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Guidelines ☟
In Ink is a section of this platform dedicated to written expression in personal, reflective, and exploratory forms. It is intended as a space for contributors to document experiences, develop ideas, and share perspectives through creative nonfiction, essays, diary-like entries, or poetic language.
The goal is not necessarily literary perfection but authentic engagement with the self and the world. Submissions may reflect everyday experiences, internal reflections, or broader social and cultural observations. Writing may take on a diaristic tone, adopt an essay-like structure, or unfold through metaphor and poetic narrative.
To write in Ink is to believe that every day carries its unique meaning, and it is worthy of being recorded, considered, and, for some, disclosed. This is not a diary restrained by secrecy or confession. Rather, In Ink offers a deliberate ambiguity space for considered presence and for writing as an act of attentiveness. In Ink aims to provide a way of approaching the self and the world without trying to pin either down—what Trinh T. Minh-ha calls “speaking nearby,” a form that prefers resonance over resolution. (Minh-ha & Chen, 1992)
submission guidelines:
Submissions are reviewed for clarity, originality, and relevance to the spirit of the platform. A basic editorial process may be applied to maintain quality and consistency; however, we do not seek to overwrite the author’s voice.
The platform recognizes that some contributors may prefer to write anonymously or under a pseudonym. That choice is fully respected. To remove the pressure of authorship is, perhaps, to write more honestly, directly, and with less fear of misrecognition.
submission details:
Length: 200 to 1,500 words
Language: English/Uzbek, Bilingual submissions welcome if accompanied by the original.
Originality: We accept original work, if possible, previously unpublished.
Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but please notify us if your work is accepted elsewhere.
format requirements:
Accepted formats: docs or .pdf
Font: Times New Roman or Garamond, 12 pt
Spacing: Single-spaced, with page numbers
Include on the first page: title and total word count
Include your name, Gmail, or identifying details in the file.
how to submit:
Please email your submission to:
📧 mirror.ayneh@gmail.com
With the subject line: Ink Submission_[Your Full Name]
Attach your submission as a
.docxor.pdffile. In the body of your email, include:
Title of the piece
Your name and location (City, Country)
A short third-person bio (2–3 sentences)
An optional note about your piece (intent, context, etc.)