Iris youth magazine’s third issue

We are currently accepting submissions for our third issue via email and our submissions form!

We accept submissions from writers aged 12-26 from anywhere in the world! Decisions are made on a rolling basis, and you will be notified via email if your work is accepted.

We are also offering free feedback to artists from marginalized backgrounds of any medium upon request, so be sure to include whether you’d like to receive feedback along with your submission if you are a member of a marginalized community.

submissions guidelines.
Please follow all submission guidelines in order to be considered for publication.

We accept a variety of visual and written mediums, including (but not limited to):

poetry
short story
non-fiction
essay
drawing
painting
sculpture
textile
ceramic
hybrid works
We do not tolerate:

hate speech or discriminatory messaging
previously published work
work over 3000 words or 7 pages
Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but please notify us immediately via email if your work is accepted elsewhere. Published contributors retain the right to publish their work in future publications aside from Iris; however, we ask that all future publications mention Iris Youth Magazine as the first publisher. By submitting, you grant us First Electronic Rights, including the nonexclusive right to publish and archive your piece indefinitely. We reserve the right to make necessary technical edits (grammar, punctuation, clarity) to make pieces fit for publication.

If you are a member of a marginalized community and are interested in receiving feedback at no cost, please mention the nature of your marginality (race, gender, sexuality, etc.) along with your submission.

Submit
Access our Submissions Form

or email irisyouthmagazine@gmail.com with the subject line “Issue # – Title – Medium”.

If you are interested in receiving personalized feedback on your submission, please mention it as a note in your email.

What do you accept?
We accept submissions of all written and visual mediums (e.g. poetry, short stories, essays, drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, hybrid works, etc.). Feel free to be bold!