Issue 1: Eternal
Our first theme is 'Eternal': without beginning or end; lasting forever; always existing.
Your work must have some connection to the theme, but it doesn't have to be extreme. 'Eternal' can be incorporated in any way that you see fit — it may be literally, metaphorically, or just the vibes. However, we do require you to state how it fits; otherwise, your submission will not be considered.
Guidelines
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We do not accept any work that has been created using generative AI in any form. This includes using it to come up with ideas or to brainstorm.
All submissions must be in English. As much as we would love to publish in other languages, we don't have anyone fluent in other languages in our team.
We accept and encourage simultaneous submissions, but please email us if it is accepted elsewhere.
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Submissions that promote, glorify, or romanticize hate speech will not be accepted.
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We accept documents and PDFs. Do not include images in your submission.
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If submitting multiple pieces at a time, provide clear distinctions between each piece. Preferably, start each one on a new page.
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You are only allowed to submit a form of writing once, but you are able to submit to all categories. If you submit multiple times in one category, we will only consider your first submission.
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We publish poetry, prose, and creative nonfiction.
Poetry
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We accept any form of poetry.
Maximum 1,000 words OR 100 lines for each piece.
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1-5 poem(s) can be submitted, but these must be submitted at the same time.
Fiction
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Can include short stories, flash fiction, microfiction, scripts, etc.
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Maximum 2,000 words for each piece, but we prefer it to be under 1,500 words.
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1-2 prose piece(s) can be submitted, but these must be submitted at the same time.
Creative Nonfiction
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Can include memoirs, essays, reviews, etc. If you are unsure if your work applies, feel free to email us.
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Maximum 2,000 words.
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Only 1 creative nonfiction piece can be submitted at a time.
Submissions will be closing on the 15th of November, 2026.
If you have any questions, feel free to either DM us on Instagram or email dorveilleliterary@outlook.com.
Issue 1 Cover image contest
The theme for our first issue is 'Eternal': without beginning or end; lasting forever; always existing.
We are looking for art, digital art, or photographs that capture this idea to be used for the cover image of our magazine. Particularly, we would love something surreal or dreamy that encompasses the idea of immortality, agelessness, and the natural world.
The contest will be closing on the 15th of September.
Guidelines
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We do not accept any work that has been created using generative AI in any form. This includes using it to edit images (eg. to remove parts of a photograph) or to create any part of the art for you (eg. tracing images of art created using AI).
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Submissions that promote, glorify, or romanticize hate speech will not be accepted.
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We only accept images.
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We only accept one submission from each person.
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We will be accepting traditional art, digital art, and photography.
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Please be aware that when putting together the issue, we may need to make adjustments to your piece (eg. colours) in order for it to fit the aesthetic of our issue.
1st Place
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Featured as the cover image of our Issue.
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Featured on our website.
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Included in a Instagram post announcing the winners.
2nd and 3rd Place
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Featured inside our magazine.
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Featured on our website.
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Included in a Instagram post announcing the winners.
Honorable Mentions
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Featured on our website.
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Included in a Instagram post announcing the winners.
Although it is not required, if you include your instagram handle and/or TikTok username, we'll be able to tag you in any posts we make that feature any of your accepted work. If you don't provide us one and your are chosen, then we will be unable to make sure you are given the amount of credit you deserve.
Submissions will be closing on the 15th of September, 2026.
If you have any questions, feel free to either DM us or email dorveilleliterary@outlook.com.
Our blog
Unlike our issues, our blog has no theme and is open all year round. If you have a piece that you want to get published but don't know where, our blog is the perfect spot!
Our blog publishes 1-5 pieces once a fortnight (or roughly twice a month) every Sunday, and has a faster response time to our issue submissions as we are not as limited to the volume of submissions that we can publish. There is no cap on how many submissions we can accept from one person, and we are able to publish pieces up to 5,000 words!
Sound like a great find? Read the guidelines below and feel free to submit!
Guidelines
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We do not accept any work that has been created using generative AI in any form. This includes using it to come up with ideas or to brainstorm.
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All submissions must be in English. As much as we would love to publish in other languages, we don't have anyone fluent in other languages in our team.
-
We accept and encourage simultaneous submissions, but please email us if it is accepted elsewhere.
-
Submissions that promote, glorify, or romanticize hate speech will not be accepted.
-
We accept documents and PDFs.
-
We publish poetry, prose, and creative nonfiction.
Poetry
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We accept any form of poetry.
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Maximum 5,000 words in total.
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1-5 poem(s) can be submitted. These will all be published at the same time, so ensure to name each and that they have relation to one another.
Fiction
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Can include short stories, flash fiction, microfiction, scripts, etc.
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Maximum 5,000 words for each piece
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1 prose piece can be submitted at a time.
Creative Nonfiction
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Can include memoirs, essays, reviews, etc.
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Maximum 5,000 words.
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1 creative nonfiction piece can be submitted at a time.
Submissions for our blog are open year round.
If you have any questions, feel free to either DM us on Instagram or email dorveilleliterary@outlook.com.