Call for Submissions
What We’re Looking For
For our second issue releasing in February 2026, we welcome photo essays and series, personal essays and reflective writings on art and creativity, mental health and photography as a form of visual art. This isn’t about polished perfection. It’s about raw insight, emotional honesty, and the courage to be real.
Photo Submissions
Photo essays/series (6–12 images) with a short written narrative or artist statement (250–500 words).
Single images (minimum 3) in any genre (except weddings).
Image resolution: JPG (low-res versions for initial review are fine).
writing Submissions
Essays, reflections, and writings on art and creativity, mental health and wellness of creators, business and legal aspects of photography (900–1,500 words).
We’re especially open to stories about the personal side of art-making and creativity’s relationship with mental health, solitude, identity, and healing.
travel stories
Travelogues with details of the itinerary and budget, best hotels/resorts to stay, must-have food, things to do, and everything you want to share about your recent trip, especially your lived experiences and stories.
While there is no word limit, we would prefer stories that are crisp and highly insightful, to serve as useful travel guide for others.
Who can Submit
We welcome emerging and established voices from anywhere in the world. You do not need to be a professional artist or writer — just someone who creates or writes with intention and honesty.
This issue is non-commercial and self-funded, created as a labor of love. While we cannot offer monetary compensation at this stage, all selected contributors will be featured with full credit, bio, website/social links, and be part of our growing creative network.
how to Submit
Send your submission to zynemagindia@gmail.com with the subject line:
“Submission – Feb 2026 Issue – [Your Name]”
Include a short bio (100 words max) and a brief statement about your work.
Please attach files (or link to a private gallery/Google Drive folder) with proper titles and captions..
DEADLINE
The deadline for submitting work for the inaugural issue is 30 November 2025.
We review all submissions with care and heart. Shortlisted contributors will be notified within two weeks of the deadline.
This is not just a magazine — it’s a space to speak the unspeakable and share what often stays hidden. If your work carries the weight of lived experience, the tenderness of reflection, or the quiet resilience of creation, we want to see it.