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Élan

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About the magazine

Élan is a literary magazine founded in 2011 by a collective of writers and artists seeking a space for work that is both formally adventurous and emotionally resonant. From its inception, the magazine has prioritized writing that risks vulnerability without sacrificing craft, and visual art that engages with the literary in unexpected ways. Published biannually in print and online, Élan has become a home for emerging and established voices alike, with a particular interest in hybrid forms, translations, and cross-genre experimentation. Its mission is to foster a community of readers and writers who value precision, beauty, and the unguarded moment.

Editorial focus

Élan international student literary magazine accepts original fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, and plays from students currently enrolled in grades nine through 12. The editors seek original, innovative, creative, and nuanced work from around the world. The magazine also welcomes student-produced visual art including photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, and printmaking.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodSep 1 to Sep 30
Reading feeNo
PaymentContributor copies only
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, read at least one full issue to understand the magazine's aesthetic range. Élan values work that feels necessary—writing that could not exist in any other form. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify immediately if your work is placed elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter that speaks to your connection to the work, not just your publication history. We welcome translations, but the translator must secure rights. Response times vary from two to six months; please query only after six months. We do not charge submission fees for general submissions, though we offer a expedited option for a small fee to support the magazine.

Our mission is to publish original work from teen writers around the globe. That being said, we are looking for stylistically and thematically unique pieces of art and writing with distinctive flair, enthusiasm, and unapologetic truth. Please check the website’s submission guidelines for the most up-to-date information.

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