The theme of the fourth issue of Version Originale is Hunger. As always, we welcome a wide range of interpretations of this theme, whether it’s a strictly food-driven approach or a more metaphorical desire. Let your creativity be your guide!
We invite submissions of short stories and memoirs, literary essays and poems.
We accept submissions in French or English. The sporadic use of words or phrases in other languages is accepted.
This issue is guest edited by Emily Monaco, a culinary journalist, professor of French food and culture, and food tour guide in Paris.
Overview
Please read the guidelines carefully before submitting. All submissions will be reviewed by the Version Originale Editorial team. We strongly encourage prospective contributors to read our previous issues to get a sense of our voice and values.
All submissions must clearly engage with the theme of this issue. Submissions that do not follow the guidelines will not be read.
Theme: Hunger
Length:
Fiction and literary nonfiction contributions: 2500 words maxPoems: 120 lines (including breaks)
Format:
Word documents only
File Name: Title of submission_language_issue.docx
(ex: My Poem_English_VO4.docx)
Please include the title of your submission on the first page
To ensure a fair and unbiased review, submissions will be read blind. Please do not include your name, bio, or any identifying information in your submission document itself.
Submission Period:
Opens: February 5, 2026
Closes: March 31, 2026
Announcements:
Accepted contributors will be contacted via email by the beginning of May 2026. We pay contributors a fee of 50€ for each submission.
Mission Statement
Version Originale is an inclusive and intersectional literary magazine based in Paris for multilingual readers. The magazine gathers essays, short stories, poems, and more, presented in their original language. The texts feature queer, feminist, and identity narratives. We look for submissions that uphold and celebrate our values.
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