About
The Closed Eye Open is an art & literature website that was started as an exploration of consciousness. Our main goal is to feature a wide range of art forms that connect in some way with this pursuit. We welcome everyone who has interest in this topic, from established writers & artists, to those in academic disciplines, to those who simply are fascinated with how the mind works. We're interested in a multi-disciplinary approach to consciousness. Whether your own interest in consciousness stems from a scientific background, a spiritual tradition, a liberal arts discipline, or an intrinsic desire to investigate your own subjective world, you have a place here. We would like to explore the creative output of anyone who has spent time with the big questions--whether those questions are on the grand cosmic scale, are more focused on the human condition, or are grounded in personal and practical concerns. Although we are emphasizing subject matter that includes "heightened" consciousness of visionary, mystical, and psychedelic states, we're very much open to work where these areas are not the primary focus. Work that engages with the consciousness in other ways are certainly welcome, whether that engagement is obvious or subtle.
Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and does not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions.
Important: Length requirements may vary. Check their full guidelines for current details.
Country of Publication & Year Established
 United States |
Established in 2020 |
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Publication Medium & Frequency
| EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Published 3 x per year. |
Fiction Open Fee-based
- Dates:
- Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Other (May vary, See guidelines).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. |
| SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 3,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | Unknown | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Open Fee-based
- Dates:
- Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Other (May vary, See guidelines).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| YEssay Essay | Up to 3,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. |
| ZNarrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction | Up to 3,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | Unknown | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Poetry Open Fee-based
- Dates:
- Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Other (May vary, See guidelines).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| PPoem Poem | No line limits known; Up to 6 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | Unknown | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Visual Art Open Fee-based
- Dates:
- Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Art Media:
- Open to all/most Art Media, including: Digital art, Drawing, Mixed media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking.
- Art Styles:
- Open to all/most Art Styles.
- Topics:
- Other (May vary, See guidelines).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| AArtwork Artwork | Up to 10 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | Unknown | OK | Image format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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