Exposed Brick Literary Magazine or #BrickLit is a curation of quality writing and design, started by young creatives in Lawrence, Massachusetts. BrickLit is run by two friends and artists from Lawrence, Massachusetts: Milly Joseph and Wangeci Gitau who started this journey November 2019 during a conversation at a writing club in their local independent bookstore. They identify as writers and alliterates (people who can read but don’t always want to). This project was a way to encourage more creation and consumption of literacy and art in the city, a way for everyone to read and write more. At the beginning they faced the typical issues a startup publication might encounter: lack of funding and a dying print market. Soon they also had to deal with unpredictable factors, namely a global pandemic and political revolution. Inevitably, they were able to experience success due to a community that believes in them, artists who trust them with their creations, a team with a passion for the work, and a historical moment that reminds us all why this work is needed. Thus, they pivoted to a digital model and on June 21st, 2020–launching a beautifully curated 40-page literary arts magazine featuring twenty local writers and artists.
Exposed Brick Literary Magazine started as a passion project by friends and became an offering of love in a time when we are all trying to figure out our roles in the world that is emerging before us. Before 2020, BrickLit believed that the voices of the marginalized were integral to building an equitable future. Now, more than ever, they are proud to have created this beautiful platform in service of that mission for their community.
THEME: DUALITY
For this issue, we are drawn to the concept of duality. How can a thing seemingly hold more than itself? What opposing elements exist within nature? Within ourselves? How do we let these elements thrive without dimming their power or dulling their influence? Duality is the ability to be complex. There’s multiples ways of viewing and showing up in the world. Duality allows us freedom to explore beyond the surface.
We are excited to see your creative take on this theme through visual art and writing.\
1st DEADLINE: Sunday, July 7th, 2024 at 11:59pm EST.
Final DEADLINE: Sunday, September 8th, 2024 at 11:59pm EST.
WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?
- Ages: all (minors with parent/guardian consent)
- Writing: essays, poems, prose (no longer than 3 pages)
- Art: photography, paintings, drawing, mixed media, digital designs (all digitized, higher quality the better)
FILE TYPE
- Writing: word documents, google doc
- Art: JPEG, PNG.
TRANSLATIONS
We are open to writing in any language. For pieces written mostly or entirely in another language, please provide a translation for us, as we cannot assure you that the language you’re writing in can be understood by the readers in entirety.
COMPENSATION
If your piece is selected, you will receive $30 compensation via PayPal, CashApp, or Venmo.
If you have any unanswered questions, email us at:
exposedbrickliterarymagazine@gmail.com
Submit your work here.
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