I paint flowers so they will not die—Frida Kahlo
Art is the soul of a mad world. Art is keeping alive. Art is resurrection. Art keeps even death alive.
For this 52nd Issue, we want your daring, your meaningless, your gardens and your graves. We want your unhinged, your sane, your fitful slumbers and gentle rests. We want every story that is worth telling, and that is every story. The Muse is because you are what you are.
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:
1. Entries must be sent in as doc. or docx attachments in 12 font size, Times New Roman font. Do not include your name in the body of work.
2. Entries must be the original work of the author and must not have been published elsewhere.
● Poetry: Submit a maximum of 3 poems of not more than 40 lines each.
● Plays (One Acts) must not exceed 3500 words. Submit a single entry
● Short stories should be between 1500-3500 words. Submit a single entry.
● Pidgin Poetry: Submit a maximum of 3 poems of not more than 30 lines each.
● Creative Non-fiction should not exceed 2500 words. Submit a single entry.
● Flash Fiction must not exceed 1000 words.
● Critical Essays/Research Papers on Language or Literature must not exceed 3500 words. Submit a single entry.
● Literary Reviews must be of a book not published earlier than 2021 and must not exceed 2500 words. Submit a single entry.
● Artworks/Photography should be scanned and sent as a Microsoft Word doc. Submit a maximum of 3 entries.
● Hybrids are accepted too. Should not exceed 2500 words. Submit a single entry.
3. Subject of the email should follow this format: SUBMISSION FOR THE MUSE 52: GENRE: Title of the work.
4. A brief, well-written cover letter will be appreciated.
5. Include a bio of not more than 100 words in a separate doc. attachment.
6. Send your entries to the email: museunn@gmail.com
7. Originality is of the essence.
WINDOW OPENS: July 5th, 2024
DEADLINE: August 30th, 11:59 p.m.
SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: The Muse Journal allows for simultaneous submissions but kindly inform us if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Long live us!