CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: LITERATURE TODAY'S JUNE 2025 ISSUE
Literature Today- an International Literary Journal is inviting submissions for JUNE 2025 issue of 'Literature Today'. The theme of our JUNE 2025 issue is "Echoes of the Human Experience". You can send us poems, short stories, memoirs and one minute plays on any of the following sub themes :
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Main Topic: "Echoes of the Human Experience"
This overarching theme explores the multifaceted nature of humanity—our emotions, struggles, triumphs, and connections. It invites poets and authors to reflect on what it means to be human in both personal and universal ways.
Subtopics
1. Whispers of Identity
Exploring self-discovery, cultural heritage, gender, race, and individuality.
Literary works about finding one's voice or grappling with societal expectations.
Examples: Coming-of-age stories, reflections on belonging, or celebrating uniqueness.
2. Threads of Connection
Focusing on relationships—romantic love, familial bonds, friendships, or even fleeting encounters.
Themes could include loss, reconciliation, longing, or joy found in human interaction.
Examples: A letter to a loved one, memories of childhood, or strangers who leave lasting impressions.
3. Shadows and Light
Delving into contrasts—hope vs. despair, resilience vs. vulnerability, light vs. darkness.
Literary works might address mental health, grief, healing, or moments of transformation.
Examples: Overcoming adversity, finding beauty in pain, or embracing imperfection.
4. Footprints on Earth
Examining humanity’s relationship with the natural world, climate change, and environmental consciousness.
Literary works could celebrate landscapes, mourn ecological loss, or call for action.
Examples: Odes to forests, rivers, or oceans; reflections on sustainability and stewardship.
5. Time’s Tapestry
Reflecting on time as a force that shapes lives—memories, aging, legacy, and the passage of seasons.
Themes might include nostalgia, generational wisdom, or existential musings.
Examples: Letters to your future self, meditations on mortality, or honoring ancestors.
6. Dreamscapes and Realities
Blurring the lines between imagination and reality, dreams and waking life.
Encouraging surrealism, magical realism, or explorations of inner worlds.
Examples: Vivid dream sequences, alternate realities, or abstract visions of hope.
7. Voices Unheard
Amplifying marginalized perspectives, untold stories, and silenced voices.
Highlighting social justice issues, historical narratives, or underrepresented communities.
Examples: Protest poetry, tributes to forgotten heroes, or reclaiming erased histories.
8. Sacred Spaces
Investigating spirituality, faith, rituals, and sacredness in everyday life.
This subtopic can encompass religious traditions, secular spirituality, or personal quests for meaning.
9. The Art of Living
Celebrating creativity, artistry, and the pursuit of passion.
Literary works might explore how people find purpose through their work, hobbies, or creative expression.
Examples: Homages to artists, writers, musicians, or reflections on the act of creation itself.
10. Fragments of Tomorrow
Imagining the future—utopias, dystopias, technological advancements, or evolving societies.
Encouraging speculative literary works that questions where humanity is headed.
Examples: Visions of space exploration, AI companionship, or warnings against hubris.
send all submissions to : editorliteraturetoday@gmail.com
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Submission Guidelines:
1. Send not more than 4 poems (preferably short poems up to 1 page for each poem).2. Send not more than 2 short stories (word limit of 500 words for each story)3. Send not more than 2 one minute plays (2 pages for each play)4. Send not more than 2 memoirs (1000 words for each memoire).53. Work submitted for publication must be original.5. Simultaneous submissions are also welcome.6. Send all submissions to editorliteraturetoday@gmail.com7. Please send a cover letter and short Bio-data, (Maximum 50 words) in third person narrative, with your submission. Please attach a high resolution photo of yours too.
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