Submission window: December 11, 2025 – February 1, 2026
This edition will celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, whether gender queer, non-binary, agender, gender-fluid, transgender, or anyone within the LGBTQ+ community, including those who choose not to label themselves or are still embracing their journey. Each person decides their own path and identity.
We welcome work that reflects on:
- Experiences of feeling “othered” by societal rules and norms.
- Trans joy, resilience, and creativity as forms of resistance.
- Cultural perspectives on gender and identity, and how different societies approach openness.
- Reflections on restrictive laws or policies that deny freedom of expression, and the importance of resisting them through art-activism.
This magazine is not about “unconventionality”, but it is about uniqueness, freedom, and growing communities and care. Through stories, poems, essays, and art, we want to honor the joy, struggles, and resistance of queer and trans lives worldwide. We welcome submissions from all over the world, regardless of gender or identity.
Submission Guidelines for Quarterly Literary Magazine:
We accept: Poetry, Short stories (2500 words or less), Essays (2500 words or less), or Artwork*
*Submission for artwork is unlimited. Please note, your published artwork might be presented in black-and-white and therefore should be suitable for “print”. We WILL NOT accept any AI-Generated art. Ensure your artwork is submitted as .JPG, .PDFs, or .PNGs.
Please submit your poetry, short story, essay, or artwork to [email protected] along with the following required information:
- Your full name and/or pen name.
- Your country of residence.
- A brief third-person bio (roughly 100 words). If your bio includes references of your past work, feel free to provide links!
- A brief foreword to your piece (between 300-500 words), explaining your inspiration for creating it, background information, explanation of key characters, and any other key insight for the reader.
*If your piece is accepted, we will request a high-resolution author photograph. However, authors are not required to provide photographs of themselves and are always welcome to decline, should they wish to remain anonymous.
IHRAM Press Publishes pays $50 per accepted written piece.
IHRAM Press Publishes pays $25 per accepted artist.
