This issue is an ode to what we lose without noticing. A journey into the forgotten pockets of ourselves. A slow unfolding of all that once felt magic; not because it sparkled, but because it belonged to you. To the forgotten warmth of childhood rooms, the unspoken emotions tucked between notebook margins, the quiet nostalgia of objects that never sparkled but somehow held your whole world. A ticket stub. A story you told yourself before sleep. A sticker you never stuck. Fleeting joys that once felt eternal.
Tiny thoughts, loud voices...
This space is for bold bursts of creativity , from micro poems, 10 word stories, quick art doodles to the fleeting journal thoughts.
Whether it’s a fleeting idea or a spark of emotion, Short & Loud is where small pieces make big noise.
Selected entries might be featured on our Instagram feed, stories or even spotlighted in upcoming issues .
(with prior notice).
Issue Submission Guidelines
Each individual may submit up to unlimited pieces per issue, and we welcome unpublished, original submissions that reflect our values. These submissions must be completely original and free of hate speech, discrimination, extreme violence, NSFW content, or similar material. Plagiarism or the use of artificial intelligence-generated content is strictly forbidden and will be rejected right away. Additionally, since our magazine is orientated towards young people, we prefer the individuals who meet the UN definition of youth to submit to our magazine though any age can submit.
After your work is first published in project_zine, you are free to publish or display it anywhere, and you preserve all rights to it. However, we respectfully request that you provide credit to project_zine as the original publication source. You will receive a direct message with any necessary formatting changes or modifications if your submission is accepted.