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LIBRETTO MAGAZINE BIANNUAL SUBMISSIONS

Libretto Magazine — Magazine of Arts and Publishing. We publish two issues a year — June and December.

 

LIBRETTO MAGAZINE BIANNUAL SUBMISSIONS

Welcome to our Biannual Literary Submissions! We’re a platform dedicated to showcasing the diverse voices and talents of writers worldwide. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting out, we invite you to share your stories, poems, and essays with us. Join our community of passionate writers and let your creativity shine!

 

Our Biannual Submissions Period are:

JUNE ISSUE: THEMED

Submission Opens: February 17th

Submission Closes: April 17th

Publication: June

 

DECEMBER ISSUE: THEMED

Submission Opens: August 30th

Submission Closes: October 31st

Publication: December

 

NOTE: Kindly know all submissions are made through the submissions form and ONE entry per submission period.

 

For Issue 14, with the theme SURVIVAL, Libretto Magazine is pleased to announce it’s call for submissions. Libretto Magazine invites writers, poets, essayists, spoken word artists, and visual creatives from across the globe to contribute to Issue 14, centered on the powerful and timely theme: SURVIVAL. But what does it truly mean to survive? In this issue, we seek urgent, emotionally resonant works that delve into survival in all its forms—be it physical, emotional, cultural, political, or spiritual. We are drawn to stories that confront the raw realities of survival: personal or collective endurance, psychological and emotional struggle in the face of loss, trauma, or isolation, and the fight to exist amid war, climate crisis, or displacement. Submissions may also explore themes of cultural and linguistic preservation, or examine survival as an act of resistance, rebellion, or even rebirth. We welcome pieces that illuminate the quiet acts of persistence and the flickering flame of radical hope, as well as those that question the blurred line between surviving and truly living. This is more than a theme—it is a call to bear witness, to reflect, and to speak back to the world.

Send in your experiences and desires, your resilience and patience for brighter days to return, as well as your dreams and despair in relation to the theme. We want voice. We want artistry. We want heart. The selection process is set to be thoroughly rigorous, therefore, endeavor to submit only your best work of art.

 

The submissions window opens: October 1—November 30, 2025.

 

Submission Guidelines:

 

  1. POETRY:
  • Submit up to 3-5 poems per entry.
  • Each poem can be of any length.
  • Include all poems in a single document.
  • Preferred format: Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF.
  • Use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12.(Single-Spaced).
  • Each poem should be titled and every new poem should begin on a new page.
  • Include author’s name, and a biography of no more than hundred words, written in the third person attached on a single document, a profile picture of you in high-resolution, and your social media handle(s).
  • Only send unpublished work.
  • We accept simultaneous submissions, please do let us know if your submission has been accepted by another platform.
  • Submission must be properly edited and sent through our submission form. Our editorial team reserves the right to edit your work if there is any need. 

Submit your poetry submissions Here

 

  1. NONFICTION/ESSAY:
  • Submit one entry for nonfiction, essay or article.
  • Length: 2,500 to 3,000 words.
  • Preferred format: Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF.
  • Use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12 (Double-Spaced)
  • Include author’s name, and a biography of no more than hundred words, written in the third person attached on a single document, a profile picture of you in high-resolution, and your social media handle(s).
  • Only send unpublished work.
  • We accept simultaneous submissions, please do let us know if your submission has been accepted by another platform.
  • Submission must be properly edited and sent through our submission form. Our editorial team reserves the right to edit your work if there is any need. 

Submit your Nonfiction/Essay submissions Here

 

  1. FLASH FICTION:
  • Submit one short story per entry for flash fiction
  • Length: 1,000 to 1500 words.
  • Preferred format: Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF.
  • Use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12. (Double-Spaced).
  • Include author’s name, and a biography of no more than hundred words, written in the third person attached on a single document, a profile picture of you in high-resolution, and your social media handle(s).
  • Only send unpublished work.
  • We accept simultaneous submissions, please do let us know if your submission has been accepted by another platform.
  • Submission must be properly edited and sent through our submission form. Our editorial team reserves the right to edit your work if there is any need. 

Submit your Flash Fiction submissions Here

 

  1. FICTION:
  • Submit one short story per entry for fiction
  • Length: 3,500–5,000 words.
  • Preferred format: Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF.
  • Use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12. (Double-Spaced).
  • Include author’s name, and a biography of no more than hundred words, written in the third person attached on a single document, a profile picture of you in high-resolution, and your social media handle(s).
  • Only send unpublished work.
  • We accept simultaneous submissions, please do let us know if your submission has been accepted by another platform.
  • Submission must be properly edited and sent through our submission form. Our editorial team reserves the right to edit your work if there is any need. 

