Submission Guidelines
Please read this page carefully before sending us anything. If your work does not abide by our guidelines, it will be deleted unread.
Issue 4 submissions are now OPEN until September 1st
General Rules
All work must be original. Please don't send us anything that's AI-generated, AI-assisted, or plagiarized.
We are a youth literary magazine. Submissions are open to individuals aged 13–25.
We cannot offer monetary compensation yet.
We only accept works in English; we accept translations with explicit consent from the original author.
Work must be previously unpublished (including, but not limited to, personal blogs, social media platforms, and other digital or print publications).
Submissions should be formatted in a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, Garamond), preferably 12 pt.
If your work is rejected, we ask that you wait until the next reading period to submit again.
Content Restrictions
No graphic depictions of violence, gore, or physical harm
No sexually explicit content, including pornographic or highly suggestive material
No hate speech, including language or imagery that targets individuals or groups based on identity
No discriminatory content, including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, ableism, or religious intolerance
Genre Specifics
Please note that you may only submit to one category per submission cycle. For example, if you already submitted poetry, you may not also submit art. Submit written work in a single document (either a .doc, .docx, or .pdf), and submit visual work in separate files (either .pdf, .jpg, or .png). Please don't send us any screenshots.
Poetry / Prose Poetry
We welcome work that experiments with form, structure, and language. We are particularly drawn to vivid, striking imagery and a strong, distinctive voice. Traditional rhyming poetry is less aligned with our style.
Up to 3 poems per submission, no more than 100 lines each.
Prose (Fiction/Flash Fiction/Creative Nonfiction)
We are interested in compelling, original narratives that offer fresh perspectives or explore new ideas. Please include your prose in a single doc, docx, or pdf. No screenshots.
Up to 3 pieces per submission, with a maximum of 2,000 words per piece.
Art / Photography
We accept visual work that aligns with the aesthetic and tone of Lacuna Vox. Black and white imagery is preferred.
Up to 3 pieces per submission.
Lacuna Vox receives First Serial Rights of your work upon publication. All rights revert back to the author upon publication. We ask that you credit us as your piece’s first place of publication in any reprints.