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Welcome to the enchanting realm of the Writing Fae Literary Magazine, where creativity and imagination create a world magical tales. Step into a world where words flourish like blooming flowers and pages are grace with wonder and beauty from artists and creatives from all over the world.

What’s in the Magazine?

  • Exclusive Author Interviews

  • Poetry

  • Short stories

  • Artwork

  • And More!

Embark on a magical journey through the shadows and light of fiction, poetry, and prose, where every narrative awaits your exploration through their stories and journeys . Explore the beauty and allure of storytelling at The Writing Fae, where every phrase possesses the enchantment to whisk you away to new worlds filled with wonder and possibility! It’s time to embrace the magic that lies within the heart of each tale written within our pages.

Welcome to the Realm of Literary Magic

We here at The Writing Fae continue to make sure that our literary and visual content within our magazine is authentic and 100% written by humans. We strive for authenticity and clarity for both our partners and from our contributors. If you have any questions about the content within our website or magazine, please feel free to reach out at thewritingfaemag@gmail.com

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A woman with fairy wings, wearing a pink dress, sitting on a porch of a white gazebo, drawing or writing in a notebook with a pen, with a basket of flowers and a small pink bowl nearby, surrounded by green trees.

Discover The Writing Fae — Charleston’s premier literary magazine that opens a door to diversity, craft, and discovery. So what’s in the magazine?

Exclusive Author Interviews

  • We have conversations with established and emerging authors, writers, poets, and creatives, who reveal process, influences, and the magical lessons behind their creative work(s).

Poetry

  • Fresh, powerful poems that linger

  • A mix of diverse and powerful voices from all over the United States

  • Poems that surprise, unsettle, and comfort, each chosen to expand your sense of what literary magic can do.

Short Stories

  • Original fiction that travels through voice, place, and perspective

Artwork

  • Visual work that complements the written word: illustrations, photography, and mixed-media pieces selected for their ability to deepen theme and mood.

And More

  • Essays, craft notes, flash fiction, and occasional serialized pieces

  • Writing prompts and reader features that connect you to community and practice.

  • Special themed issues

Why subscribe?

  • A beautifully curated reading experience delivered on schedule — thoughtful, provocative, and thoughtfully designed.

  • Inspiration for writers and deep, satisfying pleasure for readers who love language and the arts.

  • Support a literary community: your subscription helps foster new voices and pays contributors fairly.

Invite The Writing Fae into your home. Read to be moved, to learn, to be surprised — and to keep the conversation between reader and writer alive.

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The Fairy Market magazine merch captures the whimsical spirit of The Writing Fae with beautifully designed tees, tote bags, and limited-edition prints that celebrate poetry, magic , and visual art; each item features original illustrations and typography inspired by fairy with a bit of Charleston Southern charm. Many of our products are printed on sustainably sourced materials and packaged with care to delight readers and gift-seekers alike. Shop now and discover with magical merch awaits you in the Fairy Market!

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Meet The Founding Faes

Step into the heart of The Writing Fae with Meet the Founding Faes; an intimate introduction to the visionaries who shaped Charleston’s only black women owned and operated literary magazine. The Writing Fae’s mission to inspire imagination and cultivate literary craft. Explore how the Faes bring magic into their everyday lives and how they make this magazine as whimsical as it is now.

Want to be in the Magazine?

Join The Writing Fae as a contributor and share your voice with Charleston’s vibrant literary community. We publish poetry, short fiction, essays, and visual art that celebrate imagination, craft, and the unexpected. Contributors receive thoughtful editorial feedback, opportunities to participate in readings and workshops, and inclusion in both our print and online issues. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or emerging talent, we welcome work that challenges, delights, and deepens the reader’s experience.

Submit your best pieces for consideration—carefully edited and original work only. Simultaneous submissions accepted with prompt notification upon acceptance. Contributors retain copyright while granting The Writing Fae first publication rights. Join us and help shape a magazine that nurtures creativity, fosters connection, and brings fresh literary voices to Charleston and beyond.

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Upcoming Events

See what events and programs we offer monthly!

  • A modern house on a hill in a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks in the background.

    Magazine Launch Parties

    After 7 pm

    Drinks, music, and plenty of literary enchantment!

    Events are quarterly.

  • Scenic landscape of a lake with mountains in the background and rolling grassy hills in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

    Poetry Open Mic Nights

    Charleston Tricounty area.

    From 6-7 pm or 6:30pm-7:30pm

    Every third Thursday of the Month.

  • Final Fae Friday

    Free writing workshops. Every last Friday of the month. At 7pm at Tua Lingua

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Our Services

  • Bring your pre-written poems and short stories to get feedback on, discuss, and read to the group! We will guide you through various writing exercises and provide valuable feedback to help you grow as a writer.

    Learn more here.

  • Welcome to Words & Wonder Writing Classes, where we dive into poetry and fantasy. Here, words connect us and ignite our imagination. In poetry, you'll learn to express emotions and experiences simply and beautifully. Discover how rhythm and rhyme bring out feelings like love and resilience.In fantasy, let your imagination run wild.

    Learn more here.

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