The Playboy magazine is published quarterly by small press Playboy Press, which also produces books on similar topics. Its editors are looking for poetry, fiction, nonfiction essays, and visual art that explore sex, sexuality, eroticism, intimacy, or relationships from a variety of perspectives. Submissions must be exclusive to the magazine; however, reprints may be considered if they have never appeared online before. Each issue features a range of literary styles and forms—from sonnets to short stories to memoirs—and all submissions should reflect this diversity. The magazine does not publish erotica; however, it will accept work that explores the intersection between erotica and literature. It occasionally publishes thematic anthologies, Collected works—across multiple issues—are republished in special volumes centered on one topic, like "Love & Light," "Bodies in Bloom," or "Modern Desire." For example, the upcoming issue on modern desire will feature poems, prose, and visual art about new desires and old ones reimagined. The magazine pays contributors $20 per page, up to 5 pages total per submission, as well as digital copies and complimentary print subscriptions. All submissions must be sent via email attachment in Microsoft Word or RTF format with no identifying information (except author name) included within. Please include a brief bio of 75 words or less. Response times vary but can take up to six months.
The Playboy magazine is published quarterly by small press Playboy Press, which also produces books on similar topics. Its editors are looking for poetry, fiction, nonfiction essays, and visual art that explore sex, sexuality, eroticism, intimacy, or relationships from a variety of perspectives. Submissions must be exclusive to the magazine; however, reprints may be considered if they have never appeared online before. Each issue features a range of literary styles and forms—from sonnets to short stories to memoirs—and all submissions should reflect this diversity. The magazine does not publish erotica; however, it will accept work that explores the intersection between erotica and literature. It occasionally publishes thematic anthologies, Collected works—across multiple issues—are republished in special volumes centered on one topic, like "Love & Light," "Bodies in Bloom," or "Modern Desire." For example, the upcoming issue on modern desire will feature poems, prose, and visual art about new desires and old ones reimagined. The magazine pays contributors $20 per page, up to 5 pages total per submission, as well as digital copies and complimentary print subscriptions. All submissions must be sent via email attachment in Microsoft Word or RTF format with no identifying information (except author name) included within. Please include a brief bio of 75 words or less. Response times vary but can take up to six months.