The Formula is a biannual literature magazine

2021 S/S Submission is open NOW

Unpublished work only. We only accept unpublished written and artworks that have not been published, contracted to be published, or that are parts of a collection being prepared for future publication.

Simultaneous submissions are encouraged! But let us know immediately if your submitted work is selected for publication elsewhere.

Genre. If you have work that doesn’t fit into the below categories, choose the most appropriate and include a note—we’ll sort it out for you. Submit a maximum of three pieces across the three genres.

Format. Please attach your work to our submission form as a .doc, .docx or .rtf file. We do not accept pdfs or shared Google Docs. Art submissions must be in a .jpeg (2MB maximum) or .wav , .mp3, .mp4 format as an attachment in your submission form.

At this time, we are unable to compensate contributors.