Fresh-Cut Lit & More

Philadelphia's International Literary Magazine

Since 2013

CHECK OUT ISSUE 47

Read from our 47th collection of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and flash pieces.

ENROLL IN A CLASS

Cleaver offers a variety of generative classes and workshops aimed to aid in your artistic careers.

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Browse our latest Fiction

READ FROM OUR ARCHIVE

Cleaver is celebrating 11 years of quarterly publishing. Flip through our library.  

EXCHANGE WRITING TIPS

Includes tips on writing, revision, craft, and the writing life from staff, contributors, and readers.

Browse our latest Creative Nonfiction

EXPLORE OUR REVIEWS

Cleaver reviewers present the most exciting literary work from around the globe.

EXPLORE OUR INTERVIEWS

Browse excerpts from Cleaver’s latest interviews of authors and translators.

Browse our latest Flash

SEE OUR CRAFT ESSAYS

Cleaver publishes craft essays on writerly topics. Contact the editors to propose one.

PHILADELPHIA PROUD

Cleaver Magazine showcases local literary work by many Philadelphia-based writers and artists.

Browse our latest Poetry

SUPPORTING EMERGING ARTISTS

Cleaver is proud to present emerging writers alongside established authors.

INTRODUCING: STORY SEEK

Part immersive theater, video game, and poetry slam, Story Seek pays homage to Philadelphia.

Browse our latest Visual Narratives

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Cleaver is an independent online quarterly magazine, free to all. 

LOOK INTO OPPORTUNITIES

Are you a literary tastemaker? Cleaver offers opportunities for reviewers, editors, and interns.

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SUBMIT YOUR WORK

Submit to Cleaver’s quarterly literary magazine. We read submissions on a rolling basis through our submittable portal

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