Anthologies & Journals

First published in 1996, HEAT is a literary magazine dedicated to publishing essays, stories, and poetry by Australian and overseas writers of the highest quality. Recent contributors include Eda Gunaydin, Noémi Lefebvre, Gareth Morgan, Jenny Erpenbeck, Oliver Driscoll, Mary Jean Chan, Amitava Kumar, Fiona Wright, Oscar Schwartz, Zang Di, Hanne Ørstavik, Katharina Volckmer, Kate Middleton, and Noëlle Janaczewska. HEAT’s third series (2022–) is edited by Alexandra Christie and designed by award-winning designer Jenny Grigg.Recent praise for HEAT:‘So slender and elegant, nothing wasted, nothing grandiose — and beautiful work.’ — Helen Garner‘Elegantly designed and thoughtfully curated, and including work from canonical Australian writers to emerging voices to authors in translation, [HEAT] reminds us how crucial such organs are to the vigour and health of our literary ecosystem.’ — The Saturday Paper‘A very beautiful and stylish object…long may this new series of HEAT continue!’ — Sarah Holland-Batt‘I welcome the return of HEAT. Readers and writers alike will revel in its daring audacity, bold exploration and innovative celebration of literature.’ — Alexis Wright