Mizna Prose, Poetry, and Art Exploring Arab America

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Mizna: Prose, Poetry, and Art Exploring Arab America publishes the best of contemporary Arab American literature. Our award-winning publication features visual art and writing from important voices in Arab American literature and arts, established and emerging. Contributors do not need to identify as of Arab descent provided their work is of relevance to the Arab American community.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1999

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Published 2 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, Specific group.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $200.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, Specific group.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 5,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Americans, Specific group.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 4 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $200.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Mizna Submission Statistics

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We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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2 responses are pending (71 min | 73.5 mean avg | 73.5 median | 76 max days waiting | 133.1 std dev) from 2 different members

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Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:48 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 Sep 2026

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