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the other side of hope journeys in refugee and immigrant literature 2

About

the other side of hope: journeys in refugee and immigrant literature is a UK-based literary magazine edited by refugees and immigrants. We exist to serve, via words, the refugee and immigrant communities worldwide.

Important: Payment varies depending on which edition the piece is published in and the legal status of the author.
Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants (except for nonfiction).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom Established in 2021

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year.

Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionNo specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words); Up to 5 pieces.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Novelette Novelette7,500 - 8,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Novel Excerpt Novel Excerpt1,000 - 8,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Nonfiction Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Interview InterviewNo specific word count limits known.
Review ReviewNo specific word count limits known.
Essay Essay2,000 - 5,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative Nonfiction2,000 - 5,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Literature/Books (Theory/Analysis/Criticism), Memoir, Society/Culture (Social issues, See guidelines), Travel, Other (See guidelines).

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Visual Art Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Artwork ArtworkMinimum of 5 pieces.
Art Media:

Illustration, Photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.


Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

the other side of hope Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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AccuracyWe have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 180 days.
Most recent response reported was received on 15 Sep 2023.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 May 2023.

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Dates

Last Updated: 10 May 2024
Last Audited: 10 May 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 23 May 2021

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