The magazine is currently on hiatus. Submissions are closed, but you can still order digital issues from the shop at any time. If you want to be notified when we open for submissions again, please join the mailing list. Thanks for your support!

Neon is a magazine of slipstream fiction, poetry, and artwork. We publish creative work that is fantastic or surreal, and which crosses the boundaries between science-fiction, horror and literary fiction.

It is one of the longest-running independent literary magazines in the UK. It is supported entirely by its readers: no adverts, no sponsors, no public funding – just a community of people who all enjoy the same kind of weird literature.

The magazine is published in print and in a range of digital formats. You can set your own price for a digital copy.

“There are precious few magazines like this, and I’ll do anything I can to help it survive…” – Jenny Baily

“Neon offers variety, intrigue, and solid writing…” – GUD Magazine

“As a collection, Neon packs a lot of punch for its minimal size. This thoughtfully-planned little book is a definite keeper…” – Newpages

Read…

To get a flavour of the the kind of work we publish, we suggest this story about a boy raised as a chicken, or this poem about forgetfulness in the aftermath of an accident. We also love this terrifying trip to a drive-thru, this reflection on an interstellar massacre, this lovely piece about sinking in the middle of a city, and this one about dealing with the future of your past.

Enjoyed these? You can get hold of the magazine in print and digital formats from the Neon shop – or sign up for a subscription and receive future issues directly.

Write…

Neon publishes work from anywhere in the world, and we’re committed to helping new writers and artists find their footing. We pay for every piece we publish, and stay in touch with our featured creators after publication to promote them through the rest of their career. For more about how you can submit your work, please see the guidelines page.