Submissions

How to Submit

The best way to know if your work is a good fit for Kismet is to be familiar with Kismet. We’re not prescriptive about things like length and form—we publish style-forward writing with an interest in mystical, spiritual, and religious elements, broadly interpreted. To find out more about our approach, please read “Spirits of the Times,” an introductory note from Kismet 001.

That said, here are some specifics:

• We publish essays, fiction and poetry.
• From 2026, Kismet will publish 3 annual print editions.
• We accept submissions on a rolling basis.
• Please send one prose piece at a time.
• We publish poetry folios, not individual poems—please submit a selection of up to 5 poems, in one document.
• We prefer essays that expand beyond the personal, that persist beyond the news cycle—i.e. stretch beyond reported pieces.
• We love work in translation; please ensure you are in touch with the rights holder.
• All contributors are paid for their work.
• We highly recommend signing up for the Kismet newsletter before submitting. Updates, deadlines and opportunities are announced via the newsletter.
• Submissions (in a Word doc) should be sent to [email protected]

We’re a very small team. We’ll endeavor to read and respond to all submissions within each issue cycle. But if you don’t hear from us, please forgive us—even if the gods don’t—and consider it a respectful pass.

Pitching Book Reviews

In 2027, Kismet Magazine will revamp the way we publish book reviews and criticism.

We are currently scheduled for book reviews through March 2027, and are not accepting new pitches at this time.

Please keep an eye on our newsletter for developments and announcements.