The Arkansas International – Open Call for Fiction, Poetry, Essays, Comics & Works in Translation

Location
International

Open to
Writers, artists, and translators of unpublished fiction, poetry, nonfiction, graphic literature, and translated works. Submissions open from June 9 – August 15, 2025, via Submittable.

Genres Accepted (General Submissions)

• Fiction

• Poetry

• Nonfiction / Essays

• Graphic Literature / Comics

• Translation (Poetry & Prose)

Submission Guidelines

• Fiction & Nonfiction: Max 8,000 words

• Poetry: Up to 5 poems in a single document

• Comics: One piece per submission

• Translations: Must include original language text and confirm rights for translation

• Only one submission per genre per reading period

• Simultaneous submissions accepted (notify if accepted elsewhere)

• Include a brief cover letter with titles, contact info, short bio, and contributor status

Application Fee
$4 per submission
Waivers available for BIPOC and those with financial need. Email editor@arkint.org to request.

What’s Provided

• Payment:

• $25 per 500-word page (fiction, nonfiction, translations)

• $25 per page (poetry and comics)

• Maximum payment: $200

• One-year digital subscription for all contributors

• Print contributors receive 2 complimentary copies

What the artist must cover
Submission fee (unless waived)

Format

• Spring issue (Issue #19, 2026): Online only

• Fall issue: Print + Online, with themed content

Deadline
August 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM CST

Response Time
3–6 months (or longer, depending on volume)

Additional Notes

• No AI-generated content allowed

• Works must be previously unpublished

• Late submissions will not be accepted

• Contact via Submittable for updates or partial withdrawals (especially for poetry)