PFN – Epistemic Literary Issue #4 Seeking Submissions on Exclusion

As humans we have an inherent need to belong to something outside of ourselves, a community of some sort. And, unfortunately, most of us know what it feels like not to belong—to be left out. To be excluded.

For our fourth issue we want to explore the idea of exclusion. Tell us your stories of isolation, being left out, discriminated against. What about a time you did the excluding? Or flip it on its head and share the joy that comes from escaping the exclusion and finding your people. Surprise us (someone always does)!

Anticipated publication November 2024.

Genre: 

Poetry, including prose poems: up to three poems, not to exceed three pages. *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.

Creative Nonfiction (CNF): maximum two pieces up  to 1000 words each.

(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 September 1. 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, but please include a short bio and any social media or website info.

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.