We are delighted to finally open The Ocean up to writers everywhere. Please enjoy being part of our magazine. Send us your finest short stories, essays and poetry. We will also consider interviews and readable dialogues. Do not sent pitches, only finished work please.
We are also delighted to consider art and photography. Please send high-res 300 dpi images.
SUbmission windows
The Ocean is published at the end of December, March, June and September.
Submissions open at 00.00am on the 1st of December, March, June and September.
They close at 11.59pm on 15th of December, March, June and September.
Any submission sent at other times cannot be considered.
All submissions must be sent via our submission portal.
how to submit
To receive a link to the submissions portal, please order any digital copy of The Ocean here (€4.50 — includes expert feedback on your writing!) Digital copies may be ordered at any time.
We will then send you the submission link!
Remember all submissions receive expert editorial feedback.
We only currently consider unpublished material.
We welcome new and experienced writers from all backgrounds and locations.
We provide feedback on all material submitted.
Good luck!