Read our full submission guidelines here.
Please submit only completed pieces to the categories below.
If you haven't got a piece written yet but have an idea, pitch us at editor@litrousa.com.
Crayon Magazine is a journal devoted to the graphic arts and the literature related to them.It features visual art, long form essays, literary fiction & more. Our ethos is to provide a place for artists & writers to publish works and ideas about Traditional Art andfoster a sense of community among artists practicing the the art form.
Here at Crayon, we believe fiction & poetry are natural pairings to the visual arts.
We’re looking for immersive writing rooted in escapist and timeless themes – concepts such as beauty, nature, memory, and more. We regularly host prompt-based submissions for writers, and you can read more of our fiction here
The submissions should
- Not be more than 4,000 words
- Works translated into English are also welcome.
- Stories do not need to fit our quarterly themes, although you are welcome to submit work that does.
Crayon Magazine is a journal devoted to the graphic arts and the literature related to them.It features visual art, long form essays, literary fiction & more. Our ethos is to provide a place for artists & writers to publish works and ideas about Traditional Art andfoster a sense of community among artists practicing the the art form.
We’re looking for essays that include, but are not limited to: memoirs, nature pastorals, philosophical commentary, travel dispatches and more. The more fluid you are with the term “essay” the better. We’re looking for work that naturally pairs well with the nuances of art, uncovering the wider meaning within timeless themes that give our readers something to think about.
The submissions should
- Scratch beneath the surface of a tale, finding its wider meanings to give our readers something to think about.
- Not be more than 2,000 words, although this is negotiable in certain circumstances.
- Works translated into English also welcome
The first edition of Litro’s sister platform, Crayon Magazine, is seeking a pioneering piece of art to grace its cover. The theme is BEAUTY. What does beauty mean to you? What does beauty look like? How can we respond to beauty? Does beauty have a place in art? These are the questions we ask you to consider when you submit to our inaugural cover competition. We are looking for exciting and innovative interpretations of the theme.
We invite artists from around the world to submit their art pieces for consideration for our inaugural cover for CRAYON. We welcome all art styles & mediums.
The submission should
- Be centered around the theme of 'Beauty'
- Each artist can enclose 1 artwork
- Any scanned copies or photographs of the works should be legible, crisp, and rendered in high-quality
- All artworks submitted by the artist should be their original creation
- Submissions can be in any medium bar videography and sculpture.
- Pieces can be portrait or landscape.
- Open to all living artists over the age of 18 years old on 14th June 2023 and entrants may be any nationality.
- Once submitted, the submission cannot be withdrawn before the winner is announced.
At Crayon, our mission is to enrich the creative arts by providing a platform for artists and writers to publish their works and ideas. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant sense of community among artists, promoting collaboration, and nurturing artistic growth. Through our network, we aim to empower and support artists in their creative journeys, inspiring innovation and fostering a thriving artistic community.
Crayon Magazine is a journal devoted to the graphic arts and the literature related to them.It features visual art, long form essays, literary fiction & more. Our ethos is to provide a place for artists & writers to publish works and ideas about Traditional Art and foster a sense of community among artists practicing the the art form.
If you are an atelier or institution engaged in art research, workshops and providing art education, submit your application to be featured on our platform.
When applying, please answer the following questions:
- Tell us about your art school
- Are there any unique milestones that you wish to mention
- Why should we recommend you as one of our preferred ateliers
- Your geographical location(s)
Crayon Magazine is a journal devoted to the graphic arts and the literature related to them. It features visual art, long form essays, literary fiction & more. Our ethos is to provide a place for artists & writers to publish works and ideas about Art and foster a sense of community among creatives within the industry.
Reviews can be no more than 1,500 words on books, films, art and design exhibitions, performance, festivals and events. For interviews we seek interesting perspectives from established and up & coming creatives which can include but is not limited to directors, artists, writers, dancers, curators, etc.
Crayon Magazine is a journal devoted to the graphic arts and the literature related to them.It features visual art, long form essays, literary fiction & more. Our ethos is to provide a place for artists & writers to publish works and ideas about Traditional Art andfoster a sense of community among artists practicing the the art form.
We are seeking art pieces that showcase exceptional technique, creativity, and vision. Whether you specialize in painting, sculpture, or any other medium, we want to see your masterpieces. We welcome all styles and interpretations .
The submissions should :
- Include no more than 20 photographs
- Optional accompanying essay no more than 2,000 words.
- Any scanned copies or photographs of the works should be legible, crisp and rendered in high-quality
- All artworks submitted by the artist should be their original creation
Get involved submission guidelines
Want to perform alongside internationally acclaimed artists? If you’re a musician, poet or spoken word artist, this is your opportunity!
Please send us a 2-3 minute audio recording or video of yourself, either as a file or a link. Please ensure the work is your own and you have the right to perform it. We are not responsible for the copyright infringement of any work submitted to us.
