Call for Submissions: Guernica

 

Guernica is Open for Submissions!

We are excited to consider your work for publication. Please carefully review our submission guidelines before submitting.

 

General Guidelines

• Submission Platform: All submissions must be sent via Submittable. We do not accept submissions via email or postal mail.

• Familiarize Yourself: The best way to understand our editorial approach is by reading recent issues of Guernica. We encourage you to explore the magazine before submitting.

Accepted Genres: We welcome submissions in the following genres:

• Fiction

• Nonfiction (personal essays, reportage, etc.)

• Poetry

• Visual art (illustrations, photography, etc.)

• Interviews

Please note: we do not accept pitches. Only completed pieces will be considered.

 

Original Work: We consider only previously unpublished work. (Note: We do consider previously unpublished translations of work that has been published in another language.)

 

Length: While we have no strict word limit, most pieces we publish fall within the 2,000–7,000-word range, with the majority around 4,000–5,000 words.

 

Cover Letter: Please include a brief cover letter with your submission that contains:

• Your name

• A short bio

• Contact information

• The title of your submission

Simultaneous Submissions: Simultaneous submissions are accepted. However, please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.

 

Response Time: We aim to respond to submissions within 6 or so months.

Thank you for considering Guernica for your work. We look forward to reading your submissions!

Submit your work here.

 

Payment: $100