“The essayist must be content in his self-imposed role of second-class citizen. A writer who has his sights trained on the Nobel Prize or other earthly triumphs had best write a novel, a poem, or a play, and leave the essayist to ramble about, content with living a free life and enjoying the satisfactions of a somewhat undisciplined existence.”
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Please be advised that we reserve the right to edit, though all edits will be sent to writer before publication for approval. Please feel free to include a suggested title and art but we reserve the right to change the title and choose the art. We do consider previously published essays, taking into consideration venue, date, etc.
NOTE: DATES AND THEMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Cars Dec 15th
Job Feb 15th 2025
Sleep April 15th
Noise June 15th
July and August off
The Sun Sept 15th
Egg Nov 15th
Weight Jan 15th 2026
Upcoming themes not scheduled. Dinner. Chains. Myth. Naked.
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Preferred length. 500 to 2000 words.
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