A glyph is any kind of purposeful mark.
We believe that every story, whether it is fantasy, literary fiction, or poems on nature, can leave a purposeful mark. You only need to find the right reader.
It’s finally here!
The fourth issue of Glyph. Magazine: Friends & Lovers is available to download now (for free!).
Keep an eye on our socials for BTS content and info on next issues!
Submissions are open!
Want to send us your stories?
What is Glyph?
Glyph. is both a literary magazine and hub, welcoming people of all backgrounds who enjoy writing and reading compelling fiction.
Great storytelling doesn’t necessarily have to contain beautiful prose, complex characters, or evocative imagery. Great storytelling means taking the reader on a journey through their emotions—whether that’s rage, joy, sadness, or even perplexity.
As a new UK literary magazine, we’re not award-winning or a highly esteemed publication. We’re not going to be the first title that comes to mind when someone mentions literary magazines. But we aspire to offer a sense of community for the casual writer, someone who finds great joy in storytelling but doesn’t consider themselves a real writer (yet). Through our unputdownable fiction, we want to be the place where every reader will find at least one piece that speaks to them.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
Maya Angelou – I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Glyph. 4: Friends & Lovers is available now!
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Read the blog
Structural Damage, by Kirsty Bates
Read ‘Structural Damage’ by Kirsty Bates, a bonus piece from issue 4: Friends & Lovers
The Wise, by Iman Mackenzie
Read ‘The Wise’ by Iman Mackenzie, a bonus piece from issue 3: Heroes & Villains
The Three Judges, by Moir McCallum
Read ‘The Three Judges’ by Moir McCallum, a bonus piece from issue 3: Heroes & Villains
Nature’s Soul, by Lydia Robinson
Read ‘Nature’s Soul’ by Lydia Robinson in Glyph. Mag. A story about the meaning of love, friendship, and loss.
The Foreign Edition (foreword)
To feel like a stranger, to feel foreign in your own time, extraneous in your own reality, is intrinsic to the human experience, just as much as falling in love or stargazing. Just as much as storytelling.
Writing Goals 2025
Follow our editor Rach as she answers the question: what is the most important thing to think about when setting writing goals in 2025?
Want to submit to our next issue?
Glyph. A literary magazine.
Glyph. is a UK literary magazine for amateur writers who want to see their work published. We are based in Scotland, but accept submissions from all around the world.