Submit Your Work

At The Pasticheur, we believe that literature, art, and ideas deserve spaces where care, precision, and imagination meet. We welcome work from writers, artists, and thinkers who share our commitment to craft and reflection, whether you are established in your field or emerging with something urgent to say.

Because we take our responsibility to readers, contributors, and the broader cultural community seriously, we uphold editorial standards grounded in transparency, consistency, and integrity. These guidelines are designed to ensure fairness to all who entrust us with their work and to safeguard the credibility of the publication.

If your work speaks to the intersection of creative expression and thoughtful engagement with the world, we would be honored to consider it.

Below you will find detailed submission guidelines to help ensure your work is reviewed with the care and attention it deserves.

Submission Guidelines

General Submission Instructions

All submissions should include a cover letter addressed to the editors and sent via email.

If you are submitting work in response to a special call, please indicate this clearly in your email subject line or in the body of your message. This helps ensure your work is routed correctly and considered within the appropriate context.

If your work is accepted, we will request a biographical sketch and a high-quality photograph. You can expect a decision within 90 days.

Categories & Requirements

Painting & Fine Art Photography

  • Submit an artist statement along with 10 to 20 images at a minimum resolution of 100 dpi in JPEG format.

  • If accepted, final images must be provided at a resolution of 300 dpi.

Short Film

  • Submit your video in MP4 format, with a maximum duration of 30 minutes.

  • Accepted works must be resubmitted in 4K quality, same format.

Writing

We welcome submissions of short stories, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Please submit 2 to 5 pieces for consideration.

For works in languages other than English, include both the original text and your English translation. If accepted, a final professional translation will be required for publication.

Translations

  • Translated works will be published, whenever possible, alongside the original text.

  • Submissions must include documentation of copyright permission for the original work, as well as the right to translate and publish it in both languages.

Reviews

We welcome lyrical, non‑academic reviews of exhibitions, galleries, and publications. Write with precision and imagination. Avoid jargon; let the work breathe.

What to send

  • 800–1,200 words in a Word file. First person is fine when it adds insight. No footnotes; embed short links in the text.

  • Deck: 1–2 sentences. Newsletter teaser: 40 words.

  • 3–5 images (JPEG) when permissions allow. Include captions, credits, and courtesy lines; confirm image permissions with the venue, artist, or publisher.

  • Alt text for each image, 1–2 sentences, to support accessibility.

  • Disclosure: note any relationships to the venue, artist, publisher, or press contact.

For exhibitions and galleries, include

  • Exhibition title, artist(s), venue, city, and dates.

  • If reviewing a gallery, add a one‑line description of its focus or mission.

For publications, include

  • Title, author or editor, publisher, year, and page count.

  • If translated, list translator(s) and language pair.

Style and approach

  • Creative criticism over academic argument. Favor concrete detail, strong verbs, and thought in motion.

  • Describe what the work does, not only what it is. Use quotes sparingly.

Author Attribution and Biography Policy

At The Pasticheur, we are committed to accuracy, transparency, and integrity in all aspects of our editorial work. To maintain consistency and uphold the trust of our readers, we require the following from all contributors:

Use of a Single Name

Contributors must submit work under a single, consistent name. This is the name under which your biography and any listed prior publications must appear.

Pen Names / Pseudonyms

If you write under a pseudonym or pen name, please make this clear at the time of submission.

  • Your legal name must be provided for our internal records.

  • Your pen name will be used for publication.

  • We require consistency and transparency for editorial purposes.

Anonymous Contributions

We only consider anonymous or pseudonymous submissions under exceptional circumstances and with prior approval.

Verifiable Biography

Your submitted biography must accurately reflect your publishing history and professional achievements. Claims of prior publications should be verifiable through reliable sources.

Please note: we cannot merge publications or achievements under different names unless there is clear and public documentation linking them.

These policies align with the standards observed by academic and literary journals to ensure the integrity of the published record and to provide clarity for our readership.

If you have any questions about these guidelines, please contact us prior to submitting your work.

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