pulse
for work that bleeds.
bring issue 01 to life. submissions close july 15. releasing august 2026.
we are not interested in the safe, the sanitized, or the comfortable. we do not publish academic exercises, polite reflections, or instruction manuals for an ordinary life.pulse is a sanctuary for work that bleeds.we look for writing and art with an undeniable heartbeat — pieces that take structural risks, lean into psychological weight, and aren't afraid to show their teeth. we value visceral emotion and the beautiful, necessary fractures of human experience.give us your rawest, unpolished marrow. if your art is testing boundaries, disrupting the grid, and demanding to be felt, you have found your home.
we accept:
any poetry and prose
visual art (illustration, painting, etc.), photography, and 3-d art portfolios
video art / animation
original choreography
original song and instrumental covers
hybrid media, including collages and blurred-genre pieces
artists of all ages, races, genders, and backgrounds
the full submission and file attachment guidelines can be found on the submission form.
on alignment & refining the pulse.acceptance here is not a final resting place; it is the beginning of a conversation. if your work is chosen, expect a collaborative, hands-on editorial process. we aren't here to sanitize your edges or dilute your voice — we are here to sharpen it.we will work with you face-to-face, line-by-line, and frame-by-frame to elevate contrast, build tension, and ensure your piece hits with maximum psychological weight before it enters the sanctuary. we invest deeply in our creators.if we take your work, we are fully committed to sharpening your vision until it is unforgettable.
on theme.issue 01 is currently unthemed. we do not force creators into a box. instead, the narrative and visual theme of the issue will be organically discovered and shaped by the collective energy of the accepted pieces. show us what you are making; let the work dictate the pulse.
masthead.editor in chief / creative director — a. gupta
contact.email — [email protected]
instagram — @pulse.litmag
pulse acquires first serial and first worldwide digital publication rights upon acceptance. all rights revert back to the creator upon publication.
pulse is a completely independent, student-run creative portfolio. it is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any educational institution. all submissions and participations are entirely voluntary and conducted outside of school activities.