Quarterly Publications
The Third Space
Q4 2026
October–December 2026 Theme
Fine Print
In Between the Lines
Fine Print explores the hidden rules, assumptions, and inequalities that shape young people’s lives—especially the expectations placed on girls. It invites young people of all genders to use writing and art to explore what is often overlooked: whose voices are believed, who feels safe, who gets heard, and who is left out.
Submission
Guidelines
Submission Types
The literary magazine accepts a wide range of creative work, including poetry, short stories, essays, opinion pieces, photography, visual art, mixed media, and other forms of creative expression.
General Requirements
All projects should relate to the quarterly theme. Submissions may interpret the theme broadly and explore ideas, experiences, or issues connected to its central topic.
Do not include personal details (full name, location, school name, or phone number) in your artwork or writing.
Length:
All writing projects should have a maximum of 7 pages. All art projects should have a maximum of 5 pieces.
Formatting Guidelines
Use a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman or Arial, size 12) and double-spacing.
Include section headings if needed (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Discussion, Conclusion).
All submission files must be submitted in PDF format and be named below:
fullname_projecttitle
Example: chloekwon_thetinman
Review Process
All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team for originality, adherence to content guidelines, and compliance with submission requirements. If a submission does not adhere to our guidelines, it may be returned to the contributor for revision or clarification before it can be considered for publication.
Ethical Standards
We expect all submissions to reflect original work from the creators. Projects found to include plagiarism or AI-generated writing will not be considered.
Though The 3rd Space Project encourages unlimited creativity, submissions containing gratuitous violence, hate speech, harassment, explicit sexual content, or other material that may endanger or demean individuals or communities may be deemed ineligible at the organizers’ discretion.
Work with Us
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 48 hours.