What if your words could spark conversations that reshape how we see art, politics, and humanity? Guernica—the fearless literary magazine that bridges cultures and amplifies voices that matter—is opening its pages to YOUR creative vision. This isn’t just a submission call; it’s your invitation to join a global movement of writers and artists who refuse to stay silent.

Join the ranks of internationally acclaimed writers and artists whose work appears in one of the most respected literary magazines in the world. Your piece could be the one that sparks important conversations across continents.

Are You Eligible? Key Requirements for Application

• Original & Unpublished Work (translations of previously published foreign works accepted)
• Submittable Platform Only – no email or postal submissions
• Brief Cover Letter including: Your name, short bio, contact info, submission title
• Magazine Familiarity – read recent issues to understand our editorial vision
• Simultaneous Submissions Welcome (notify us immediately if accepted elsewhere)

Your Creative Categories:

• Fiction: Stories that challenge, illuminate, and transport readers
• Nonfiction: Personal essays, reportage, and investigative pieces that matter
• Poetry: Verses that capture the human experience in all its complexity
• Visual Art: Illustrations, photography, and visual storytelling that speaks volumes
• Interviews: Completed conversations with compelling figures (no pitches accepted)

These Will Be Yours!

• Your work reaches international literary communities
• Platform known for connecting diverse voices and perspectives
• Rigorous curation ensures only the finest work makes it to print
• Publication credit that opens doors in the literary world
• Magazine committed to art that engages with important social issues
• Respected platform for emerging and established writers alike
• Work that contributes to global conversations about art and society

Submission Requirements:

• Platform: Submittable only (no exceptions)
• Length: Flexible, but most published pieces fall within 2,000-7,000 words
• Status: Previously unpublished original work required
• Documentation: Brief cover letter with essential information
• Timing: Allow ~6 months for editorial response

Guernica is looking for writers and artists who understand that creativity is both personal expression and social responsibility. Your submission could be the one that captures the zeitgeist, challenges conventional thinking, or simply tells a story so beautifully that it reminds readers why literature matters.

Don’t let self-doubt silence your voice—if you have something important to say, Guernica wants to hear it. The literary world is waiting for perspectives like yours, stories that can only come from your experience, and creative work that contributes to our collective understanding of what it means to be human in these complex times.

Submit through Submittable today and let your words become part of the global conversation that shapes how we see art, culture, and each other.