The Literary Times Essays A project of The Literary Times Magazine About The Essays section at The Literary Times is where we publish writing that thinks deeply, haunts quietly, and stays with the reader long after the page ends. We are not looking for homework, performative intellect, or clichéd inspiration. We welcome writing that is analytical, opinionated, and critically engaged. Our focus is on literature and culture through the lens of criticism, theory, and reflection. Submissions should lean more toward argument and exploration than summary or surface-level commentary. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for expedited responses. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 60 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication & Year Established Pakistan Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 800 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @literarytimesmagLinkedIn LinkedIn Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Support on Patreon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Literary Times Essays Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 26 May 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only