Celebrating diverse voices, creative writing, and the arts
Yelena Bailey-Kirby launched the Level Up and Shine Literary Magazine during the fall semester of 2023 when she began to accept submissions, and the first issue was released in February 2024.
We are proud to feature literature that resonates—pieces that move, linger, and embody the best of contemporary poetry, storytelling, and other creative expression. Hence, everyone is invited to read, listen, and enjoy the incredible authors’ work in Issue One: Spring 2024 (Feb 2024).
New stories and poems can also be accessed in Issue Two: Fall 2024 through a shareable link below as of the release date on Monday, October 21, 2024. In addition, everyone is welcome to listen to the author’s work in Issue Two by listening to them reading their poems and short stories through the audio links below their pictures when you scroll down this page.
Moreover, free online writing courses will be offered to anyone who wants to sign up and join one of the upcoming sessions when you go to the Courses page in the menu above. If you have a passion to write stories, poems, memoirs, screenplays, novels, and so much more, we want to inspire your creative spark and get you writing.
Finally. the portal to submit your work for Issue Four will be open to everyone between April 15, 2025 and the May 15, 2025. Please visit the Submission Guidelines page in the menu above and familiarize yourself with the criteria on poetry, fiction, plays, non-fiction, and art/photography along with a call for submissions in the new creative categories of music, movies, and dance performance.
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ISSUE ONE - SPRING 2024
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ISSUE TWO - FALL 2024
Our interactive, digital magazine features
diverse voices & creative individuals.
SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE.
SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE.
SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE.
SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE.
SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE.
SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE.
SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE.
SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE.
SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN APRIL 15, 2025 AND MAY 15, 2025 FOR THE NEXT ISSUE.
Listen to authors read their published work in Issue Two: Fall 2024.
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My Body, My Choice, My Story; Upgrade; Time Is; and Honey Pot
Poems by Mary Bridges
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I Caught It, Momorial, Naptime, and Vainglorious
Poems by Elle Lynn Daines
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When I Think of You and You Owe Me
Poems by Portia Davis
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It Happened and The Other Woman
Poems by Arika Elizenberry
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Run, Rabbit, Run
Short Story by Eddie Gehl
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The Things I am Not and Time's Up
Poems by Rylee Hjorth
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Sestina, The Noble Eightfold Path, Sage & Thyme, and Paint a Picture as Waves Travel Through Space
Poems by Ki Imberi
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Survivor's Guilt
Short Story by Kisha Pope
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Timeless
Short Story by Sofia Reynoso
Our Free Online Writing Courses & Webinars:
Sign up for course offerings on the Course page. Spots will be limited as it is treated like a workshop session for a more engaging learning environment and safe sharing space when everyone is encouraged to read their writing for feedback from the course presenter and attendees. Otherwise, you are welcome to inquire below about upcoming course offerings.
Listen to authors read their published work in Issue One: Spring 2024.
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The Tree's Human
Short Story by Emani Booker
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The Color of Truth
Novel’s Ch 2: “Journey” by Mary Bridges
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Lovers Call and What's It to You?
Two Poems by Arika Elizenberry
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Bodies Beneath Us
Short Story by Curtis Garcia
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Most Assuredly Not and My Last Will & Testament
Two Poems by Kassity Higgins
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Angel in the Afternoon
Short Story by Robert Houston
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Madrina Rita
Short Story by Monserrat Martinez
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Estoque
Short Story - Enrique Meza
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All at Once, Senses, and Purple Hearts
Three Poems by Francé Terredanio
