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Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine

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About the magazine

Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine is a peer-reviewed online journal dedicated to the intersection of narrative and healthcare. Founded in 2010, it emerged from a growing recognition that the stories of patients, caregivers, and clinicians are essential to understanding illness, healing, and the human condition. The journal publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art that explore the lived experience of health and medicine, fostering a community of writers and readers who value the narrative dimensions of care. Its mission is to illuminate the ethical, emotional, and cultural aspects of medicine through the power of story, bridging the gap between clinical practice and the humanities.

Editorial focus

Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine is a literary journal dedicated to promoting the theory and practice of narrative medicine, an interdisciplinary field that enhances healthcare through the effective communication, empathy, and understanding between clinicians, caregivers, and patients. In 2026, Where It Hurts: Dispatches from the Emotional Frontlines of Medicine , an anthology of work culled from Intima's archives was published by New York publisher, The Experiment.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodApr 2 to May 4

Reading feeYes

PaymentNo payment

Response timeLess than 3 months

Simultaneous submissionsNo

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Intima accepts submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art related to health and medicine. They also publish book reviews, but only by solicitation or prior query. Writers should familiarize themselves with the journal's tone and content before submitting. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere. All submissions must be original and previously unpublished. For book reviews, query the editors first with a brief proposal. Response times vary, so patience is appreciated.

Intima publishes two issues a year, Spring-Summer and Fall-Winter, with periodic essay contests. Sign up for our notification email list for our call for submissions announcements. We look forward to reviewing your work. Please review our guidelines on our website. Thank you again for your interest in our journal.

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Submission calls

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-29

Past issues

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