Shooter launched in January 2015 with the goal of supporting emerging writers of literary fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry. The biannual magazine produced its final print edition in winter 2025, with issue #20 (themed Sweet Hereafter). Though based in the UK, Shooter featured work in English by writers from around the world.

As a publication founded on principles of exercising creative power and launching explosive talent, Shooter took inspiration for its name from an Emily Dickinson poem:

My Life had stood – a Loaded Gun –

In corners – till a Day

The Owner passed – identified –

And carried Me away.

Shooter continues to publish new work (especially flash) on its website, and may develop a new digital iteration in the future. In addition to the website, readers and writers can follow Shooter on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram.

For further information, please contact editor/publisher Melanie Sykes-White at shooterlitmag@gmail.com.