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First published in 1925, "The New Yorker" magazine is a monthly publication containing long-form journalism and short commentary. Each issue reports on both national and international politics and culture. Also included are "The New Yorker's" famous cartoons along with poetry, fiction, fashion and reviews of movies, books, theater, movies and art. Many writers and poets considered it an achievement to be published in "The New Yorker." If this achievement is among your personal goals, you must follow submission guidelines for the magazine carefully.
Instructions
1. Familiarize yourself with samples of the content that "The New Yorker" publishes. It is a waste of your time and a blight on your credibility as an author to submit material which does not fit the tone of the magazine. Purchase back issues of the publication or read articles online until you are confident that you understand what gets published and are sure that your writing is up to par.
2. Convert your submission to a PDF. Guidelines indicate that fiction, poetry, Shouts & Murmurs and newsbreaks should be sent as PDF attachments. There are several free online programs which you can download to transform practically any Windows application into a quality PDF document.
3. Submit your writing. "The New Yorker" accepts writing submissions via the online Contact Us form on its website. Fiction, poetry, Shouts & Murmurs and newsbreaks will only be accepted in this format.
Unsolicited Talk of the Town stories or other kinds of nonfiction will not be considered. On the form you will be asked for your personal contact information. You will also have the opportunity to compose a brief message to go along with your submission. A button on the form lets you upload and send your PDF.
