about identity theory
Submission Guidelines
How to submit your fiction, poetry, essays, reviews, and more to our online magazine
Identity Theory is a highly regarded web magazine that has been publishing literary works online for a vast audience since 2000.
We accept fiction, essays, poetry, interviews, reviews (of books, music, and film), political opinion, 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: Submissions currently closed.
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
We are currently only accepting poems about money.
See: Poetry Submission Guidelines
Book Reviews
We do not accept unsolicited book review submissions. To be considered for review assignments, send a bio and samples to Matthew Tiffany 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 monetary gain. (For starters, we promote your work on Twitter, Facebook, email newsletters, and more.)
It is not 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.