Poemify Magazine, Atonement Issue V
Poemify Magazine is now accepting submissions for our upcoming issue, which will be themed “Atonement.” We are looking for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, creative essays, and photo art that explore the theme of atonement in all its forms. Our Guest Editor for this issue is John Chinyaka Onyeche, author of “25 Atonements”, a collection of poems from which this issue derives its theme.
Atonement is the act of making amends for a wrong or offense. It can be done through repentance, restitution, or other means. In the context of this call for submission, we are looking for works that explore the theme of atonement in all its forms. This could include works that deal with the personal, social, or spiritual aspects of atonement.
What We Want
Here are some examples of how the theme of atonement could be explored in different genres:
Poetry
A poem could explore the emotional journey of a person who is seeking atonement.
We are looking for poems that are well-crafted, original, and engaging. Poems should be no more than 500 lines in length. Please submit your poems as a single document in .doc or .docx format.
Fiction
A short story could tell the story of a person who makes amends for a wrong they have committed.
We are looking for short stories that are well-written, original, and engaging. Click here for guidelines. Please submit your stories as a single document in .doc or .docx format.
Nonfiction
A nonfiction story could explore the theological or philosophical implications of atonement.
We are looking for essays, articles, and other nonfiction pieces that are well-researched, informative, and engaging. More on guidelines here. Please submit your nonfiction pieces as a single document in .doc or .docx format.
Creative Essays
A personal essay could explore the author’s own experience with atonement.
We are looking for creative essays that explore the theme of atonement in a personal and/or reflective way. Click here for creative essays word count. Please submit your creative essays as a single document in .doc or .docx format.
Photo Art
A photograph could depict a scene that is symbolic of atonement.
We are looking for photo art that explores the theme of atonement in a visual way. Photo art can be in the form of photographs, paintings, drawings, or other visual media. Please submit your photo art as a high-resolution image in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format.
We are open to all creative interpretations of the theme of atonement. We are excited to see what you come up with.
Submissions Guidelines
- All submissions must be original and unpublished.
- All submissions must be submitted electronically via our online submission form. Click here to submit.
- Please include your name, email address, and a brief bio with each submission.
- Please do not include your name or any other identifying information on your work.
- We will only consider submissions that are submitted by the deadline.
Submissions Deadline
The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2023.
Acceptances
Accepted entries will be notified by email and our website by July 31, 2023.
Publication
Selected works will be published in Poemify Magazine’s upcoming issue, which will be released in August 2023.
We look forward to reading your submissions!
