Submitting to Noor
Eligibility & Guidelines
1. Noor accepts submissions of creative writing through poetry and art on a rolling basis. Journalistic writing—while not the magazine's focus—will also be considered.
2. Noor accepts submissions from all backgrounds, and from all artists and authors over 13. All writers and artists—though especially those based in New York—are encouraged to submit.
3. Noor submissions have no set theme. However,, We value work that means something—our featured work is typically centered around our mission statement. As we feature more work on our website, feel free to refer to it for inspiration.
Submission Categories & Formatting
Poetry Submissions
1. We accept both poetry of all genres. We ask that prospective contributors submit up to five poems. Prospective contributors are not limited to one submission category. We welcome simultaneous submissions and previously published work (with appropriate credit to the first publication). Prose poems should be submitted under the category of poetry.
2. There is no set hard line limit or word count. Please be aware of the physical magazine's size and length limitations. Submissions published digitally do not have to adhere to a certain length.
3. Please separate individual poems with page breaks. Title the file with your first and last name (e.g., John_Doe.docx). If your work does not have a title, please refer to it as "Untitled." Additionally, you can make any last-minute changes to your work if accepted.
Art Submissions
1. We accept art of all genres—including photography and mixed media—and have no preferred medium. We ask that prospective contributors submit up to three pieces of art. Prospective artwork contributors can also submit creative writing and are not limited to one submission category.
2. Please submit artwork in separate files. Ensure that your art is high-resolution and legible. Title the file with your first and last name followed by the title of your art (e.g., John_Doe_The_Starry_Night).
Additional Information
1. All submissions are free, and we do not charge a mandatory reading fee; however, submitters are encouraged to give an optional donation to support the staff and aid with future publications.
2. We aim to respond to submissions after around 4-6 weeks. If you have yet to hear from us, feel free to follow up at submissions@noormag.org
3. Currently, we do not provide monetary compensation for submissions. However, contributors will have their work and biography featured on our website and receive a copy of the magazine at a discounted price.
4. If you choose to allow Noor to publish your work, Noor gains first publication rights. All rights revert to the author/artist after publication, though we ask for acknowledgment of first publication in Noor if the work is republished elsewhere.