We’re looking below the surface. Reading what isn’t said. Exploring the contrast between a soft surface and a hard feeling. What in your life feels contradictory, but can’t help but sit side by side with its counter? We’re exploring these juxtapositions that make themselves known. Think, making connections where it doesn’t seem likely.

We want writing on contradiction, on unlikely pairings, on two seemingly incongruent topics. How does space and time play a role? We want to mold the abstract into something tangible.

We want to emphasize articles and essays. These do not have to be pre-written, but something you write specifically for Between the Lines.

As for other submissions, think portraits that tell a story behind the face, contradictions and synchronicities in every day life, unspoken understandings, eye contact from across the room, and words centered around subtext and contradiction.

There is no limit to how many pieces you may submit. No more than 2000 words for written submissions. By submitting you agree to the publication of your work by Continental Social.

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