Submit your Fiction submissions Here

 

  1. VISUAL ARTS/PHOTOGRAPHY:
  • Submit original artwork or photography.
  • Length: 10-15 artworks
  • High-resolution images preferred (at least 300 dpi) with a note about the work you are submitting.
  • Submissions should include a cover letter with a brief history/synopsis about each artworks.
  • Include author’s name, and a biography of no more than hundred words, written in the third person attached on a single document, a profile picture of you in high-resolution, and your social media handle(s).
  • Only send unpublished work.
  • We accept simultaneous submissions, please do let us know if your submission has been accepted by another platform.
  • Submission must be sent through our submission form. 

Submit your Visual Arts and Photography submissions Here

 

  1. ONE ACT PLAY:
  • Submit original plays or scripts for one act play
  • Length: 10 to 20 pages.
  • The submissions should have at least 8-10 characters
  • Preferred format: Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF.
  • Use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12. (Double-Spaced).
  • Submissions should include a cover letter with a brief synopsis of the play, and include the reading time, performance history and awards (If there are any).
  • Include author’s name, and a biography of no more than hundred words, written in the third person attached on a single document, a profile picture of you in high-resolution, and your social media handle(s).
  • Only send unpublished work.
  • We accept simultaneous submissions, please do let us know if your submission has been accepted by another platform.
  • Submission must be properly edited and sent through our submission form. Our editorial team reserves the right to edit your work if there is any need. 

Submit your One Act Play submissions Here

 

  1. BOOK REVIEWS:
  • Submit original book review
  • Length: Not more than 1,500 to 2,000 word
  • Preferred format: Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF.
  • Use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12. (Double-Spaced).
  • Submissions should include a cover letter with a brief synopsis of the book you are writing a review on.
  • Include author’s name, and a biography of no more than hundred words, written in the third person attached on a single document, a profile picture of you in high-resolution, and your social media handle(s).
  • Only send unpublished work.
  • We accept simultaneous submissions, please do let us know if your submission has been accepted by another platform.
  • Submission must be properly edited and sent through our submission form. Our editorial team reserves the right to edit your work if there is any need. 

Submit your Book Review submissions Here

 

  1. SPOKEN WORD (VIDEO):
  • You can submit 1-3 spoken word video entries.
  • Keep your video between 3-5 minutes. Short, powerful, and to the point.
  • Your piece should reflect the theme of this issue, which is “Survival.”
  • You can explore it from any angle: personal struggle, community resilience, cultural survival, daily battles, or nature’s endurance.
  • Record in a quiet place with good light. Make sure your face is visible and the sound is audible.
  • Record the video in landscape (horizontal) dimension.
  • Keep it simple—no need for heavy edits, filters, or visual effects.
  • Deliver like you are speaking directly to your audience.
  • Save your video in MP4 format (or a widely supported format).
  • Ensure the video is of good quality (preferably HD).
  • Submit within the deadline provided.
  • Name the file: Spoken Word_ [Your Name] _Survival
  • By sending in, you allow us to share your video on the Libretto Publishers platforms (YouTube, Spotify, Audiomack, social media and website).
  • Credit will always be given to the performer.

Submit your Spoken Word (video) submissions Here

 

ISSUE EDITOR’S NAME: AJENIFUJA ADETOKUNBO

AJENIFUJA ADETOKUNBO is a Nigerian-born sculptor, painter and a writer. Adetokunbo draws his artistic inspiration from his cultural heritage and the world around him. His art often explores themes of identity, community, and the human experience. He has participated in several group exhibitions. He is a full-time studio Artist in Ibeju Lekki Lagos, Nigeria.

 

PUBLICATION RIGHTS NOTICE

Libretto Magazine reserves the right to publish its content in both print and digital formats, including distribution via Amazon for print editions and as an eBook. We do not accept previously published works unless specifically requested by our editorial team.  

 

Upon publication, individual rights revert to the authors. By submitting your work, you affirm that you are the sole author and retain all rights to your work. If republishing a piece that first appeared in Libretto Magazine, proper citation is requested.  

 

Additionally, we reserve the right to nominate works published in Libretto Magazine for prestigious honors such as the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net, and other awards. Authors will be informed of any such nominations via email.

 

While we would love to be able to provide financial remuneration to the artists whose work we publish, unfortunately we are currently not able to do so. However, if you would like to show appreciation for the contributors featured in this issue and support Libretto in its mission to uplift emerging voices, you can make a donation through our website via this link: Donation Page Here. Your support helps us continue to provide a platform for talented artists and writers.