Welcome to Ars Literica!
At Ars Literica, we do not limit your writing to any form, topic, or genre. In general, we are looking for works that show meditation/passion for life, society, and/or literature.
For publication in Ars Literica, we consider:
- Fiction
- Personal Essay & Memoir
- Poetry (1 – 3 poems are considered 1 work)
- Dramatic Script
- Excerpt from larger works
- Literary Criticism
- Original Translation
- Artworks
Word Limit: 2,500 words for prose, 80 lines for poetry.
Please 12-point-type, double-spaced (except for poetry), and submit your work as a Microsoft Word or PDF file to our portal.
| Reading Period | Publication Date | |
| Spring Issue | Jan 1 – Feb 15 | Mar 1 |
| Spring Nova Awards | Jan 15 – Mar 1 | N/a |
| Summer Issue | Apr 15 – Jun 15 | Jul 1 |
| Summer Nova Awards | Jul 15 – Sep 1 | N/a |
| Fall Issue | Aug 15 – Oct 5 | Oct 15 |
| Winter Issue | Oct 15 – Nov 15 | Dec 1 |
Current Reading Period: Closed to Submissions until January 1st.
We do not accept submissions outside the reading period. Do not send new drafts unless requested to do so by an editor.
We read every submission, and you will receive a response from our editors within 2 – 3 weeks of your submission. Feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding submission or publication.
Authors whose works are included in the Arsliterica will receive payment of 20 – 500 RMB, depending on the volume and quality of works submitted.
Please submit your work to our editor at cadenchisaw@gmail.com or through our submission portal.