We accept work that celebrates the raw, the local, and the honest. We’re looking for:
Fiction, poetry, essays, memoirs, reviews, letters, and genre-bending work
Pieces written in the so-called vernacular — your voice, your language
Translations and multilingual works are welcome
Submissions must be in one of the languages listed in the current call
📌 Guidelines
Submit up to 3 poems or 1 piece of prose (max 3,000 words, or as stated in the specific call)
Simultaneous submissions are welcome — just let us know if your piece is accepted elsewhere
We accept work year-round, with submission calls every three months
Paste your work into the body of the email or attach as a .doc / .pdf, or use the provided form when applicable
Include a brief bio (50–100 words)
⚠️ Please Note
No submission fee (for now), but donations are welcome — publication takes time and money. Be human.
We don’t publish anything hate-driven, extremely political, gender-biased, age-restricted, or overly personal. Keep it honest, but balanced. To know more, check our policy.
We especially encourage work that explores themes like:
Environmental conservation, gender equality, liberty, ecological knowledge, Language and/or cultural preservation, free and accessible education, economic empowerment, patriotism or at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
These are not requirements — but they’re a plus.Do not include your name in the submitted file unless the call asks you to
Any readable font is fine — but use 12pt size, double-spaced
We only publish work from Enjoy it Vernacular subscribers
AI-generated work is not accepted
Proofread before submitting. Our editors are volunteers — human ones. Help us help your words shine.
📬 Send submissions to:
enjoyitvernacular.magazine@gmail.com
(Or use the Google Form linked in the current call, if applicable)
🌍 Want to Represent a Language Not Listed?
If your language isn't included in the current call but you believe it should be, you're welcome to apply for the position of Language Editor.
Please include a brief letter of interest in the body of your email, written in the language you'd like to represent, along with an English translation. Show us your voice — you’ll need to impress the current editorial team.
To strengthen your request, attach samples of your previously published work in that language. These can be PDFs or links. This part is not optional — it’s a big and required plus.
With purpose and love,
The Enjoy it Vernacular Team
Raise the Word, Heal the World