Oratoria, a literary magazine based in London, UK, invites submissions for its May 2025 issue. Established in 2018 and relaunched in 2022, Oratoria focuses on diverse, unique voices in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, and photography. This issue aims to showcase creative works that challenge beliefs, provoke thought, and inspire.

 

Information & Application Details: • Deadline: Submissions accepted from 1 Jan 2025 to 15 March 2025 • Publication Date: May 2025 • Application fee: Free

 

Eligibility: • Open to writers and artists of any race, gender, nationality, or background. • Work must be previously unpublished, including personal blogs or social media. • Simultaneous submissions allowed but must be disclosed in the email body.

 

Categories:

Flash fiction, short fiction, non-fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, illustrations, and photography.

 

How to Apply: • Email submissions to oratoriamag@mail.com. • Attach the work in the appropriate file format (see submission requirements). • Include your full name, contact details, and a short bio (max 100 words) in the email body. • Specify if your work is a simultaneous submission.

 

Submission Requirements: 1. Fiction and Non-Fiction: • Flash Fiction: 500–1,000 words. • Short Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Creative Non-Fiction: 1,001–4,000 words. • File format: .doc, .docx, or .pdf. • Formatting: 12 pt Times New Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. • Include the title within the file and as the filename. 2. Poetry: • 50–1,000 words. • File format: .doc, .docx, or .pdf. • Standard formatting preferred but flexible for unique styles. 3. Illustrations and Photography: • Maximum of one submission per category. • File formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, or .pdf (150-200 DPI, max 10 MB). • Include the title as the filename.

 

Selection Process: • All submissions are reviewed by the editorial team. • Selected contributors will be notified after the review process. • Cover art contributors will also be interviewed for publication in the journal.

 

Program Benefits: • Publication in the May 2025 issue of Oratoria. • Selected cover art contributors will have a featured interview within the magazine. • Contributors retain rights to their work after publication with a “first appeared on Oratoria” credit for subsequent use.

 

Contact & Resources:

• Email: oratoriamag@mail.com • Instagram: Follow Oratoria for updates. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a publication committed to showcasing creative diversity and fostering meaningful artistic dialogue.

 

Website link: https://oratoria.persona.co/Submit