ESSAY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The Essays section at The Literary Times is where we publish writing that thinks deeply, haunts quietly, and stays with the reader long after the page ends. We are not looking for homework, performative intellect, or clichéd inspiration. We welcome writing that is analytical, opinionated, and critically engaged. Our focus is on literature and culture through the lens of criticism, theory, and reflection. Submissions should lean more toward argument and exploration than summary or surface-level commentary.
Submission Guidelines
Genres we Accept
How to submit
We recommend collecting submissions through a Google Form set to accept file uploads. Submit your works by clicking on the the link given below:
Expedited Response
- Standard submissions are always free and will be reviewed within our normal window (up to 2 months).
- If you would like a faster response (within 3 days) on your submission(s) we offer expedited response as an optional paid service.
- NOTE: This service does not affect your chances of acceptance; it simply gives you additional options if you would like them. Just purchase our service via link given below! Send your submission as usual (using our official google form), purchase our service and add correct details (your name and your submission details) at the end of your purchase.
Important Note:
✦ Please provide an authentic email address so that we can contact you in the future to inform you that your work has been accepted for submission. It is important to provide a valid and active email address to ensure effective communication and to keep you updated on the status of your submission.
✦ Submissions that do not follow submissions guidelines will be automatically rejected.
✦ Any literary idea\’s interpretation is completely up to the writer/artist but failing to adhere to literary theme can also result in your submission being rejected, even if your work is well-written or technically sound.
✦If you haven’t received a response from us within 2 months, please consider your submission declined. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
✦ If your Work does not get accepted, don’t get discouraged, rejection doesn’t define your worth as a writer or artist. Keep submitting!