issue i:

“flying south”

notes on theme

As Bibelot is an Austin-based magazine, we chose the theme “Flying South” as our inaugural issue theme.

The choice of south represents the return flight home: back to a place of community and belonging. In submissions, we want to see these ideas examined.

Express your artistic vision however you wish. Let your ideas fly free. We are expecting to see unique imagery, vital voice, and wonderful craft within each piece — but most importantly, we value individual voice.

What do the ideas of return, home, community, and belonging mean to you?

notes on submission

  • The deadline for all submissions is April 15th, 2025.

  • While we focus on high school creatives, submission is open to artists and writers up to 22 years old.

  • All submission forms are free and linked below. All requirements will be highlighted.

  • Simultaneous and previously published submissions are accepted, though we do require disclosure of such.

  • We do not accept work that has been plagiarized, AI-generated, or has clear discriminatory intent.

  • Bibelot will contact all owners regarding the status of your submission within a couple (two to three) weeks of submission.

  • Bibelot will hold first electronic rights to accepted works; these rights will return to the owner upon publication.

submissions

submissions

Submit 1 to 5 poem pieces.

This category is composed of poetry in any form, besides mixed media, which is recommended for design.

Pieces are strongly recommended to be up to fifty lines.

Submit 1 to 5 visual illustration pieces.

This category is composed of drawings, paintings, printmaking, and any form of visual illustration.

Submit 1 to 3 prose pieces.

This category is composed of flash fiction, creative nonfiction, short story, and other forms of prose.

Pieces are strongly recommended to be no more than 2000 words.

Submit 1 to 5 visual photography pieces.

This category is composed of photography, whether they are fine art, photojournalistic, or other forms.

Submit 1 to 3 play pieces.

This category is composed of play scripts, screenplays, and other forms in the standard script format.

Pieces are strongly recommended to be up to ten pages.

Submit 1 to 3 visual design pieces.

This category is composed of technical drawings, 3D modeling, multimedia and other forms of artistic design.

frequently asked questions

  • we will select from one of the three visual categories (illustration, photography, and design) and select the submission we believe best fits the issue theme & magazine motive.

  • submission editors review all literary submissions & art editors review all visual submissions. the decisions they make will be passed to the editor-in-chief before official decision.

    decisions are made blindly; and we strive to make sure no bias is employed throughout our choices.

  • there are a lot of great benefits to submitting your work, including exposure to many viewers, a chance to communicate with other creatives, and publication, which is a valuable award for resumes.

  • submission costs nothing for every category!

  • our team will get back to you with a response within a few weeks of submission!

  • yes, we accept simultaneously submitted work and previously published work!

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