Submission Guidelines

Writing that feels rooted in local texture and the emotional force of a place.

We publish stories with a strong sense of place, atmosphere, and perspective. We are drawn to work that is immersive, specific, and well-observed.

We are only open to unsolicited submissions for Dispatches and Personal Essays. All features, guides, itineraries, interviews, and other editorial packages are solicited directly by our editors.

Dispatches

Short, vivid pieces rooted in place. These can be travel notes, observations, cultural snapshots, or sharply framed stories from coastal cities, islands, and places shaped by the sea. We’re looking for strong voice, specificity, and a clear sense of atmosphere rather than generic travel writing or list-based recommendations.

Length: 400–600 words

Personal Essays

First-person stories in which place matters. These should go beyond a travel diary and offer reflection, emotional depth, or a strong point of view. We’re especially interested in essays where coastal or island settings shape the experience in meaningful ways.

Length: 600–800 words

We want writing that feels rooted in local texture: food, design, ritual, landscape, history, memory, weather, and the emotional force of being somewhere.

Submission Guidelines

Please send one completed piece at a time
Include a short bio
Include the title and word count
We prefer work that is previously unpublished
Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere

Rights

If accepted, Almar acquires first digital publication rights. All rights revert to the author after publication.

Payment

$30-$50 for Dispatches

$60-$80 for Personal Essays

Payment is made within 30 days of publication.

How to Submit

Send submissions to info.almarmagazine@gmail.com with the subject line:

SUBMISSION: Dispatches
or
SUBMISSION: Personal Essay