Constellations is a print literary journal based in the Cambridge/Boston area, featuring poetry and short fiction. We seek writing that is fresh and resonant, and look forward to reading work from our local literary community as well as elsewhere.

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UPDATE September 11th, 2026: Our general submissions period for Constellations vol. 16 (CHANGE UPON CHANGE) is now closed. Thanks to all who submitted work; the issue will appear in late fall.

Meanwhile, Constellations vol. 15 (INVISIBILITY) remains available, featuring 167 pages of poetry, fiction, and photography from 65 contributors. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

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Please also join us in congratulating the authors of the following pieces, our Pushcart Prize nominees for issue 15:

  • “Tune Your Words” by Tomas O’Leary (poetry)
  • “Hovering and Trembling” by Heather Ellyard (poetry)
  • “What It’s Like to Be Prey” by Johanna de May (poetry)
  • “Made Invisible” by Chris Bullard (poetry)
  • “baby blonde” by Emma Williquette (poetry)