Em-Dash Journal Is Accepting Literary Submissions/ How To Submit
As summer peaks, Em-Dash Journal invites submissions for their Fall 2024 issue. Writers, artists, and thinkers are welcome to contribute to what promises to be a vibrant collection of literary and artistic works.
Explore their previous issues on their website for inspiration. If you are having a problem with your writing, please read this article: How to Overcome Writer’s Block (10 Tips + Personal Examples)
Submission Guidelines For Em-Dash Journal
- They accept critical essays, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and visual art, focusing on works that engage with literature or literary studies.
- Submit your text file in .docx or .doc, double-spaced.
- Ensure high resolution for visual art.
- Include your name, bio (or state if anonymous), and title of your work.
- Email submissions to journalemdash@gmail.com by Friday, November 2nd, 2024.
- Avoid submitting unrelated themes or low-resolution art, as they may not meet their publication standards.
What Em-Dash Journal Is Looking For
- They seek thought-provoking pieces that explore literary themes.
- They welcome visual art that complements the written word and works that may not fit traditional categories, as long as they engage with literature.
Eligibility & Author Rights
Submissions are open to all, including graduate students (please include program info).
Authors retain all rights; publication grants them the right to feature your work in print and online.
Payment
They currently offer no monetary compensation but provide a complimentary copy of the issue.
Additional Information
They look forward to seeing your unique take on literary themes. For inspiration, consider Sheila Heti’s Pure Colour:
“Now the earth is heating up in advance of its destruction by God… God appears, splits, and manifests as three art critics in the sky: a large bird, a large fish, and a large bear.”
In the meantime, their previous issues are available to read for free on their website. Submit your work and let your creativity soar!
