Graphic Narratives 2027

Call for Pitches: Graphic Narratives for 2027

We continue our commitment to publishing graphic narratives, with Joshua Santospirito returning as our specialist editor.

We are now inviting pitches for 8-page works to be published throughout next year.

What to include in your pitch

•  A short proposal of around two paragraphs, outlining your concept and how you’d approach the art.
•  Up to five image files may be attached. Acceptable file types: .pdf, .tif, .jpg, .doc.
•  Please do not submit previously published or completed works, we are seeking new material only.

Contributor Fee

•  $1600 for each selected 8-page work

Payment will be less the cost of a 4-issue Island subscription if you are not already a subscriber. For background on our contributor fee policy, see here

Fees are paid on completion of the work.

Timelines

•  Submissions are open now and close at 5pm AEDT, Thursday 1 October
•  Selected works will appear across Island’s 2027 issues. 
•  Production timelines and technical specifications will be discussed with selected artists. 

Process

•  You will receive an automated acknowledgement of your submission.
•  After that, you will generally not hear from Josh until after the submission period has closed.
•  Finalising selections and notifications may take up to four months. We appreciate your patience as we carefully consider all submissions.
•  Once decisions are made, you will be contacted (via Submittable or direct email) regarding the outcome. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individual feedback on unsuccessful submissions. 
•  For selected works, curatorial discussions and a collaborative editing process will form part of the workflow. This ensures minimal corrections late in production. You will be consulted on all changes and retain final approval of your work.