Monthly Issues
Our Monthly Issues are the heart of Darpan, displaying the best of literary and visual creativity in a thoughtfully curated collection. Each month, we explore a central theme that reflects both timeless and contemporary ideas, offering our contributors the space to dig deeper into topics and produce more polished, thought-provoking works.
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How it Works:
Submissions Open: 5th of every month
Submissions Close: 16th of every month
Issue Release: At the end of the month.
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Every Monthly Issue provides a stage for a wide range of submissions—from poetry and interviews to articales and art. These collections highlight both established and growing voices, allowing us to feature more extensive works that align with the issue’s overarching theme. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a fresh voice, our monthly issues invite you to contribute to a broader, more immersive conversation.
Mirror mirror on the wall
'who is the fairest of them all?'
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A mirror is more than just a reflection; it’s a window into our inner selves. It shows us who we are, stripped of illusion, yet also captures the complexities of our emotions and identity. As we change, so does our perception of the image we see. The mirror becomes a symbol of truth and introspection, reminding us that the reflection it offers is not just a surface image, but a story of who we were, who we are, and who we might become.
So, dear reader, step up to the mirror with us. Share your poems, your hidden love letters, and the stories that reveal your truest self. Embrace your reflection, not just as a surface image, but as a window into your past, present, and future.
We fell in love in sweater weather
The lesbian and bisexual anthems are coming together in a magazine issue near you.
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Our writers have come together to bring you pieces about the innocent love that we experience as individuals in the fall and throughout the year. Whether it be the warm and cozy feeling of kissing your first girlfriend, or the heartbreak that happens when the love of your life is taken away from you, Darpan is proud to present We Fell in Love in Sweater Weather.
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Dearest reader, you look so pretty, and I love this view, and there's only one love, two mouths, one love, and one house
The Letters That We Wrote To The New Year
happy new years! in the spirit of new beginings,
darpan has released a new cozy issue,
where we talk last years highs and lows,
and our hopes for the future. we can't
wait to pend the new year with you all,
and to make 2025 the year of darpan <3