Literary Journal

Inscape Journal

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About the magazine

Inscape Journal is a literary and arts publication affiliated with Brigham Young University, founded in 1986 as a student-run journal dedicated to showcasing emerging voices. Its mission emphasizes the intersection of craftsmanship and spiritual inquiry, providing a platform for poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art that engages with questions of faith, identity, and the human condition. The journal has maintained a commitment to literary excellence while fostering a community of writers and artists who explore the sacred and the mundane with equal seriousness.

Editorial focus

Inscape aims to curate pieces that are both peculiar and gorgeous without compromising craftsmanship and excellence.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentCash

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers and artists should familiarize themselves with Inscape's aesthetic, which balances literary merit with explorations of spirituality, doubt, and devotion. Submissions are typically open to both established and emerging creators, with reading periods announced on the website. Work that engages authentically with faith—without resorting to dogma or cliché—is particularly welcomed. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify the journal promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Expect a response time of several months; patience and professionalism are appreciated.

Averse to gratuitous violence, language and sex, we look for pieces that treat sensitive subjects with maturity and respect. Our favorite submissions explore refreshing takes on both the fantastic and the everyday. As a staff firmly rooted in following Jesus Christ and His teachings, we hope for submissions from people of all religious perspectives, countries, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, genders, backgrounds, and experiences.

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