Submissions

Preparing your Submission

Epistemic Literary magazine is a fully digital anthology.

We accept submissions from a diverse population of writers as we hope to include the stories and literary perspectives that will expand our communities and bring understanding through the written word. In an attempt to make publication accessible for all, we will never charge a fee for submission and welcome questions. As such, we are a non-paying publication. If there is an obstacle keeping anyone from submitting, we hope you will reach out so we can remove such impediments.

Simultaneous submissions and previously published work are welcome as well as collaborations; please note the original publication so we may give appropriate credit.

We kindly request that you notify us immediately if your work is accepted for publication elsewhere.

All published work will be archived on epistemiclit.com, but all rights remain with the author. If we wish to nominate your work for awards, you will be notified.

Knowledge, connection, and growth are key to our mission. As we explore themes within each issue, we are seeking poetry, creative non-fiction, and short fiction that shows a willingness to share, explore, and learn.

Kristin, Melissa, and Genalea

Submissions are Closed

Theme: Resistance

For our fifth issue, we’re exploring the idea of RESISTANCE, in tandem with our Whirligig Lit theme “Take a Stand.” A brief selection from MerriamWebster.com to get you thinking:

Resistance:

An act or instance of resisting, as in opposition
An opposing or impeding force
(Often capitalized) an underground organization engaging in sabotage

Synonyms: defiance; opposition

What are you resisting, and how? Why? Tell us about it!

The specifics:

Window: Submissions will be accepted March 5-30, 2025. Expected publication May 2025. Please submit a new form for each genre.

Genre:

Poetry, including prose poems: One poem, up to two pages – Read by Kristin. *Editors note: I have a strong preference for shorter, free-verse works but I’d love for you to knock my socks off with longer, metrical, or rhyming works.

Flash and MicroFiction: maximum three pieces up to a total of 1500 words – read by Melissa

Creative Nonfiction (CNF): maximum two pieces up to 1k words each – read by Genalea

Visual Art: maximum three pieces, submitted as separate image files (jpg or png) – joint editorial decision

(All final decisions are joint.)

Format: Please submit your work using our Google Form, which will go live on the website when submissions open on March 5. Attach your file as a Doc or docx (If this is a problem submit how you need to and give us a heads up in your email), saved as “genre-last name” such as “Poetry-Houlihan.” No cover letter required; we will ask for a short third-person bio with website upon acceptance.

Art submissions should be submitted as jpg or png following the same titling convention as written pieces.

Simultaneous submissions and previously published work are welcome; please note the original publication so we may give appropriate credit. Collaborations are welcome.

All submissions will receive a response prior to publication.

DONATIONS are accepted through PAYPAL to help us reach our goal to pay contribtors for their fantastic work. We are hoping to offer a print edition of our magazine in the future as well. RIght now, we cover all costs of running Epistemic from our own pockets. Donations can be made using our email address; anything helps.

PAYPAL: EpistemicLit@gmail.com

Contact

We are always open to hearing from you. Whether a question about submissions and themes, a suggestion on how we can make the process more accessible, or simply a note to say you’ve enjoyed our content, we look forward to hearing from you all!