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Flyleaf Magazine
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A new literary magazine, a place for new writing, and a hub for book lovers.

Issue #1 'New Beginnings' coming soon!

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We are happy to announce that we’re opening submissions for our first issue about “New Beginnings”. We can’t wait to see your beautiful work and share it with the world. Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the submission guidelines, what our editors are looking for, and how to submit.
From us to you - thank you! We couldn't be prouder of our very first issue and the fantastic talent we've been able to showcase. Here's to the next chapter!

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October 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
That's a wrap on Issue 1! Check out our final poem by Sarah Watkins, now available on Substack ✏️

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September 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We are kicking off the final week of issue 1 with poetry from Claudia Wysocky 🎨

Check it out at flyleafmag.substack.com

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September 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We are kicking off September with some fiction by Sophie Goldsmith! Available to read on Substack now!
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September 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We’re wrapping up another week of Issue 1 with a beautiful short story by Emily Carter. Read it now on Substack, and stay tuned for what’s next!

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August 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Our week wouldn’t be complete without poetry. Dive into this week’s feature by Jen Rooney on our Substack now!

Check it out here: flyleafmag.substack.com

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August 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Drawing our third week of Issue 1 to a close with some fantastic poetry by Jesse Dice!

Check out our Substack to read it now, and keep up with all the amazing work still to come!

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August 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Introducing Flyleaf's second short story - 'The Wishing Well' by Liam Smith. Read it now on our Substack!
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August 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Start off your weekend strong with some poetry by Emma Vukman.

Read it here: flyleafmag.substack.com

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August 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
There are so many amazing independent bookshops throughout London and the UK. We wanted to share a few of our local favourites. If you find yourself in Southeast London, here are a few to check out:
August 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In case you missed it: Treat yourself to some midweek poetry by Kate Bellock!

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August 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Feast your eyes on this snippet from our latest short story by Matthew Esarte.

'Formerly Señora Rodriguez' is now live on our Substack!

Check out the link in our bio and subscribe so you don't miss any of the fantastic work coming soon.
August 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We are excited to share our first short story – "Formerly Señora Rodriguez" – a tale of folk gossip, mistaken identity and a woman making a new life for herself set in the late nineteenth century. Head to our Substack now to read it, and subscribe for more from us: buff.ly/NkNY76r
August 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Happy Tuesday! Our poetry for this week comes from John Grey - 'Tropical Paradise' and 'Photographs'. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did, you can read them on our Substack here: buff.ly/iQtgvPJ

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August 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In Case You Missed It: Our first poems from Issue #1 came out yesterday! Head to our Substack to read them, and subscribe to be the first to read next week's pieces!

Read here ➡️ buff.ly/bOySbjl

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August 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Issue 1: New Beginnings is out now on Substack!

Over the next few weeks, we will share our first issue through weekly posts on our Substack - featuring one writer at a time. Head over to our page to read the two poems that felt perfect as the start to our first issue.
August 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Exciting things are coming!

The wait is nearly over. Our first issue drops soon! We can't wait to share your amazing work with the world.

Sign up for our Substack to ensure you don't miss a thing!

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July 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What's Swamini readin this week?

On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle

Authored by Solvej Balle and translated from Dutch by Barbara J. Haveland, "On the Calculation of Volume" tells the story of Tara Selter, who has fallen through time.
July 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
✨ Judging a book by its cover ✨

Check out some of the team's favourite books that read as good as they look!

Check the link in our bio to subscribe to our Substack, and stay up to date with the latest announcements!

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July 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What's Ray reading this week? 📚

Landscapes by Christine Lai (@influxpress.bsky.social‬)

Set in a future version of England faced with the challenges of climate collapse, this novel follows Penelope, an archivist working with art at her partner Aidan’s country house. (1/3)
July 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED!

Thank you everyone for submitting your work for our inaugural issue! Submissions are now closed and we can't wait to start work on our first publication. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates and announcements... Flyleaf Magazine: New Beginnings (Coming soon).
June 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Our submissions are closing in two days, but you still have time to share your work with us! We're especially keen for some non-fiction and book reviews, so head to our page to see our guidelines!
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June 28, 2025 at 9:52 AM
What's Lorena reading this week? (Holiday edition ☀️)

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo

Delving into some fantasy, magic and intrigue this summer with this atmospheric book, set during the Spanish Golden Age.
June 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
SUBMISSIONS CLOSING SOON!

Thank you for all your amazing submissions so far, its been a pleasure to read through such a broad range of talent and creativity. As a new literary magazine, it has been really exciting to see our community grow and we can't wait to publish our first issue!
June 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
What's Ray reading this week? 📚

A literary and queer history of Fire Island, the place of summertime parties and cruising for the queer community, Jack Partlett tells the story of the island from the late nineteenth to the early twenty-first century. (1/3)
June 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM