Transformations A project of Los Angeles Review of Books / LARB Quarterly This project is believed to be defunct. (September 2025) About Transformations, an online magazine that features narrative essays and other content, is published by the Narrative Storytelling Initiative at Arizona State University and is a publishing channel of the Los Angeles Review of Books. This media project is dedicated to featuring personal stories of transformative experiences, drawing on writers from the world of academia and beyond.We are inspired by the value of chronicling and sharing how transformative experiences can influence the trajectory of one’s life. The resulting narrative essays are intended to provide insights into the challenges we face and how those challenges help define who we are. Our published essays can be teachable moments, but they also offer readers a compelling story–and, more simply, a darn good read. In our view at Transformations, the better we understand each other, the more we encourage each other’s humanity, the more likely we are to expand our capacity for cooperation and engagement.While we are open to subjects from any realm, we periodically will take a deeper dive into and seek submissions on specific topics. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Nonfiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 600 - 800 words. Essay: 1,300 - 2,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 600 - 800 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,300 - 2,000 words. Book Excerpt: 1,300 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment to Unknown payment Pays occasionally, unknown rates.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Subscribe Transformations 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for 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: 22 May 2026 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