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The Literary Times

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About the magazine

The Literary Times is an online publication dedicated to the essay form, providing a digital platform for critical and personal writing. Founded to foster thoughtful engagement with contemporary culture, it publishes essays that demonstrate clarity, originality, and intellectual rigor. The journal operates remotely, emphasizing accessibility and broad participation within the literary community.

Editorial focus

The Literary Times , is an independent literary arts platform, where the editors welcome multitude of genres. They aim at creating a safe space for creators, writers and artists to share their ideas and expression without any bias or discrimination. They embrace thought-provoking, original and experimental work that might not find a home elsewhere. Their mission is to build a community of literary enthusiasts committed to celebrating diversity, creativity, and critical thinking.

PoetryFictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
PaymentContributor copies only
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsNo

Writers should submit polished essays that align with the journal's focus on critical and personal nonfiction. Familiarize yourself with previously published pieces to understand the tone and scope. Submissions should be original, previously unpublished, and accompanied by a brief bio. Simultaneous submissions are generally accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Expect a response time of several weeks to a few months.

Submissions not following submission guidelines are rejected instantly! For example: Not following the theme of the issue/contest Exceeding the word limit or line limit (in poetry sub) Submitting written works as JPEG or PNG Grammar mistakes, loose structure, and null plot AI-generated, plagarized, or copied work

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-15

The Literary Times: ESSAY

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