As authors, we want to make sure our writing is accurate and well researched so our stories are regarded as both realistic and enjoyable. This page contains information about literary magazines Washburn subscribes to as well as searchable databases and journals you can peruse to help you stay current on literature trends and gather background research on your writing.
Click the link below for a list of all the English discipline databases in our library for you to search and find scholarly or professional articles about English literature and creative writing. Consider also searching our general databases, Academic OneFile and Academic Search Complete, and our wide selection of history databases.
There are numerous journals that follow hot topics and research in the English field, including creative writing, that Washburn subscribes to. Examples of English based journals are also provided below, but feel free to search for others.
Literary Magazines, or lit mags, are special periodicals that publish poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction in addition to book reviews and criticisms, author interviews, and other helpful information for aspiring writers. The following are just a few of the lit mags the University Library subscribes to.