Any questions? Contact events@litro.co.uk
Litro Represents has a commitment to quality and originality. We pride ourselves in working closely with our authors to get the most out of every book.
We keep our list select so that we can provide the editorial support and promotional activities necessary.
We receive a large amount of submissions a year so it is impossible for us to answer enquiries individually, but our ethos is to take our time over unsolicited manuscripts and to champion first time authors. We aim to respond within 4-6 months and cannot offer individual feedback. We regret that we cannot process submissions that do not follow the guidelines set out below, so please read carefully. If you would like to send us your manuscript, please follow the guidelines below.
We focus on representing writers with contemporary fiction, so unfortunately we do not accept anything outside of this, including short story collections, historical fiction, children’s books, poetry or travel writing, picture books, or dramatic works (this means film, television, radio or theatre). However, if we want to work on a book with you, we will represent all rights, including dramatic, for that book.
When submitting fiction, please email the first three chapters (or about 50 pages) and a synopsis. The synopsis shouldn’t be a blurb or a cover-style ‘teaser’, but a simplified explanation of the plot in one or two sides, listing the theme, setting and characters of your book, from the first to final chapter. We can only consider complete manuscripts.
Covering letter
Please also include a covering letter giving an account of the background of the book and an account of your career to date. If you have been referred to Litro Represents by a personal contact let us know in your letter. Do also say if you have been published in Litro in the past, and mention if your project has been seen or is being seen by any other agents or publishers.
Presentation
Please make sure that your material is typeset so as to be clearly legible. Pages should be numbered. Please remember to include your name and a contact number and email address on the first page of your manuscript.
Turnaround
We do read every submission made to us, but have to give priority to the many authors we have published previously in Litro and to those we already represent. We try to read and respond within 4-6 months, but may take much longer in busy periods. Given the time it takes us to get to new submissions, we do encourage you to contact other agencies at the same time.
We look forward to reading your submission
Word limit: 5,000 words
The Litro print magazine only publishes themed stories, but the Litro website is open to submissions of short fiction that is not theme-specific, published every Sunday with the Twitter hashtag #StorySunday.
You can submit more than one piece at a time, but please make separate submissions.
Please also note that we have a rough policy of not publishing another piece by the same author within six months.
Word limit: 4,000 words
The Litro print magazine only publishes themed stories, but the Litro website is open to submissions of short fiction that is not theme-specific, published every Sunday with the Twitter hashtag #StorySunday.
Due to the volume of submissions we receive, please submit only one piece at a time. Additional submissions will unfortunately not be considered.
Please also note that we have a rough policy of not publishing another piece by the same author within six months.
Word limit: 4,000 words
The Litro print magazine only publishes themed stories, but the Litro website is open to submissions of short fiction that is not theme-specific, published during your lunch-break with the Twitter hashtag #LunchBreakFiction.
Due to the volume of submissions we receive, please submit only one piece at a time. Additional submissions will unfortunately not be considered.
Please also note that we have a rough policy of not publishing another piece by the same author within six months.
In order to publish works more quickly, editors may choose to publish submissions under another fiction section during the week—but writers will always be informed.
The Litro print magazine only publishes themed stories, but the Litro website is open to submissions of short fiction that is not theme-specific, published every Tuesday with the Twitter hashtag #TuesdayTales.
Due to the volume of submissions we receive, please submit only one piece at a time. Additional submissions will unfortunately not be considered.
Please also note that we have a rough policy of not publishing another piece by the same author within six months.
In order to publish works more quickly, editors may choose to publish submissions under another fiction section during the week—but writers will always be informed.
The Litro website is open to submissions of flash fiction, published every Friday with the Twitter hashtag #FridayFlash. Stories do not need to fit our monthly themes, although you are welcome to submit work that does. You can submit more than one piece at a time, but please make separate submissions.
Please also note that we have a rough policy of not publishing another piece by the same author within six months.
The Litro print magazine only publishes themed nonfiction work, but Litro Online is open to submissions of creative nonfiction essays that are not theme-specific, published every Saturday.
This section includes, but is not limited to, personal essays, memoir, and travel dispatches, the more creative you are with the term "essay" the better. Stories should be entertaining, engaging and in-keeping with our wider goal which is to find stories that help people look at themselves, or the world they live in, in a new way.
Ideally, we're looking for pieces of no more than 2,000 words, but for an outstanding piece this is negotiable. Please make sure you have both proof read your work and thoroughly checked it for unnecessary sentences before you submit - brevity is a writer's best friend.
PLEASE NOTE: we now have a separate section for articles and reportage. These should be submitted via the Online Nonfiction page.
You can submit more than one piece at a time, but please make separate submissions.
The Litro print magazine only publishes themed nonfiction work, but Litro Online is open to submissions.
