Submit Your Work

Upper East Side Texas Magazine


Stories of people.
Stories of place.
Stories that matter.


We’re now accepting submissions for our inaugural issue.


Deadline: May 25, 2026
First Issue: July/August (publishing late June)

Deadline: July 25, 2026
First Issue: September/October (publishing late August)

Deadline: September 25, 2026
First Issue: November/December (publishing late October)


Upper East Side Texas Magazine is a regional publication rooted in storytelling—connecting readers to the people, places, and experiences that define this part of Texas.


We’re looking for thoughtful, well-crafted writing that reflects the spirit of East Texas and beyond. Whether it’s a quiet moment, a strong voice, or a story that stays with you—we want to read it.


What We’re Looking For

We welcome:

  • Poetry
  • Short Stories
  • Creative Nonfiction / Personal Essays

We’re especially drawn to work that is:

  • Grounded in place and experience
  • Character-driven and story-forward
  • Honest, readable, and well-crafted

This is not an academic publication. We value voice, clarity, and connection.


Submission Categories

Poetry

  • Submit 1–3 poems
  • Recommended length: under 60 lines per poem


Short Stories

  • 1,000–4,000 words
  • Must be a complete, standalone work


Creative Nonfiction / Essays

  • 800–2,500 words
  • Personal, regional, or experience-based stories encouraged


General Guidelines

  • Submissions must be original and unpublished
  • One submission per category
  • Include a short author bio (50–75 words)
  • Submit via link to Google Drive or Dropbox file
  • send the link to sharon@uppereastsidetx.com
  • Standard formatting:
  • 12 pt. font
  • Double-spaced (prose)
  • Clean, readable layout


Regional Focus

While we welcome submissions from all writers, priority may be given to:

  • Writers from Upper East Side Texas
  • Work that reflects the region’s culture, landscape, and communities


Rights

Authors retain copyright.
Upper East Side Texas Magazine requests first publication rights and may use accepted work for print, digital, and promotional purposes.


Compensation

At this time, Upper East Side Texas Magazine does not offer payment for literary submissions, including poetry, short stories, and essays.


Contributors whose work is selected will be published in both print and digital editions and may be featured across the magazine’s editorial and promotional platforms.


What Not to Send

To stay aligned with our editorial direction, we do not accept:

  • Previously published work
  • Academic or research papers
  • Political, religious, or explicit content