Your Voice is our Living Record.
We seek poetry, prose, and visual art that navigates the intersections of chronic illness, disability, and the human condition. Whether your work is a quiet observation or a loud advocacy, we want to hold space for your story.
You don't need to be a "writer" to share here.
There is no perfect way to tell your story. All we ask is that you share what you're comfortable with in your own words, in your own time. A sentence, a poem, a paragraph. Whatever you have is enough.
Submission Ethics
We prioritize submissions from individuals with lived experience of chronic illness and disability. Our ethics are trauma-informed, protective, and non-corporate. You don't have to write perfectly — you just have to write honestly.
Read full ethics open_in_new"Art is the only way to run away without leaving home."
What we publish
Free to Submit
Submitting is completely free. This is a community space we exist to amplify your voice, not profit from it.
Editorial Support
- • Light grammar & clarity edits
- • Structural suggestions
- • Accessibility adjustments
- • Guidance for first-time contributors
Response Time
We respect your energy; expect a thoughtful response within 4–6 weeks.
Common Inquiries
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Your work is with us.
Thank you for trusting us with your story. Our editorial team will read your submission carefully and respond within 4–6 weeks.
What happens next
• You'll receive a confirmation email shortly.
• Our editors will review your work with care and context.
• You can track the status in your contributor dashboard.
Drag and drop your file here, or
Accepts images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WEBP) and PDF · Max 20MB
Anything you'd like editors to know context, process, specific accessibility needs, or just a hello.
A note on privacy
If you selected the anonymous byline option, your name will never appear alongside your published work. Your email is used only for editorial communication, never shared publicly.
Terms of Submission
By submitting your work to Episodic Magazine, you grant us a non-exclusive, perpetual right to publish and display your work in our journal (online and in any future print editions). You retain full copyright ownership of your work and are free to publish it anywhere else at any time. You also confirm that this work is your own original creation and does not infringe on anyone else's rights.
Questions? Email us at episodicmagazine@gmail.com