Welcome to BRAG

Poetry | Smoke-Long Paranoia | Short Fiction | Interviews

Advocates for BRAG Writers Literary Magazine: Paul Evans, Joe Stretch, Nicholas Royle, & Andrew McMillan

“BRAG is a delicate triumph of the Manchester lockdown.”
― Joe Stretch

"I read the whole thing, and didn't get bored."
― Paul Evans

Open for Online Submissions of Poetry Only - 25th March to 25th April 2024.

2021 BRAG Poetry Prize.

BRAG is a Manchester based literary magazine. Our inclusive team carries a strong message of pure creative freedom. We aim to bridge the gap between the real world and the writing that reflects it. Find the latest issues available to order online through our shop.

We are now excited to offer workshops and other editorial services. Find out more online here.

Make sure to keep up to date with our submission windows.

Established Jan 2020

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