Tint Journal is dedicated to publishing creative work by writers for whom English is a second or non-native language. ESL writers bridge borders and blend cultures without the third party of the translator and offer the purest and deepest understanding of their fiction and nonfiction worlds. Our mission is to create a platform for emerging and established ESL writers and shine a light on the ways that authors all over the globe can contribute to what we know as literature in English.

Submissions for our biannual literary issues (short stories, personal essays, flash and poetry) are only accepted by writers who have learned or acquired the English language after being fluent in another language and within an open call for submissions. Submissions may be sent through Submittable or as instructed on our website -- do not submit both ways.

Submissions for our In Conversation section (reviews, interviews, and profiles focusing on ESL writing) are welcome year-round by writers of all linguistic backgrounds. 

We also welcome art submissions to accompany the literary texts featured in our biannual issues. These are only accepted within an open call for submissions.

There is no submission fee. However, donations of any amount are highly appreciated and will help to ensure quality and quantity of our work as well as to increase the range and impact of the journal. Find out more about how to support Tint here.

Pieces which do not follow our guidelines will not be considered.

**Note**: If we have reached our limit of Submittable submissions, please email your submission directly to submissions@tintjournal.com. Please note that the submission guidelines do apply.

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