We invite you to submit to Issue VII of TwoTwoOne.NYC, Orbit. We are looking for work that reflects on patterns, cycles, attractions, repulsions, and the unseen forces of our nature. What keeps you in orbit? How do you protect your circle in the current political and social climate? Tell us about your personal universe.   

GENERAL GUIDELINES 

Each area of submissions - Non-fiction, Poetry, Performance, and Multimedia - is detailed below. Submissions that do not follow guidelines will not be considered for publication. TwoTwoOne.NYC does not accept simultaneous submissions or work that has been published elsewhere. You may submit up to three times across multiple categories, given you follow each submission guideline.

AI Policy

TwoTwoOne.NYC does not accept submissions that have utilized generative AI of any kind. We believe generative platforms cannot replicate human creativity or create original work, and thus go against the principles of our publication. Prohibited platforms include but are not exclusive to: ChatGPT, Claude, Deepseek, Gemini, Grok, Meta, OpenAI and Midjourney. Exceptions are limited to non-generative AI assistive technologies such as spellcheck.

TwoTwoOne.NYC reserves the right to deny submissions that fail to comply with this policy. Any suspicion of generative AI usage will result in automatic rejection.

Accessibility

TwoTwoOne.NYC is open to all writers, scholars, and artists alike, but we would especially love to hear from marginalized voices.

Issue VII launches May 14!

If your submission is accepted, you are invited to join us at our launch party. Check out our website and socials for more details.

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SECTION GUIDELINES

Non-fiction

Projects eligible for submission include Narrative/Creative Non-fiction, Expository Non-fiction, and Persuasive Non-fiction.

• Narrative/Creative Non-fiction includes: memoir, narrative histories and personal essays. Work should not be more than 7,500 words and must be submitted in as .docx, in Times New Roman 12 sized font.
• Expository Non-fiction includes: research papers, instructional pieces (recipes, how-tos), journalism/reports and interviews. Work should not be more than 7,500 words and must be submitted in as .docx, in Times New Roman 12 sized font.
• Persuasive Non-fiction includes: critical essays, reviews and opinion pieces. Work should be no more than 7,500 words and must be submitted in .docx, in Times New Roman 12 sized font.

Poetry

Poets interested in submitting are required to send both .docx and .pdf files of their poem(s) to ensure correct formatting of your work. No more than 3 submissions per person. 

Performance 

Projects eligible for submission include performing arts submissions, either full bodies of work or excerpts. This includes, but is not limited to, scripts, spoken word, performance videos, and music.  

• Scripts should not be more than 20 pages and must be submitted as .docx.  
• Videos should not be longer than 20 minutes and must be submitted as mp4, or .mov.  
• Music should be no longer than 10 minutes and can be submitted as mp3, mp4, or .mov.   
• Spoken word poetry may be uploaded as video (mp4) or audio (mp3) alongside written poems as .docx AND .pdf.

Multimedia 

Projects eligible for submission include collage, podcasts, photos, visual poetry, videos, fine art and illustrations.  

• Podcasts should be at minimum 5 minutes and maximum 30 minutes. Please upload an mp3 or mp4 version of your podcast. We also accept video versions of podcasts.  
• Photos include photo essays, features, and photo series. Photo compilations of up to 15 photos. Please have photos linked to another hosting site. 
• Videos should not exceed 20 minutes. We accept videos in the following categories: short films, interviews, documentaries and music videos. 
• Fine art, graphics, visual poetry, collage and illustrations should be uploaded as .png or .pdf. Photos must be clear, and the entire piece must be clearly visible.