Submission Guidelines

The Literature Today was founded with the vision of creating a dynamic and inclusive literary platform that goes beyond traditional book promotion to celebrate literature, ideas, culture, and creativity in all its forms. What began as a digital initiative has now grown into both a digital and print publication, released every month in response to the increasing demand of readers and contributors. Through its diverse sections — Culture & Arts, News & Society, Tech & Science, Finance & Business, Self-Improvement, Travel & Sports, and Lifestyle & Design — along with its editorial initiatives, The Literature Today connects authors, publishers, and readers while nurturing emerging voices and encouraging meaningful intellectual dialogue. Recognized as the “Best Indian Literary Magazine to Submit Writing,” our mission is to build a vibrant literary space where every form of writing is valued, every story finds its audience, and creativity continues to inspire, connect, and transform lives.

At The Literature Today, we deeply value your time, creativity, and contribution to the world of literature. We are always delighted to read original, meaningful, and thoughtfully crafted writing and would be honored to publish your work in our magazine and digital platforms.

To ensure a smooth editorial process and maintain the quality of our publication, we request all contributors to carefully follow the submission guidelines below before sending their work for consideration.

1. General Submission Rules

Please ensure that the article you submit is the final version, not a draft.
We encourage original and unpublished work. Articles or creative pieces that have been published elsewhere prior to submission will generally not be considered.
However, if your work is already published on your personal blog or website, you may still contact us with the original link for editorial review and possible republishing.
If your submission includes images, facts, statistics, references, or content from third-party sources, proper credit must be given to avoid copyright or ethical issues.
Well-structured and properly formatted submissions are preferred. Poorly formatted work with grammatical or structural issues may be rejected.

2. Submission & Response Timeline

Kindly send your submissions on or before the 14th of every month.
For website-only submissions, please allow up to 10 days for review and publication.
All communication regarding submissions, revisions, or queries must be done via email only. Personal phone calls or messages are not accepted.

Email for Submissions: contact@theliteraturetoday.com/ theliteraturetodayproject@gmail.com

3. Image, Photograph & Author Bio Guidelines

Each contributor must submit:

2 to 3 high-resolution photographs
150-word author bio, written in the third person

If these are not provided, the submission will not be considered for publication.

4. Word Count Guidelines

Please follow the word limits below while submitting your work to The Literature Today
Most articles and features: 800–1200 words | Short stories: 600–1400 words | Author Journey: 500–1
00 words | PR/Events & Book Reviews: 800–1000 words | Featured Story: 1000–1600 words | Author Bio (3rd person): 100–150 words.

Note: Please submit only the final version; post-publication changes will not be entertained.

5. Editorial Rights

The editorial team reserves the right to accept, reject, or edit submissions for clarity, grammar, and publication standards.
Selection is based on originality, relevance, quality, and alignment with the magazine’s literary vision.

6. Final Checklist Before Submission

Before sending your work, please confirm that you have:

✔ Final version of your article
✔ Proper formatting
✔ Required word count
✔ 2–3 HD photographs
✔ 150-word bio (third person)
✔ Proper citations (if applicable)