The Closed Eye Open


Type Of Publisher
Online
Genres Published
Essays, Fiction, Poetry, Visual Art
Year Established
2020
Address
Hamburg, NY
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
We're interested in pursuing a multi-disciplinary approach to consciousness. Whether your own interest in consciousness stems from a scientific background, a spiritual tradition, a liberal arts discipline, or an intrinsic desire to investigate your own subjective world, you have a place here. We would like to explore the creative output of anyone who has spent time with the big questions--whether those questions are on the grand cosmic scale, are more focused on the human condition, or are grounded in personal and practical concerns. Although we encourage subject matter that includes "heightened" consciousness of visionary, mystical, and psychedelic states, we're very much open to work where these areas are not the primary focus. Work that engages with the consciousness in other ways are certainly welcome, whether that engagement is obvious or subtle.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Reading Period
Varies
Response Time
1 - 3 months
Average Unique Visitors Per Month
600
How Frequently Is Content Updated?
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Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
A cover letter is your message to us about your submission. You may include anything you feel is relevant to your submission (or your work more generally) and any information that is helpful for us to view your work in a proper context.
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
As far as "loose" guidelines, we like work that is thoughtful and engaging, offering a unique perspective or a strong sense of a creative vision. Our goal is to include a wide range of approaches to our main themes.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
You might consider submitting a few pieces that show a variety of style or technique. For us, pieces in a submission do not necessarily have to be considered as a collective whole.

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