This edition’s theme is The Movement—a concept rich with possibility and open to interpretation. Associated with the phenomena of change, mutation, transformation, and becoming, the idea of movement has had a recurring presence in creative expression. From its material dimension, understood as the displacement or change in the position of a body, to more intangible aspects that refer to the shifting and development of mental or spiritual states, movement is a multifaceted phenomenon that reveals extraordinary richness.
Traditionally called the arts of time—music, dance, theater, literature, and cinema—have been particularly sensitive to this phenomenon, though it is by no means limited to these disciplines. Taking advantage of the polysemy of this concept and thinking about the possibility of encompassing a broad spectrum of interests, disciplines, and artistic expressions, Párrafo magazine is pleased to open this new call with movement as its theme and guiding thread. We envision this issue as a node for reflection and expression, inviting creators to explore movement in all its forms.
We welcome submissions in a variety of formats, including, among others:
Poetry (up to 2 poems per author.)
Short stories (up to 2,000 words, double space, font size 12.)
Audiovisual work: Short films, micro-movies, and video clips (up to 5 minutes)
Photography (up to 4 images per author.)
Visual art: illustrations, paintings, and comics (up to 4 images per author.)
Essays and nonfiction (up to 2,000 words, double space, font size 12.)
We believe this theme offers a unique opportunity for professionals and creators across disciplines to engage creatively, whether their work captures the rhythm of dance, the flow of time, the journey of self-discovery, or the dynamics of change.
Submission Guidelines:
Deadline: Sunday, April 13th, 2025, 11:59p.m.
Format:
Written work: .doc (Word document)
Visual art: For high-resolution images for artwork, please use JPG or PNG.
Short films: MP4
Submit your work with the subject line: Párrafo Submission [Your first and last name ]. If it is large, please submit it as a Zip. file.
How to Submit: Email submissions to parrafomagazine@gmail.com
Párrafo Magazine accepts materials submitted in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.