Call for Submissions from Writers Ages 13-25 on Theme of "What Does it Mean to be Human?": Aorta Literary Magazine

Submissions are accepted on a periodic basis, and the magazine will release a new edition each time.

The deadline for Issue 1 is December 1.

The Aorta Literary Magazine is open to different topics as long as they at least broadly answer the question, “What does it mean to be human”. We are looking for unique works and we do NOT accept works with profanity. Hate speech and discrimination are not allowed at all. Though the magazine focuses on writing, any type of expression is welcomed. We encourage young writers and teen writers to especially submit! *If any of these guidelines are not followed, you will not get a respond back.

Note that we do not accept previously published work.

Ages 13-25

Every submission will also receive feedback from our editors.

Up to 2 submissions per person

What to submit:

Poetry (prose or verse)

Critical essays

Personal essay/memoir

Photography

Painting

Others

Submitting:

Submit to here

If your submission contains sensitive or graphic content (ex. self-harm, abuse, etc.) please include a trigger warning for our editors.