Submissions for our next issue, LIMINAL, are open until June 15, 2026. Please read more on the theme in our “Issue Themes” tab.
Thank you for considering Emergent Epiphany Magazine for your submissions! We are excited to embark on this journey with you so we can provide fun and stimulating reading material to the world. Below are specific guidelines for submitting your work, as well as details of acceptance and editorial review:
Fine Print: By accepting our offer of publication in a magazine issue or newsletter, you consent to our magazine Emergent Epiphany Magazine and its parent publisher, Penrose Press, to present your work in our digital magazine and associated media platforms. You are welcome to publishing your work with other publishers, but we request that you include a note in further publications that your work was first published with us and backlink apprpriately. This inclusion helps us reach more people who need a platform to share their stories. The rights to your work remain your own even post-editorial review.
General Details
Submission Types and Quantities: We publish poems, short stories, and articles in each issue of Emergent Epiphany Magazine. Our magazine issues follow a stated theme on which writing must be associated logically, directly, and/or metaphorically.
Overall Content Guidelines: All submissions must be metaphysical-themed related content and relevant to the issue theme. They should not contain any explicit or inappropriate content including, but not limited to, strong language, violence, or sexual content. We will not tolerate any discriminatory language, themes, or concepts in the literature. We will also not accept pieces promoting one religion over others with the intent to convert, intimidate, or belittle readers, as we believe in a platform of equality. We do not accept any writing that details or is centered on drugs/alcohol or other addictive substances, even if referenced for medical purposes.
All submissions should we well written and follow a clear linear path of thinking. We do not accept stream of consciousness articles or stories, though we encourage channeling and freedom of wordplay for poems.
Submission Format: Please submit your manuscript as a Word document (or equivalent, such as Google Doc) or PDF. Name your file in the following format: SurnameFirstInitial_ArticleSubmissionType_Issue#_DateSent. For example, Harry’s haiku submission for Issue #1, emailed to us on the first of May would be: PotterH_Poem_1_May12024.
Video Submissions: At this time, we do not accept video submissions at this time.
Art Submissions: We will consider select art submissions that are high quality resolution and able to be placed in either a quarter, half, or full page dimension.
We are an online magazine hosted on this website only. We are currently not printing issues.
Acceptance of Submissions
We encourage submissions from writers of all backgrounds, regardless of whether they are previously published. All people submitting should be considered a legal adult by USA standards, i.e. 18 years old or older. Please note that all manuscripts submitted should not be previously published elsewhere and all should be written in U.S. English. All work should be original and not created by A.I. unless that is part of the theme. We will accept multiple submissions at once from the same author or joint group of authors. Should your work be accepted for an issue, we will contact you with next steps which include an editorial review. Submissions are accepted/rejected by staff based on their fitness for the magazine, mission, and themes, as well as quality of writing.
Poetry Guidelines
We accept any style of poem, with a maximum length of 1 page. Please accompany your poem manuscript with a short explanation of the inspiration behind it and what it aims to share.
Article Guidelines
We accept op-ed pieces, literature review pieces, case study pieces, research pieces, personal reflection pieces, informational pieces, and similar articles ranging from 700-850 words or more. All articles should be focused on one topic, clear in organization, and contain supportive context or arguments where necessary. Articles must include works cited in text and a Works Cited section in MLA format. Figures, tables, or graphics should be provided at the end in an appendix. Articles should not be or contain advertisement information; businesses or services can be mentioned if relevant to the subject matter but not promoted.
We are a small team! Due to the volume of submissions, we may not be able to reach out directly if your piece is not a good fit for this issue, although we aim to reply to everyone. If you do not hear from us by the month of issue publication, your piece was not accepted for this particular issue.
Not all pieces are a good fit for a particular issue. That being said, what you’ve written may still resonate deeply with us. In that case, we may reach out offering to feature your piece in our premiere LinkedIn newsletter, Epiphany Muses.
If your work is not accepted, you are free to re-submit it for another issue. We may not provide a specific reason for rejection, though it is likely due to incongruence with the theme or magazine genre, length, quality of information, misinformation, lack of citations, quality of writing, or a similar reason.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and establishing a magazine worth reading together.
Submit your work in PDF or Word Document to emergentepiphanymagazine@gmail.com and join us on this enlightening journey!
Editorial Process & Details
At Emergent Epiphany Magazine, our commitment to quality and inclusivity means we approach every submission with the utmost care and attention, whether from seasoned writers or those just starting out. Each piece submitted will undergo a thorough copyediting and ghost-editing process, involving multiple drafts to ensure it meets our editorial standards. This iterative review is a normal and essential part of our process, aiming to refine and elevate your work to its best possible version before final approval and suitability for a literary magazine format.
We believe in treating all writers equally, offering constructive feedback and professional guidance throughout the editing journey. Our goal is to nurture talent and help your voice shine through, regardless of your experience level.
However, acceptance of your piece initially does not guarantee publication. After our comprehensive editing process, we reserve the right to decide if a piece will ultimately be included in the magazine. Writers are welcome to withdraw their submissions at any stage, and we assure you that once a piece is withdrawn, it will be permanently deleted from our records, respecting your wishes and allowing you to move forward with confidence.
Additionally, we maintain a strict policy on discourse and interaction. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and encouraging environment. If a writer engages in inappropriate or abusive behavior (including inflammatory, disrepectful, and ill-intentioned dialogue) during discussions with our team, we reserve the right to reject their submission, even after editing. In this case, we will not continue conversation with you and follow the same procedure of deleting your submissions so that your privacy as a writer is maintained.
Our magazine is a labor of love, run by a passionate team of unpaid volunteers, and is free to submit to and read. We expect mutual respect and politeness in all interactions to maintain the positive and supportive community we strive to foster.
Thank you for considering Emergent Epiphany Magazine as a platform for your work. We look forward to collaborating with you and bringing your unique stories to our readers.
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