Call for Submissions (November 2021)

 

Teesta Review: a Journal of Poetry

[ISSN: 2581-7094]

 

November 2021

Vol. 4 No. 2

Theme – Muse


“There is no place for grief in a house which serves the Muse.” --- Sappho




This issue seeks submission from poets on the theme of “Muse”.  We are all familiar with the nine Greek muses where each one of them is blessed with special powers. Calliope, the muse of poetry is the girl with a golden crown who continues to inspire poets to dwell on poetry of epic dimensions.  The opening line of Homer’s Odyssey “Sing to me of the man, Muse” is a call for inspiration.

Anna Akhmatova in her poem “The Muse” - sets the fundamental theme of this issue for women poets.  The last four lines of the poem:

“…And she came in, threw out the mantle’s edges,

Declined to me with a sincere heed.

I say to her, ‘Did you dictate the Pages

Of Hell to Dante?’ She answers, Yes, I did”.

Muse can be looked at as the guiding spirit.  It is a state of reflection, a poet / bard, meditate, cogitate, question/ introspect, dream, contemplate, reverie or a trance- there are many ways of looking t it.   Poets can interpret it in so many beautiful ways.  Poets thrive and survive with the blessings of the muse.

Ponder, meditate, muse, ruminate.  Feel free to choose your muse, call her, speak to her, wait for her, but do write and let your voice be heard.  Impoverished or bright, let her be the reflection of your dreams and desires.  It has been a season of despair and death is watching us from close quarters, in the midst of it all let your muse thrive and help you survive. Believe in the power of the Muse to inspire you.  Let Love be your Muse. 

Teesta Review invites original and unpublished poems on the theme of Muse.

How to Submit:

Poetry – Not more than 4 poems are to be submitted. Poems should be free from copyright issues. Poems should be written in English. Maximum 5, New Times Roman, Line space 1.5, alignment left. Poems should be attached as word document with a separate attachment in the same mail carrying a photograph and a brief bio of the poet. The subject of the mail should be clearly mentioned as: “Poetry for Teesta Review: Volume 4 No. 2”.  The name of the poet should be mentioned clearly under her/ his work. Poetry submissions should be e-mailed to ranuuniyalpant@gmail.com with cc to  teestajournal@gmail.com

Essay / article submission The journal invites essays and articles on subjects that lay emphasis on its theme of Muse. Submissions may be made but are not limited to the following areas:

  • Creativity and the Self
  • Creativity and Society
  • Creativity and Gender
  • Creativity and Madness
  • Creativity and Motherhood
  • The Practice of Poetry 

Articles should be attached as word documents with separate attachment   within the mail accompanying a photograph and a brief bio of the author. The subject of the mail should be clearly mentioned as:  “Articles / Essays for Teesta Review: Volume 4 No. 1”.  The name of the author should be mentioned clearly under her/ his work. We suggest that submissions be formatted with 12 pt. Times New Roman type, MLA, and be within 2000- 2500 words. Articles should be e-mailed to ranuuniyalpant@gmail.com with cc to teestajournal@gmail.com

Deadline: 31st October, 2021

Teesta Review Volume 4 No 1 will be edited by Ranu Uniyal.

Please check our Guidelines for Submission.

Poetry Translations Poetry translations should be accompanied by permission from poets. Poems should be attached as separate word document. A separate attachment in the same mail must carry a photograph and a brief bio of the poet and the translator. The subject of the mail should be clearly mentioned as: “Translations for Teesta Review: Volume 4 No 2”. The name of the poet and the translator should be mentioned clearly under her/ his work. 

Art : Teesta Review invites art, sketches, paintings, photography that fulfils the theme of the issue. Art should be attached as jpeg. images with separate word document within the mail accompanying a photograph and a brief bio of the photographer /artist. The subject of the mail should be clearly mentioned as: “Art/photograph for Teesta Review: Volume 4 No 2”. The name of the artist should be mentioned clearly under her/ his work/attachment.

Interviews: Interviews may be related but is not limited to the theme of the issue. Interviews should be attached as separate word document. A separate attachment in the same mail must accompany a photograph and a brief bio of the interviewer and the interviewee.  The subject of the mail should be clearly mentioned as: “Interview for Teesta Review: Volume 4 No. 2”.

Book ReviewsReviews of books not more than four years in publication are invited. We suggest that submissions be formatted with 12 pt. Times New Roman type, MLA ,Word limit 1500-2000 words.

  • All submissions, general inquiries, requests and concerns, should be addressed to teestajournal@gmail.com
  • The decision of the board is final.
  • While we are generally responsive, please give us 30 days to respond to your submission(s).
  • We are not a paying market at the moment.
  • We ask for exclusive rights to published pieces for a period of two weeks. Republishing pieces after that period with attribution is welcome.
  • Opinions and other statements expressed by contributors are theirs alone and not opinions of Teesta Review.
  • Content created by any contributor is the sole responsibility of the contributor and its accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed by the editorial board of Teesta Review. 

Thank you for honouring us with your work. We’re excited to see what you have for us! 

Let us flow like the river

-Team, TEESTA REVIEW

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