LUNA MAGAZINE is an annual literary publication written and curated by the cofounders of Writers With Attitude workshop, including other talented writers attending the workshop. The works included are poetry, prose, short fiction, personal essays, interviews, and visual art (graphic art, photography, etc.). Last year, the theme was New York.

This year, our theme is Love. Our submissions are now open. To learn more information on how to submit, please see below.

What kind of works do you accept?

We examine and accept works based on quality and originality in all written works and content. We accept works that best represent the current theme of Writers With Attitude. This year, we will accept works that represent the theme of love. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and gender. We do not give individual criticism on all works unless edits are needed, which we notify before publication. 

How do I submit?

Email us at writerswithattitudenyc@gmail.com with the subject line “Submission by (name) for Luna Magazine Vol. 3.”  In the submission, please include a short bio about yourself. 

What can I submit?

Each submission may include up to 5 works of poetry, prose, visual art and photography (formatted in JPEG, PNG, OR PDF), or 1-2 personal/creative nonfiction essays, or short fiction (1,200-1,500 words). Works must be in 12 pt., Times New Roman font. Each piece should not exceed 3 pages. Submissions must be in a Word document (.doc) file with titles for each piece.

What is the submission deadline?

The deadline for submissions is April 5, 2025.

Do you accept simultaneous submissions?

No.

Submissions

To submit, please email us at writerswithattitudenyc@gmail.com with the subject line “Submission by (name) for Luna Magazine Vol. 3.”  In the submission, please include a short bio about yourself. 

Good luck!

01 : Luna is Latin for moon, so the name relates to the Luna moth’s moon-like spots.

02: The Luna moth caterpillar has a defense mechanism to click their mandibles and regurgitate smelly liquids when threatened by predators.

03: Luna moth females lay 200-600 eggs. They usually lay them in small batches and spread them around.

04: Luna moths wrap their cocoons in leaves to camouflage. 

05: When a Luna moth is born, it does not have a mouth to eat. 

06: It’s sole purpose is to reproduce.

07: The Luna moth is found in the Eastern region of the United States.

08: The Luna moth’s wings are light green/lime green in color.

09: Both male and female luna moths are strongly attracted to light.