Charleston Literary Magazines & Newspapers: Publication Opportunities for Lowcountry Writers in South Carolina
There are over two dozen local magazines and newspapers publishing Charleston Writers in the Holy City!
Charleston writers, take note: Whether you're a poet, journalist, or fiction writer, the South Carolina Lowcountry offers a wealth of publication opportunities right in your own backyard. From glossy lifestyle magazines to prestigious literary journals, this guide helps Charleston writers get to know some local publications that accept writing submissions. Whether you're just starting out or seeking your next placement, there's a home for your work in one of Charleston's many local magazines and newspapers.
A quarterly staple for South Carolina's leadership class, this magazine zeroes in on boardroom trends, major regional companies, startups, real estate shifts, and policy developments. It features news, essays, a business calendar, directory listings, and profiles of emerging industry figures.
A free, independent alt-weekly packed with food, arts, music coverage, editorial cartoons, and community commentary for the Lowcountry. It fosters local engagement through letters, features, and a strong pulse on cultural and political events in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties.
A refined lifestyle magazine guiding readers through the best of homes, design, fashion, food, and culture in Charleston and its coastal neighbors. Veteran-owned and aimed at discerning locals and visitors alike, it celebrates the region's aesthetic and cultural vibrancy.
As the definitive city magazine since 1975, it delivers gorgeous photography and in-depth features on Lowcountry living, including dining, design, local figures, and history. It's the go-to for everything that celebrates Charleston's beauty and evolving character.
A monthly print publication, fondly self-styled "the Merc," that covers arts, culture, outdoor life, and the uniquely southern lifestyle known as "pluff mud magic." It's distributed throughout Charleston's neighborhoods and to subscribers in 34 states, capturing what "makes the real Lowcountry tick" in its salmon-colored sheets.
Focused on interiors, art, fashion, and upscale lifestyle, this magazine is a visual feast for readers interested in elevated surroundings and creative living. As one of Charleston's premier home-design publications, it profiles locally inspired design trends and style-forward commentary.
Dedicated to celebrating women in the Lowcountry, this title spotlights female entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and community leaders with empowering storytelling and cultural flair. It offers fashion-forward and career-savvy content that resonates with and uplifts its readers.
A distinguished literary magazine that launched in 1982 and, under the College of Charleston's editorship, melds local and global voices, publishing poetry, fiction, and essays and spotlighting writers from South Africa, Cuba, Haiti, and more. Though it has paused operations, it retains a legacy as an internationally minded forum for contemporary writing.
A small literary journal in the heart of the SC lowcountry that has been publishing modern prose poetry since 1986. Offers an annual cash award.
Charleston loves dogs, and this magazine celebrates dog life in the Lowcountry. Articles cover pets & owners, pet care, local trails, community events, and heartwarming stories about our four-legged friends.
A heartfelt, locally run digital publication originally created by a young Charleston native. It spotlights all things inspired by the Lowcountry, featuring community events, lifestyle highlights, and visual storytelling rooted in southern charm. With an enthusiastic focus on Charleston culture, it is always responsive to reader suggestions and local happenings.
This magazine publishes parenting advice, family activities, early education resources, and tips for navigating life with kids in the Charleston area. It's a trusted regional resource geared toward helping families stay informed, supported, and connected.
This literary magazine, produced by the undergraduate students at the College of Charleston, collects essays, fiction, interviews, poetry, and art under a thematic umbrella, celebrating literary exploration and eclectic perspectives. Miscellany serves as a vital creative outlet for emerging student voices, fostering a vibrant campus literary culture and providing hands-on editorial experience for aspiring writers and editors.
The region's major daily newspaper and most comprehensive news source, offering breaking news, in-depth reporting, local politics, lifestyle coverage, and community happenings across the Lowcountry. Founded in 1803, it is Charleston's oldest daily newspaper.
Charleston's premier women's literary magazine, launched in April 2025 by Mise en Place Publishing, spotlights creative work by female writers, artists, and culinarians, publishing short stories, essays, poetry, art, and recipes under thematic umbrellas like "home." It functions as an intentional platform for women whose voices often go unrecognized, pushing back on exclusionary publishing norms.
Charleston's first commercial women's magazine, founded in 1994, publishes essays, style, food writing, and spirited editorial aimed at contemporary women with adventurous interests.
Previously titled Crazyhorse, this publication is produced by graduate students at the College of Charleston. Since its founding in 1960, the journal has spotlighted fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, featuring work from both emerging and established voices, including contributors from underrepresented communities.
A publication by the Technical College of the Lowcountry that publishes creative and literary work from its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Self-styled "Charleston's Literary Magazine," it's the first lig mag dedicated to elevating local voices from the South Carolina Lowcountry. This newcomer aims to champion Charleston writers, especially students.
With so many local magazines and newspapers being published, the South Carolina Lowcountry's literary and cultural landscape is bursting with opportunity for Charleston writers. Whether you're drawn to storytelling, investigative reporting, food writing, poetry, or lifestyle features, there's a platform here for your unique voice. So polish that pitch, prepare your best work, and submit. Your next byline could be just a few clicks away.
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Heather Holmes has an English degree from the College of Charleston and is working on a Master's in Digital Marketing. She is the author of "Wings for Your Heart," a picture book of healing affirmations for survivors of childhood trauma.
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