Literary Journal

Réapparition Journal

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About the magazine

Réapparition Journal is an online literary and arts publication founded in 2018 by a collective of writers and artists. Its name, meaning 'reappearance,' signals a commitment to resurfacing overlooked voices and forms. The journal publishes poetry, fiction, essays, and visual art that explore themes of memory, absence, and return. With a deliberate pace of three issues per year, it prioritizes thoughtful curation over volume, fostering a space where experimental and traditional works converse.

Editorial focus

Réapparition Journal is a literary journal that focuses on the experience of chronic and mental illnesses. Many times, the stigmatization of some of these conditions is what hurts just as much as the situation itself. The ability to express one’s emotions through poetry and prose is an invaluable experience—and that’s what Réapparition strives to provide for both writers and readers.

PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionTranslation

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, read at least one full issue to understand the journal's aesthetic, which favors work that is emotionally resonant and formally considered. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify immediately if accepted elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter with your submission, mentioning any relevant publications, but avoid excessive bio detail. Response times average 4-6 weeks; query after 8 weeks if you haven't heard back. The journal charges no reading fees and pays contributors in copies.

Please see our FAQs at www.reapparitionjournal.org/faqs . We only accept content with positive messages. The reemergence of your true, positive, and passionate self comes from an emphasis on positivity—hence the name of réapparition (reemergence or reappearance in French).

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