Parabola
Literary Magazine
a quarterly journal devoted to the exploration of the quest for meaning as it is expressed in the world’s myths, symbols, and religious traditions, with particular emphasis on the relationship between this store of wisdom and our modern life.
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Accepts simultaneous submissions
What's that?
When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time
Accepts previously published
What's that?
When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary
Nominates for prizes
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
Has examples online
Offers expedited response
What's that?
Expedited submission: When the magazine offers a faster response time for an extra fee
Nonfiction (essays and translations)
Max words: 1000
Max words: 3000
Sub Genres: All / surprise us
Poetry
Min pieces: 1
Max pieces: 5
Review
Max words: 1
Max words: 500
Translation
How to submit
Processs
Email
Cover letter
Include a brief autobiography (2-3 sentences). Fit the description to the subject matter of the article, e.g., for an article on Tibetan Buddhism, “Smith spent three years travelling in Tibet.” Or, a publication credit: “Smith is the author of Pilgrimage in Tibet (W. W. Norton, 1987).” Always include your publisher.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
The file must be transmitted under the author’s last name, with an article orwith all poems in a single file, separated by page breaks. Each page must have the author’s name on it.
Author's rights
Parabola purchases the right to use an article in all substantially complete versions (including non-print versions) of a single issue of our journal. We also request the right to use the piece in the promotion of Parabola, and to authorize single-copy reproductions for academic purposes. All other rights are retained by the author.
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