Submit your work

1. What We Accept

• Essay / Personal Essay / Article
  • 800 – 1,500 words
  • Topics: Unwritten DZ rules, folklore retellings, cultural critiques, personal stories
• Poetry
  • Up to 40 lines per poem; up to 3 poems per submission
  • Styles: lyrical, experimental, spoken-word friendly
• Visual Art / Photography / Design
  • High-resolution JPEG or PNG
  • Accompanied by a 100-word artist statement
• Short Fiction / Flash Fiction
  • 500–1,000 words
  • Must engage with DZ themes (identity, heritage, modern life)
• Other (interviews, multimedia proposals)

2. Formatting

• Text: Submit as a Word doc (.docx)
• Font: Times New Roman or Georgia, 12 pt, double-spaced
• File Naming: Lastname_Title_Type.docx
• Images: Inline in your doc; also attach originals separately

3. How to Submit

Email your submission to dzcodedmag@gmail.com with:

• Subject line: [Type] Submission: “Your Title”
• Body:
  1. A 2–3 sentence bio (Name, Location)
  2. Your work attached
  3. Any relevant notes (e.g., trigger warnings, image credits)

4. Rights & Disclosure

• DZ Coded is granted permission to publish and promote all accepted work.
• No monetary payment: At this stage, contributions are unpaid. All contributors receive:
  • A byline and author bio
  • Promotion across our social channels and newsletter

5. Timeline

• Response time: Within 1 to 2 weeks of submission
• Publication: Rolling, on our website and in newsletter issues