Welcome to The Parliament Literary Journal, a literary gathering building its nest in Highland Park, New Jersey. We aim, quite simply, to be a place for those who share a love of writing in all genres to gather, discuss, and inspire one another.
Our Name
The Parliament takes its name from the term for a group of owls — a parliament — a phrase that entered the popular imagination through C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, in a chapter called "A Parliament of Owls." The owl also happens to be the mascot of Highland Park High School, making the name a quiet nod to our hometown.
Our Mission
We publish poetry, fiction, and art from writers and artists worldwide. Our tagline — "where literature meets psychology" — reflects our curiosity about the inner lives that shape creative work. We welcome both emerging and established voices.
Submissions
We accept submissions through Submittable, welcoming work across all genres. Whether you write poetry, fiction, or create visual art, we invite you to share your work with us.
Community & Recognition
The Parliament is a proud member of the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP). Our contributors have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and we produce print editions alongside our online presence.
A Gathering Place for Writers
From our base in Highland Park, New Jersey, The Parliament Literary Journal brings together poets, fiction writers, and visual artists from across the globe. Each issue is a conversation — sometimes quiet, sometimes provocative — between voices that might not otherwise meet.
We believe literature and psychology share a common thread: both seek to understand what it means to be human. That intersection shapes everything we publish.
Our print issues complement the work we share online, and our archives preserve past editions — including the Fall 2022 issue, "Ecstasy and Despair" — for readers to explore at any time.
If you'd like to reach us, write to parliamentlit@parliamentlit.com. You can also find us on Facebook at @ParliamentLit and on Instagram at @parliament_lit.