The Illustrated Magazine of New Writing
Popshot is a beautifully illustrated magazine that publishes short stories, flash fiction and poetry from the literary new blood.
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Jade Cuttle tots up the sum total of a brief relationship. This poem is the unlikely product of Jade Cuttle’s stint as a litter-picker. Jade has performed her poetry on […]
February 13th 2019

At Popshot Towers, we are delighted to introduce the arrival of our 23rd edition, The Identity Issue Identity has been the subject of art since the earliest humans daubed pigment […]
February 7th 2019

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The Escape Issue At Popshot we are asking for submissions of poetry, flash and short stories on the theme of escape. The next issue will be about escape in all […]
February 1st 2019

Drum roll, please. The team at Popshot Towers is delighted to announce the launch of our 22nd edition, The Nostalgia Issue.
November 16th 2018

The Identity Issue The editors of Popshot are looking for submissions on the theme of identity. Writers are invited to examine how the self is formed or undermined, how society […]
November 2nd 2018

We’re delighted to share nostalgic work from poets and illustrators who took part in our first workshop with UnFOLD and Lyrix Organix at the House of Illustration
October 1st 2018

Lizabeth Yandel’s poem explores a past relationship through the thick lens of nostalgia. Illustration by Nik Neves
August 9th 2018

David Romanda’s poem was inspired by a childhood encounter with a neighbour. Illustration by Joseph Crisp
August 1st 2018

A boy longs for his girlfriend – and sleep – in this bittersweet story by Lydia Ruffles. Illustration by Ruth Kingsbury
August 1st 2018

We are delighted to announce the launch of Issue 21, The Dream Issue. Our cover illustration is by Vector That Fox
August 1st 2018

This poem by Helen Cox follows two characters in a transatlantic love affair. Illustration by Charlie Davis
July 31st 2018

We’re launching our first workshop this month with Lyrix Organix and House of Illustration in London. Sign up here
July 23rd 2018

It’s what you’ve all been waiting for… the announcement of the theme for our next issue
July 16th 2018

Young love, fate and betrayal are explored in Alex Amey’s short story about old school friends. Illustration by Sara Gironi Carnevale