Benjamin Zadik’s delicate flash fiction piece muses on a time when people used to be connected by strings. Illustration by Darren Hopes.

Emma Jones’ poem addresses the love and heroism that’s resiliently present amidst devastating circumstances. Illustration by Kate Copeland.

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A short story from Christie Suyanto of a girl who yearns for freedom from the restraints of the patriarchal world. Illustration by Daniel Caballero.

Sophie Clarke’s poem provides a literal tribute to the old wives’ tale that claims a swallowed apple pip will grow in your stomach. Illustration by Zoe Regoczy.

A poem by Claire Booker, recalling a late-night walk with the moon through the back streets of London. Illustration by Mathieu Persan.

Set in Africa, Fabian Acker’s story details an idiosyncratic relationship between two men from differing cultures. Illustration by Ann-Christine Voss.

A poem by Tyler Quick of love, loss and the incompleteness of continuing life’s journey companionless. Illustration by Miranda Meeks.

A tranquil hot air balloon ride takes a tumultuous turn in this riveting short story by Pete King. Illustration by Marie Bergeron.

A nostalgic poem by Annette C. Boehm, taken from her debut poetry collection, The Knowledge Weapon, published by Bare Fiction.

An evening of box-fresh words and music at Pop Brixton in South London, featuring Max Porter, Colin Grant, Johny Pitts, and Lester Clayton.

A poem by Bethan Parker-Luscombe, providing a sweet snapshot from the halcyon days of an innocent youth. Illustration by Esra Røise.

Roisín O’Donnell’s flash fiction piece explores the mystery, beauty and potential of an unborn child in the mother’s imagination. Illustration by Louise Pomeroy.

The latest issue of Popshot can now be found within the walls of the highly reputable lifestyle retailer, Anthropologie.

Inspired by the weather and dreams, Ash Huntley’s poem imagines the two intertwined, each telling the other’s story. Illustration by Phill Darlington.

Isobel Dixon’s short yet powerful poem, taken from her latest collection entitled Bearings, laments the loss of her father.

Having discovered how to bottle time, an elderly man begins to reject the value of his own creation in Laura Gabrielle Feasey’s short story.

We are now open for short fiction and poetry submissions for our forthcoming issue of Popshot on the theme of ‘Hope’.

A nostalgic poem by Melanie Whipman, looking back to the halcyon days of an endless childhood summer. Illustration by Lizzie Downes.

On June 2nd, the theme for our sixteenth issue will be announced and the doors will fling open for short fiction and poetry submissions.

Set in a dense woodland, Alex Eastlake’s short story follows a lost young man as he tries to find his way back to safety. Illustration by Pedro Semeano.

Sheila Jacob’s short poem addresses the difficult birth of her first child and the complex relationship that followed. Illustration by Leib Chigrin.

Every illustration from our most recent issue has now been added to our growing library of Popshot-published artwork over on Pinterest.

Jeremy Colangelo’s short story tells the curious tale of a man who falls into a deep pit and spends the rest of his life in freefall. Illustration by Shaun Lynch.

Home to some of the most prestigious poets in its long publishing history, The London Magazine is now open for submissions to its annual poetry prize.

A short poem by Karen Harvey, inspired by early memories of oppression and a longing for freedom and adventure. Illustration by Matteo Gallo.

Set in the aftermath of the Great War, an exclusive excerpt from Aliya Whiteley’s brand new genre-defying story of fate, free will and the choices we make in life.

A haunting story by Stephen Hargadon which sees the purchase of an old book lead to devastating consequences. Illustration by Kate O’Hara.

A poem by Marianne MacRae, based on a man she would observe on the way to work who used to stare intently at girls whilst eating various pieces of fruit.

Inspired by classic fairytales, Gretel Keyte’s crepuscular poem speaks of letting go and seeing who you really are. Illustration by Rachel Orme.

An isolated community finds itself at the centre of mysterious events in Adena Graham’s disconcerting short story. Illustration by Isabel Seliger.

