Spring 2027 Issue Theme: (Re)discovery
The art of discovering is to find. Each day we have the opportunity to experience something for the first time or again with new eyes. The theme for Metonym Journal’s 2027 issue is (Re)discovery:
- Childhood joys
- Finding what was lost
- Old hobbies
- Family heritage
- Community
- Travel
- Finding God
- Relationships, old and new
These are glimpses of what (re)discovery could look like. As we move through life, the things we take with us can be made new simply by giving them a second look. Moving forward often involves reflecting on what we have left behind. We hope that exploring the themes of discovery and rediscovery opens opportunities for artistic creation.
We look forward to your poetry, prose, and visual art submissions!
Submissions must be previously unpublished work. Simultaneous submissions will be considered as long as we are notified immediately if the piece is accepted elsewhere. Work that will be considered from an author includes:
- 1-4 poems on the same submission, each under two pages long
- Fiction or creative non-fiction up to 1,500 words
- 1-4 pieces of original, sophisticated, and complete artwork or photography
Please use the title of your piece as the title of your submission. For poetry submissions that include multiple pieces, please divide each poem title with a /.
Though your name will be attributed to your work when published, Metonym editors review each piece as a blind submission. Please do not include any identifying information in your manuscript, including within the file name or anywhere on the document. Works containing personal identifying information (including, but not limited to: names, phone numbers, emails, or physical addresses) will be disqualified.
With the current surge of Artificial Intelligence being implemented in future technology, Metonym does not accept works that are AI generated, whether it be art or manuscript. We believe that the best work comes from original, authentic pieces that speak from the artist themselves. Any submissions that are AI generated will result in disqualification.
Submissions close October 25, 2026 at 11:59pm, PST
Our current response time varies and will be longer if your work is under serious consideration, but acceptance and rejection notifications will generally be sent out by the end of December each calendar year. Please be patient! We are a small, hard-working staff and we want to give every piece the time it deserves.
If you are accepted, we will send you a free copy of the finished journal in Spring.
Submissions must be previously unpublished work. Simultaneous submissions will be considered as long as we are notified immediately if the piece is accepted elsewhere. Work that will be considered from an author includes:
- 1-4 poems on the same submission, each under two pages long
- Fiction or creative non-fiction up to 1,500 words
- 1-4 pieces of original, sophisticated, and complete artwork or photographs
Please use the name of your work as the title of your submission (if poetry, divide individual titles with a /).
Though your name will be attributed to your work when published, Metonym editors review each piece as a blind submission. Please do not include any identifying information in your manuscript, including within the file name or anywhere on the document. Works containing personal identifying information (including, but not limited to: names, phone numbers, emails, or physical addresses) will be disqualified.
With the current surge of Artificial Intelligence being implemented in future technology, Metonym does not accept works that are AI generated, whether it be art or manuscript. We believe that the best work comes from original, authentic pieces that speak from the artist themselves. Any submissions that are AI generated will result in disqualification.
Submissions close October 25, 2026 at 11:59pm, PST
Submissions must be previously unpublished work. Simultaneous submissions will be considered as long as we are notified immediately if the piece is accepted elsewhere. Work that will be considered from an author includes:
- 1-4 poems on the same submission, each under two pages long
- Fiction or creative non-fiction up to 1,500 words
- 1-4 pieces of original, sophisticated, and complete artwork or photography
Please use the name of your work as the title of your submission (if poetry, divide individual titles with a /).
Though your name will be attributed to your work when published, Metonym editors review each piece as a blind submission. Please do not include any identifying information in your manuscript, including within the file name or anywhere on the document. Works containing personal identifying information (including, but not limited to: names, phone numbers, emails, or physical addresses) will be disqualified.
With the current surge of Artificial Intelligence being implemented in future technology, Metonym does not accept works that are AI generated, whether it be art or manuscript. We believe that the best work comes from original, authentic pieces that speak from the artist themselves. Any submissions that are AI generated will result in disqualification.
Submissions close October 25, 2026 at 11:59pm, PST
Submissions must be previously unpublished work. Simultaneous submissions will be considered as long as we are notified immediately if the piece is accepted elsewhere. Work that will be considered from an author includes:
- 1-4 poems on the same submission, each under two pages long
- Fiction or creative non-fiction up to 1,500 words
- 1-4 pieces of original, sophisticated, and complete artwork or photography
Please use the name of your work as the title of your submission (if poetry, divide individual titles with a /).
Though your name will be attributed to your work when published, Metonym editors review each piece as a blind submission. Please do not include any identifying information in your manuscript, including within the file name or anywhere on the document. Works containing personal identifying information (including, but not limited to: names, phone numbers, emails, or physical addresses) will be disqualified.
With the current surge of Artificial Intelligence being implemented in future technology, Metonym does not accept works that are AI generated, whether it be art or manuscript. We believe that the best work comes from original, authentic pieces that speak from the artist themselves. Any submissions that are AI generated will result in disqualification.
Submissions close October 25, 2026 at 11:59pm, PST
Submissions must be previously unpublished work. Simultaneous submissions will be considered as long as we are notified immediately if the piece is accepted elsewhere. Work that will be considered from an author includes:
- 1-4 poems on the same submission, each under two pages long
- Fiction or creative non-fiction up to 1,500 words
- 1-4 pieces of original, sophisticated, and complete artwork or photography
Please use the name of your work as the title of your submission (if poetry, divide individual titles with a /).
Though your name will be attributed to your work when published, Metonym editors review each piece as a blind submission. Please do not include any identifying information in your manuscript, including within the file name or anywhere on the document. Works containing personal identifying information (including, but not limited to: names, phone numbers, emails, or physical addresses) will be disqualified.
With the current surge of Artificial Intelligence being implemented in future technology, Metonym does not accept works that are AI generated, whether it be art or manuscript. We believe that the best work comes from original, authentic pieces that speak from the artist themselves. Any submissions that are AI generated will result in disqualification.
Submissions close October 25, 2026 at 11:59pm, PST