Call for Submissions

U-Talk Magazine | Vol. 4, Issue 1
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2025
Email: uara@umran.org.in

 Special Theme Section:

What images come to mind when you listen to music?

• What memories does a certain song or instrument bring back?

• Do you think of your childhood, teenage years, school or college life?

• What kind of music brings peace to your soul?

• What is your favorite kind of music—and why?

• What does your musical taste say about your identity?

We invite you to reflect, narrate, and share your stories, feelings, and imagination around music—for our Special Thematic Section.

U-Talk Magazine Categories

We welcome submissions across multiple genres and languages. Please review the following categories and guidelines:

Categories: Thematic Articles, Poetry, Empowerment and Resilience (stories), Art, Craft & Culture, Photography, Health, Travelogue, Book Review

1. Articles

• Subject: Open (society, education, language, ideas, reflections)

• Word Limit: 1100–1200 words

• Language: English

• No. of Articles in Magazine: 6

• Note: Please send original photos (with copyright or permission if applicable)

2. Thematic Essays / Stories / Creative Nonfiction

• Theme-based writing aligned with the issue’s theme or wider social/cultural reflections

• Word Limit: 650–1100 words

• Language: English

• No. of Essays in Magazine: 6

• Note: Pictures welcome with credits/copyright

3. Multilingual Essays or Articles

• Languages: Any language other than English

• Word Limit: 650–1100 words

• No. of Articles in Magazine: 2

4. Poetry

• Language: Any language

• Form: Free verse, rhyme, haiku, ghazal, experimental

• No. of Poems in Magazine: 12–14

5. Art, Craft & Culture

• Submit your paintings, crafts, or other handmade/artistic works

• No. of Entries in Magazine: 6

• Please include:

  • Title

  • A brief description of the artwork

  • What it means to you / what inspired it / how it was made

6. Photography

• Submit your best photos (taken via phone or camera)

• No. of Photos in Magazine: 6

• Please include:

  • Caption/title

  • Location

  • Description: what do you see? why is it meaningful?

7. Health & Wellness

• Easy health tips, body-mind practices, wellness routines, traditional knowledge

• Word Limit: 500–1000 words

• No. of Entries in Magazine: 2

• Note: Include photo(s) with copyright or source

8. Travelogue

• Share your journey! Places you’ve visited, experiences you cherish

• Word Limit: 500–1000 words

• No. of Travelogues in Magazine: 2

• Note: Include original photos (photos are must for this section)

9. Book Review

• Any book that recently moved or inspired you

• Word Limit: 500–600 words

• No. of Reviews in Magazine: 1

General Guidelines

• Send your entries to through the button “Submit here” by October 15, 2025

• All written submissions should be in Word or Google Doc format

• Please include your name, location, short bio (1–2 lines), and contact details

• For images/art: send high-quality files (JPEG/PNG, 300 dpi preferred)

Let your voice travel. Let your art breathe. Let your stories shine.
We look forward to receiving your heartfelt submissions for this vibrant issue of U-Talk—where grassroots meet global, and memory meets expression.