Our Vision
The Pasticheur publishes work that lives between disciplines, where literature converses with art, where philosophy becomes image, and where memory, language, and form reveal their shared pulse.
We seek writing and visual work that resists formula, questions perception, and opens a space for reflection.
We publish monthly. Each issue is guided by a theme but not confined by it; contributors may interpret it freely or submit work outside the theme for future issues.
Authors retain full copyright.
The Pasticheur requests only first publication rights and the right to archive the work permanently.
Editorial Process
The Pasticheur is both peer reviewed and curated.
Every submission is reviewed by at least two specialists in its field, including writers, artists, or scholars, who evaluate it for originality, depth, and coherence.
Following that, the editorial team curates each issue holistically, balancing aesthetic resonance, thematic unity, and the dialogue between contributors.
Our aim is not consensus but conversation, to assemble works that, together, think and feel.
Submission Guidelines
General Instructions
All submissions should include a cover letter addressed to the editors and sent by email to editor@the-pasticheur.com.
If your work responds to a special call, please indicate this clearly in your email subject line or body. This ensures it is reviewed in the appropriate context.
If accepted, we will request a biographical sketch of 80 to 100 words and a high-quality portrait.
You can expect a decision within 90 days.
Categories and Requirements
Painting and Fine Art Photography
Submit an artist statement and 10 to 20 images in JPEG format, minimum 100 dpi.
Accepted works must be resubmitted at 300 dpi.
Include titles, medium, year, and credit lines for all pieces.
Short Film
Submit in MP4 format, maximum 30 minutes.
Accepted works require a 4K version.
Include a brief synopsis of 150 to 200 words and one film still or promotional image.
Writing
Poetry: 2 to 5 pieces.
Short fiction or creative nonfiction: 1 piece up to 3,000 words.
For texts not in English, include both the original and an English translation.
If accepted, a professional translation will be required before publication.
Translations
Translations appear, whenever possible, alongside the original text.
Include proof of copyright permission for the source work and the right to publish both versions.
A short translator’s note of 100 to 150 words describing your approach is encouraged.
Reviews
We welcome lyrical, non-academic reviews of exhibitions, galleries, and publications. Write with precision, imagination, and rhythm.
Length: 800 to 1,200 words in a Word document.
Voice: first person is welcome when it deepens insight.
Style: no footnotes; embed short hyperlinks in the text.
Deck: 1 to 2 sentences.
Newsletter teaser: about 40 words.
Images: 3 to 5 JPEGs with captions, credits, and courtesy lines. Confirm permissions with the venue, artist, or publisher.
Alt text: 1 to 2 sentences per image.
Disclosure: note any personal or professional relationships with subjects or venues.
For exhibitions or galleries, include:
Exhibition title, artist or artists, venue, city, and dates.
A one-line description of the gallery’s focus if relevant.
For publications, include:
Title, author or editor, publisher, year, and page count.
Translator or translators and language pair if applicable.
Style and Approach
We favor creative criticism over academic argument.
Use concrete detail, strong verbs, and thought in motion. Describe what the work does, not only what it is. Quote sparingly.
Across all genres, clarity, curiosity, and depth matter more than ornament.
We seek honest, lucid engagement: the work of minds that look twice.
Accessibility and Ethics
Accessibility is part of our editorial ethics.
Include alt text, captions, and transcripts where applicable.
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 one consistent name. This is the name that will appear with your biography and any prior publications.
Pen Names or Pseudonyms
If you publish under a pseudonym, please make this clear at submission.
Your legal name must be provided for internal records, and your pen name will be used for publication.
Consistency and transparency are required for editorial and archival accuracy.
Anonymous Contributions
We only consider anonymous or pseudonymous submissions under exceptional circumstances and with prior approval from the editorial board.
Verifiable Biography
Your biography must accurately represent your publishing history and professional achievements.
Claims of prior publications should be verifiable through reliable sources.
We cannot merge publications or achievements under different names unless there is clear and public documentation linking them.
These policies follow the standards of academic and literary journals to ensure the integrity of the record and clarity for our readership.
If you have questions about these guidelines, please contact editor@the-pasticheur.com before submitting your work.
Response Time
We review submissions year-round and respond within six to eight weeks.
Special calls may require up to 90 days.
Simultaneous submissions are welcome; please withdraw promptly if accepted elsewhere.
Current Calls
The Pasticheur regularly features special issues devoted to specific themes. Each call invites artists, writers, translators, and filmmakers to engage with questions that define our cultural and moral imagination.
Our current open calls are listed below. Full descriptions and submission details can be found on the Special Calls page.
August 2026 — The Disappeared
A special issue devoted to the International Day of the Disappeared, focused on absence, loss, and remembrance. We seek works that address the visible and the invisible, the lost and the remembered, the tension between what has vanished and what endures.
January 2026 — A Nation of Many: 250 Years of Reckoning and Renewal
A reflection on identity, history, and belonging. We invite creative and critical work that reimagines what a nation might mean when understood as a chorus rather than a boundary.
Ongoing — General Submissions
We also accept submissions year-round for future issues that are not tied to a specific theme.
For complete guidelines, visit the Submissions page.
