PHIL LIT Journal: (PROSE) General Submissions — Fiction
Before you apply
About this call
PHIL LIT Journal is currently accepting general submissions of fiction for its Winter Issue. The call is open until November 13, 2026, or until the journal reaches its submission cap. There is no fee to submit. The journal invites work that broadly and loosely interprets the theme 'Inheritance & Impressions.' This theme suggests an engagement with legacies, both personal and collective, and the marks left by experience, memory, and lineage. The journal's stated interest in work that interprets the theme loosely indicates a curatorial openness to a range of approaches, provided they resonate with the thematic undercurrent. While the journal does not specify a prize or payment, it offers publication in its Winter Issue. The journal's current issue is always open and free to read, with the current volume available to free subscribers. This suggests a commitment to accessibility and a readership that engages with the journal's curated content. Submitters are encouraged to read the journal's issues to understand the aesthetic and editorial sensibilities of the publication. This is a no-fee opportunity, which aligns with the journal's apparent ethos of removing barriers to submission. The curatorial vision for this call is shaped by the theme 'Inheritance & Impressions.' This could encompass narratives about family histories, cultural heritage, the impact of place, or the traces of the past on the present. The journal's description emphasizes a broad and loose interpretation, suggesting that they are not looking for literal or narrow readings but rather for fiction that engages with the theme in inventive and resonant ways. The Winter Issue will likely feature a collection of voices that explore these ideas from diverse perspectives.
What to send
One prose work in standard manuscript format with no identifying information; label as fiction or nonfiction in the title