Welcome to Mslexia! Our mission is to help women express themselves and get their writing noticed: in print, online and in performance.

We produce the bestselling quarterly magazine for women who write – where every reader is a potential contributor too. We publish over 70 names in every issue, so you might find your work alongside award-winning authors such as R F Kuang, Eliza Clark, Liz Berry, Diana Evans, Val McDermid or Alice Oseman. Every issue includes fiction, nonfiction, short story, flash fiction and poetry. 

But Mslexia is not just a magazine. We run life-changing competitions, which have propelled the careers of many women writers to the next level. We also host the Salon, where members can attend writing surgeries, Q&As, and our famous Agent Extravaganza. Then there’s the Indie Press Guide, the Mslexia Minis writing guides, and our writer's Diary & Planner – all designed to kickstart your creativity.

Mslexia Issue 108 has landed with a new look, new features, and all the inspiration, motivation and advice you would expect from the no.1 magazine for women who write.

Can AI replace writers? Bec Evans breaks down the truth behind the tech and what it means for your future as a creator. Sheila Averbuch shows you the formula that turns a query letter into a 'yes' in her feature on mastering the perfect pitch. And if you're looking to unlock your creative brain, Liz Kalagher reveals simple ways to grow your imagination. 

That's just a taste of Issue 108. Subscribe today to receive your copy!

We're now accepting submissions for Issue 109! Check out all the opportunities on our 'Submissions' pages. Submit before 5 January 2026 for the chance to be published in the March issue.

Our 2025 competitions are open! Submit up to three poems in our Single Poem category to win £2,000, or submit 18-20 poems to our Poetry Pamphlet category to win £500 and publication with Bloodaxe Books. Deadline 8 Dec.

Subscribe to the magazine, join our online Salon, or nab a single copy of the mag to check out how our 20 submission categories look on the page – to make sure you’re aiming in the right direction!