Call for Submission: KISMET

We're thrilled to announce that we're now open for submissions, and our theme is Kismet.

Kismet is an ancient word meaning "fate" or "destiny." It is the unseen hand that guides us, sometimes gently, sometimes forcefully, toward the paths we're meant to take. Kismet is the whispered promise that some things are simply "meant to be" – a notion that both intrigues and intimidates us.

 

As you write, consider the following:

- How Kismet manifest in our lives

- Whether we can resist its pull or if surrender is inevitable

- The gray areas between free will and circumstance, where the choices we make intersect with the predetermined paths

- How our choices influence the course of our destinies

Submission Categories:

- Prose (short stories, flash fiction, or excerpts from larger works)

- Poetry (all forms and styles)

- Articles (personal essays, reflective pieces, or analytical insights)

Submission Guidelines:

Short stories should range between 800-2000 words. Poems should be at most 30 lines. Anything beyond 30 lines will not be accepted.

Every work you intend to send should be in one document attachment as .docx or .doc. Please ensure you permit us to access it before you send it.

The title of the document should be your full name and the title of your work(s) (Author name - Title).

Submissions are via email with the title of your email - "KISMET," while the body of the email should contain a cover letter, your name, and the genre you're submitting.

Submit your work via our email, arkoreart@gmail.com

The piece must be yours and must not have been published anywhere before. If it has been accepted anywhere, do well to inform us.

Attach a bio of no more than 200 words in your cover letter. It should be written in the third person. In your bio, include your social media handles.

Submission is open to everyone

Any submission that does not follow the submission guidelines will not be accepted for consideration.

Submission Window:

Submissions are welcome from 5th August, 2024, to 5th September, 2024. Ensure your work adheres to our guidelines before submission.

Compensation:

 Unfortunately, at present, Arkórè is an unpaid market. However, we highly value your contributions and promise to provide exposure through our digital platforms.

Thank you for choosing Arkórè as a platform to showcase your art and literature. We are excited to review your submissions and eagerly anticipate being moved by your emotionally rich stories and creative expressions.