Lost & Found: Nonfiction for Lost & Found!
Overview
Lost & Found is a magazine that publishes fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid work, with a particular interest in writing that explores themes of loss, recovery, memory, and discovery. This call for submissions centers on the theme 'Lost & Found,' interpreted broadly to include what can be misplaced, rediscovered, remembered, recovered, or found in unexpected places. The magazine seeks work that engages with these ideas in nuanced and original ways. The submission process is straightforward: there is no fee to submit, and the deadline is fixed for November 25, 2026. While the magazine publishes both fiction and nonfiction, this call specifically seeks nonfiction and hybrid work, though the description also mentions fiction. Writers are encouraged to orient themselves to the submissions portal for full guidelines. The magazine does not specify a prize or payment, but publication in Lost & Found offers a platform for writers to share their work with a discerning readership. As an editor, I see this as an opportunity for writers to explore the theme of 'Lost & Found' in its many permutations. The magazine's openness to hybrid work suggests a curatorial vision that values experimentation and boundary-pushing. The theme itself is rich with potential: personal essays about family artifacts, reported pieces on vanished communities, or lyrical meditations on memory and its gaps. The key is to approach the theme with specificity and depth, avoiding clichés. Lost & Found appears to be a venue that respects the writer's time and effort, offering a no-fee submission process and a clear deadline.