Relief: A Journal of Art & Faith — Submissions

Overview
Relief: A Journal of Art & Faith is a literary magazine that engages the intersection of artistic practice and spiritual inquiry. The journal provides a forum for writers whose work contends with questions of faith, belief, and transcendence, without prescribing a particular doctrinal stance. Its pages are open to a range of perspectives, from the devout to the doubting, and it seeks writing that is formally accomplished and intellectually rigorous. The submission call is for fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. While the journal's title signals a concern with faith, the editors are not looking for devotional or didactic work. Instead, they seek literary writing that explores the complexities of belief, the nuances of doubt, and the ways in which spiritual or religious experience shapes human life. The journal's aesthetic is ecumenical, welcoming both explicitly religious and more obliquely spiritual approaches. Writers accepted for publication will join a community of contributors that includes both emerging and established voices. The journal offers a platform for work that might be overlooked by secular literary magazines, and it takes seriously the craft of writing as a means of exploring ultimate questions. There is no submission fee indicated, though writers should verify current guidelines on the journal's website.