Shabdaguchha

Submitting your work

Writers should submit work that engages with the journal's bilingual and cross-cultural focus. Both Bengali and English submissions are welcome, though English translations of Bengali works are particularly encouraged. Familiarize yourself with past issues to understand the aesthetic range, which spans traditional and experimental forms. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but notify promptly if accepted elsewhere. Include a brief bio and cover letter indicating your connection to the journal's mission.

From the current issue: “Poetry possesses immense power. It travels farther than we imagine. The great Bengali poet Jibanananda Das once remarked, ‘Everyone writes, but only a few are poets.’ American poet Stanley Kunitz, in an interview with me, said, ‘All poets are from the same mother.’ As I attend literary festivals around the world, these words continue to resonate with me. They inspire me to reflect on my own journey and to build friendships with poets from different cultures and countries. Some endure for a lifetime.”