We are now accepting submissions for the debut issue of our seasonal literary journal, publishing in both print and digital formats on October 21, 2025. We seek work that is politically aware and philosophically precise; work that calls readers to action and explores different perspectives; and work that engages boldly with the world———literature that interrogates, provokes, heals, and questions. Literature that does not merely comment or critique, but which engages with the existential urgencies of our time. We welcome submissions across a range of genres, including:

• Essays (literary, philosophical, or political which encourage readers to see the world differently or to take up action) — up to 7,500 words

• Engaged Poetry — up to 5 poems (or 10 pages total)

• Short fiction which reflects today’s society — up to 5,000 words

• Experimental forms / visual texts / mixed-media designs — encouraged

• Art & Photography — high-resolution images, 300 dpi or higher

• Interviews & Dialogues — previously unpublished or original conversations

Submission Guidelines:

Submissions must be previously unpublished, with the exceptions of personal websites or blogs, defunct journals, or social media pages.

Simultaneous submissions allowed; please notify us if accepted elsewhere.

All written work should be submitted as .pdf files.

Include a short third-person bio (max 150 words).

Visual submissions should be 300dpi minimum and include a brief artist statement (optional).

Submissions must be in English or include a reliable English translation.

Submission Period: Now–August 15, 2025
Response Time: 6–8 weeks
Rights: We request First North American Serial Rights and the right to archive the piece online. Rights revert to the author upon publication.

Payment: At this time, contributors will receive complimentary digital and physical copies and be featured in both editions. As funding grows, we intend to offer honoraria.

If you want to be a part of this journey, you can submit your work via the form on this page. In the “Subject” line, please use the following format:

"Submission_[TypeOfWork]_[TitleOfWork]”

For example: “Submission_Essay_WhatisLiterature?”

In the message box, please include a brief description of the piece and why you are submitting it.

For essays, poetry, and fiction, please format your work in Chicago (notes-bibliography) Style. For artwork, please upload each piece as a high quality PNG. For music scores or other miscellanea, please upload the work as a PDF, including all annotation or performance markings, and a relevant link to any performances.