The travel and lifestyle section gives brief insight on global affairs, travel, reportage, and design told through personal essays and stories that deal with the fascinating aspects of everyday life. As we believe real culture is in the details of life as its being lived, day by day.
Ideally, we're looking for pieces of no more than 2,000 words, but for an outstanding piece this is negotiable. Please make sure you have both proofread your work and thoroughly checked it for unnecessary sentences before you submit - brevity is a writer's best friend.
You can submit more than one piece at a time, but please make separate submissions.
The Litro print magazine only publishes themed nonfiction work, but Litro Online is open to submissions of creative nonfiction essays that are not theme-specific, published every Saturday.
This section includes, but is not limited to, personal essays, memoir, and travel dispatches, the more creative you are with the term "essay" the better. Stories should be entertaining, engaging and in-keeping with our wider goal which is to find stories that help people look at themselves, or the world they live in, in a new way.
Ideally, we're looking for pieces of no more than 2,000 words, but for an outstanding piece this is negotiable. Please make sure you have both proof read your work and thoroughly checked it for unnecessary sentences before you submit - brevity is a writer's best friend.
PLEASE NOTE: we now have a separate section for articles and reportage. These should be submitted via the Online Nonfiction page.
You can submit more than one piece at a time, but please make separate submissions.
The Litro print magazine only publishes themed nonfiction work, but Litro Online is open to submissions.
The travel and lifestyle section gives a brief on global affairs, travel, reportage, design told through personal essays and stories that deal with the fascinating aspects of everyday life. As we believe real culture is in the details of life as its being lived, day by day.
Ideally, we're looking for pieces of no more than 2,000 words, but for an outstanding piece this is negotiable. Please make sure you have both proof read your work and thoroughly checked it for unnecessary sentences before you submit - brevity is a writer's best friend.You can submit more than one piece at a time, but please make separate submissions.
Word limit: 3,000 words
Bringing you reviews and features on forthcoming exhibitions, events, public art. Contemporary artists, and everything else in between.
Word limit: 3,000 words
Word limit: 1,500 words
Books — including Book Club Reviews (example)
Films
Art & Design exhibitions
Performance
Festivals & Events
Word limit: 1,000 words
Tell us about one of your favourite short stories. This is not so much a review—and is most definitely not a summary or give-away of a story—but more a short personal essay on your experience of a short story: how you came upon it, why you loved it, why everyone else should read it.
Examples: http://litro.co.uk/category/columns/share-a-short-story
Word limit: 3,000 words
We sometimes feature standalone stories—fiction and nonfiction—on Litro Lab. It can follow the month's theme, or not.
Submit an MP3 recording of your short story; it must be your story, but you can get someone else to read it if you'd prefer (please credit them with a link, if applicable).
Please also submit a written version of your piece.
*You can submit MP3s of pieces previously published elsewhere in written form, but please make sure you have the right to let us publish it in audio form. We are not responsible for the copyright infringement of work submitted to us.
Note: We also run audio interviews and readings with authors, episodes exploring a particular theme/subject such as Japanese folk tales, and even real-world reportage. If you'd like to participate — either as a guest or a producer — or if you just have a bright idea, please get in touch with the editor at online@litro.co.uk
Word limit: 3,000 words
We sometimes feature standalone stories—fiction and nonfiction—on Litro Lab. It can follow the month's theme, or not.
Submit an MP3 recording of your short story; it must be your story, but you can get someone else to read it if you'd prefer (please credit them with a link, if applicable).
Please also submit a written version of your piece.
*You can submit MP3s of pieces previously published elsewhere in written form, but please make sure you have the right to let us publish it in audio form. We are not responsible for the copyright infringement of work submitted to us.
Note: We also run audio interviews and readings with authors, episodes exploring a particular theme/subject such as Japanese folk tales, and even real-world reportage. If you'd like to participate — either as a guest or a producer — or if you just have a bright idea, please get in touch with Litro Lab litrolab@litro.co.uk.
Please send us up to 20 photographs, max.
If you have a written essay to go with it, please make sure it is no longer than 2,000 words.
Please send us up to 20 photographs, max.
If you have a written essay to go with it, please make sure it is no longer than 2,000 words.
The Litro print magazine only publishes themed nonfiction work, but Litro Online is open to submissions of nonfiction, commentary that are not theme-specific, published every Saturday.
The online politics section wants comments/opinions/personal essays on anything that falls under the word 'political' - from LGBT rights to sexism, racism to human rights, war to education. Whether it be serious or satire, we want the politics section to comment on the political world around us.
Ideally, we're looking for pieces of no more than 2,000 words, but for an outstanding piece this is negotiable. Please make sure you have both proof read your work and thoroughly checked it for unnecessary sentences before you submit - brevity is a writer's best friend.
PLEASE NOTE: we now have a separate section for articles and reportage. These should be submitted via the Online Nonfiction page.
You can submit more than one piece at a time, but please make separate submissions.