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Submissions

How to submit your writing and other proposals to our magazine

Identity Theory is a well established, highly regarded web magazine with a vast audience.

We accept fiction, essays, poetry, interviews, reviews (of books, music, and film), political musings, visual art, and other quality digital content for publication.

Thanks to our many years of publishing and high-profile press coverage, our readership offers the perfect audience for anyone looking to gain exposure: we're a choice online destination of literary enthusiasts, well-established writers, and influential publishers and agents.

Before submitting your work, please read the following breakdown of contacts and specific submission guidelines:

General Queries, Author Interviews, and Column/Blog Proposals
Contact: Matt Borondy at editor@identitytheory.com

Fiction
Contact: Andrew Whitacre at fiction@identitytheory.com
See: Fiction Submission Guidelines

Essays/Nonfiction
Contact: Amy Lee Scott at essays@identitytheory.com
See: Nonfiction Submission Guidelines

Music Reviews
Contact: Anna-Lynne Williams at music@identitytheory.com

Social Justice Articles
Contact: Elham Shabahat at social@identitytheory.com
See: Social Justice Submission Guidelines

Film Reviews
Contact: Matthew Sorrento at film@identitytheory.com
See: Film Submission Guidelines

Visual Art and Art-Related Writing
Contact: Alexandra Tursi at tursita@identitytheory.com
See: Visual Art Submission Guidelines

Poetry
Our poetry submissions are currently closed. Please check back in a few weeks for more information.

Book Reviews
Contact: Matthew Tiffany and Michele Filgate at books@identitytheory.com

For all submissions, please include the following info in your email...

1. Your name
2. Your preferred e-mail address (and note whether or not you want it posted)
3. A short bio (about 50 words or less)
4. Your homepage and links to some of your other work online (if applicable)

It would also be very nice if you mentioned how you found us.

More notes regarding submissions

You will retain the copyrights to your material, and your bio, links, and e-mail will be included with your work.

We do not currently pay for content, though we strongly believe publishing your work will offer you value beyond money.

It is not generally acceptable to send simultaneous submissions or previously published work unless you notify us.

If you have any more questions, email Identity Theory editor Matt Borondy at editor@identitytheory.com

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