The Echo: Teen Art & Lit Mag: Exploration Gold Star Program Gold Star Free Tip Jar Option

Deadline: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 24 days).

What we Want Vs. don't want:

Do's-

Inward exploration:

- Coming of age

- gendered sexuality

- sense of self

Outward exploration:

- Adventure

- Jungle

- space

- Historical/ period pieces

Don't's-

- exploring your or anybody else's body- inside or out (no smut)

- cannibalism

- Any type of racist/ stereotypical exploration unless its in a informative or appreciative kind of way

- super intense gore

Categories: Fiction/Nonfiction/Poetry/Art
Translations: Permitted.
File types: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .png
Number of Pieces: 1 piece

Anonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are not allowed.
Multiple entries are allowed.
AI-assisted works are not allowed.

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