Sophie Fenella’s poem, from our recent Adventure issue, explores the ways in which adventurous personalities can affect the dynamic of a relationship. Illustration by Matt Harrison Clough.

Now in its fourth incarnation, four fresh Faber New Poets pamphlets have been released in the ongoing partnership between Faber and the Arts Council.

A beautifully imaginative flash fiction piece by Kirsty Logan, written in response to the death of her father. Illustration by Ricardo Bessa.

Illustrator Thomas Danthony and animator Christopher van Wilson have teamed up to bring the cover of our new issue into animated form.

The Adventure Issue is here, featuring a sterling line up of illustrated fiction and poetry that travels from the moors of Yorkshire to the surface of the moon.

A spirited poem by Alexander Blustin, written to mark the end of a despondent period and the beginning of a better one. Illustration by Brandon Loving.

Gain an exclusive first read of Shadows, a tense short story from our impending Adventure issue following two astronauts lost on the moon. Written by James Hatton and illustrated by Plantmonster.

In honour of World Poetry Day, read Helen Mort’s poem on writing poems, inspired by a rejection letter sent to her friend. Illustration by Yulia Yakushova.

Inspired by cliff landslides in Whitby, Angela Readman’s poem talks of the close bond between our homes and our history. Illustration by Paul Garland.

Launching in two weeks’ time, take a look at the cover of our forthcoming Adventure issue, illustrated by the ever-stylish Thomas Danthony.

A father watches his ocean-loving daughter embark on a perilous deep sea expedition in Dan Coxon’s fretful short story. Illustration by Luke Waller.

Coinciding with Mother’s Day, Barbara Wojtowicz’s short poem reflects on the role reversal between a mother and her child. Illustrated by Sara Netherway.

A family forges new bonds as they battle a monstrous rat in Valerie Martin’s short story, taken from her kaleidoscopic short story collection, Sea Lovers.

Spoken word artists Benjamin Zephaniah, Hollie McNish, Joelle Taylor and Dizraeli cast a new light on some classic, canonical page poems.

Patrick Griffith’s surreal short story tells the tale of a despondent artist who encounters his creativity in its real, physical form.

A radical protest group looks to put an end to the tradition of timekeeping in Emile Carson’s thought-provoking short story. Illustrated by Ray Oranges.

A love poem by Benedict Freeman, inspired by the idea that our lives are the culmination of a long string of choices. Illustrated by James Richard Smith.

First published in our ‘Love’ issue, Gavin Bryce’s poem imagines the relationship between lovers as a living body. Illustrated by Ross McEwan.

A poem by Luke Wright, presenting a beautifully truthful and progressive metaphor for marriage. Illustrated by Adam Batchelor.

Bringing focus to a less-considered side of homosexuality, Hayden Westfield-Bell’s poem looks at the life of two elderly lesbian lovers. Illustrated by Dilly.

Max Wallis’s poem looks at love in the modern age and the ephemeral nature of our digital love letters. Illustrated by Agnese Bicocchi.

A poem by Miriam Johnson, embracing the freedom that comes with going beyond physical attraction into the hidden depths. Illustrated by Kee.

In the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, we’ll be publishing a poem a day that takes a less saccharine approach to the subject of love.

Ignited by the 1915 film of the same name, Cathy Bryant’s poem addresses the ugly reality of how nations are formed. Illustrated by Peter Strain.

Following the closure of literary submissions last week, we have now chosen the poems and short stories that will be published in the ‘Adventure’ issue.

A recently retired lion tamer struggles to come to terms with his quiet new life in Stuart Snelson’s short story. Illustrated by Vidhya Nagarajan.

Written to coincide with the launch of her debut novel, The Trouble with Goats and Sheep, read part five of Joanna Cannon’s serialised seven part short story.

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AE Ballakisten’s poem puts forward the idea that those considered mad may possess more wisdom than they are credited with. Illustrated by Analisa Aza.