General Submissions - Nonfiction 2026

We welcome previously unpublished, unsolicited general submissions of nonfiction between July 31st and October 15th. While we no longer offer free submissions, we are happy to provide waivers to those identifying as BIPOC or in need of financial assistance. For more information on how to apply, please email editor@arkint.org. Prose submissions should be no more than 8,000 words. Please do not submit more than a single piece until you have heard back from us about your previous submission. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, provided we are notified in the event that a piece is accepted elsewhere.

Cover Letter Formatting

Include a brief cover letter with your submission: 

• The title(s) of the piece(s) you are sending
• Your contact information
• A brief bio
• Notice if applicable, of simultaneous submission
• Notice if you're a past contributor

Beginning with issue #19 in fall 2026, the unthemed fall issue will be online only, while the themed spring issue will be both in print and online. Prose contributors will be paid $25 per 500-word page, with payments capped at $200. All contributors will receive a one-year digital subscription. In addition, contributors to a print issue will receive two complimentary copies of the issue sent to a US address. We regret that prohibitively high postal rates do not allow us to mail print copies overseas.