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PFN – The Literary Times Magazine Seeking Sumissions on Dies Irae (Days of Wrath)
ISSUE V Theme: “Dies Irae”
Dies Irae is a Latin phrase that translates to “Day of Wrath”. It’s a medieval hymn that describes the day of judgment, where the souls of the dead are summoned to face their maker. Embark on a profound exploration of the human experience, where the boundaries of morality, consequence, and redemption are tested. In this thought-provoking issue, we invite you to delve into the complexities of the human condition, where guilt and shame entwine with forgiveness and redemption. What happens when the veil of complacency is lifted, and we’re forced to confront the consequences of our choices? Are we ready to confront the shadows of our past and the uncertainties of our decisions? Do we have courage to make amends, and what does it mean to seek forgiveness – from ourselves, from others, and or from God himself?
Submission Guidelines
✦ We accept submissions from writers of all levels, but we prioritize polished and well-crafted works.
✦ Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please inform us at theliterarytimesmag@gmail.com if your work is accepted elsewhere.
✦ Submissions must be original and previously unpublished works.
✦ We do not accept works containing; self-harm, sexual content, graphic violence, Hate speech or discrimination towards any group, religion or individual.
✦ All written submissions should be in English, formatted as a Word document or PDF. Use a standard font (Times New Roman, Arial, or similar) and a font size of 12. Double-space prose submissions and use single spacing for poetry. Artwork should be submitted as high-resolution images with 3:4 image size.
✦ Submissions will be accepted via google forms. Include your name, contact information and a brief bio (50-100 words). Specify the genre or category your submission falls under (e.g., poetry, fiction, non-fiction).
✦ We aim to respond to all submissions within 1 month, but please be patient as the reviewing process can take time.
Note: Only accepted works will receive a response from our editorial team (due to high volume of submissions).
✦ As a small, independent organisation we are currently unable to offer monetary compensation to our contributors however, we do provide a free digital copy of Issue to our contributors.
✦ We do not charge any submission fee but we greatly appreciate your small tips or support at patreon.com/TheLiteraryTimes
✦ By submitting your work, you grant us first-time publishing rights. Upon publication, the rights revert back to you, the creator. We kindly request that you credit our magazine if your work is subsequently published elsewhere.
What we accept…
✦ Short Fiction
- Max Words: 3000
- Max Pieces: 1
✦ Flash Fiction
- Max Words: 1000
- Max Pieces: 1
✦ Non-Fiction
- Genres: Personal essays, memoirs, Creative Essays, Creative Non-fiction
- Max Words: 2000
- Max Pieces: 1
✦ Poetry
- Max Lines: 30
- Max Pieces: 3
✦ Experimental Works
- Genres: Hybrid forms, fragmented narratives, and innovative storytelling
- Max Words: 1000 – 3000
- Max Pieces: 1