FAQ

  • When can I submit?

    Submissions are rolling during most of term. Please submit between Sunday 1st week and Sunday 7th week.

  • Where do I send my submission?

    For The Kindred Spirits Cookbook, use this submission form.
    For standard submissions, use this form.
    You can also find our extensive guidelines here.

  • Does my submission have to be "about" being a person of colour?

    Nope! Submit whatever you like.

  • Can I submit as a non-person of colour?

    Kindred Spirits is dedicated to uplifting voices of colour, so we kindly ask that you send your work to another magazine on campus. We appreciate your support, though, and still encourage you to read the magazine.

  • I identify as mixed. Can I still submit my work?

    Yes! If you identify as a person of colour in any way, we would love to hear from you.

  • Do I need to be a person of colour to attend your events?

    We love the support from our non-person of colour friends, so you are welcome to our events and we encourage you to read the magazine!

  • When do submissions open and close for the first edition of the Kindred Spirits Cookbook?

    For the first edition only of the Kindred Spirits Cookbook (which is published in Hilary term 2025), submissions open January 5 and close January 31. Please direct any questions to our email!

  • Should I use the Oxford Comma?

    YES. The team at Kindred Spirits are firm proponents of the Oxford comma. It just makes things clearer. (How come there are no magazines on campus named the Oxford Comma? )

  • A note...

    *If you choose not to use the Oxford comma or our beloved em dash (for some unknown reason), please note that it will not reflect negatively on your submission. Maybe.