Become a puya author or creator
Your Story Matters — Share It with the World.
At Puya, we believe that stories — in all their forms — can shift perspectives, challenge norms, and spark quiet or radical revolutions. Whether you express yourself through writing, art, photography, or multimedia, your voice and vision belong here.
We welcome creators of all kinds: writers, artists, illustrators, photographers, and cultural thinkers. If you have something to say, explore, unlearn, question, or celebrate — we want to experience it with you.
What We Are Looking For?
Puya publishes bold, honest, and culture-rich expressions across a wide spectrum of themes and mediums:
Written Work
Personal Essays: Life-altering moments, identity, inner growth, unlearning, belonging
Cultural Commentary: Global perspectives, untold histories, emerging movements
Creative Non-Fiction: Travel pieces, food memories, language reflections, diaspora experiences
Reflective Writing: Healing, transformation, mindfulness, grief, resilience
Social Themes: Gender, race, justice, climate, migration, mental health
Creative Fiction: Short Stories, Poems, and more.
If it reflects personal truth, expands consciousness, if its a fiction untold before, or invites others to unherd themselves — it’s a fit for Puya.
Visual & Multimedia Art
Illustration & Paintings: Hand-drawn, digital, or mixed media pieces
Photography: Visual storytelling, conceptual or documentary style
Artworks: Photographed installations, sculpture, experimental formats
Digital Expression: Animation, GIFs, video stills, zines, or multimedia collages
If it reflects a personal truth, expands consciousness, invites new ways of seeing, or tells a story untold — it’s a fit for Puya.
We accept both written and creative pieces.
Submission guidelines
To ensure your work aligns with Puya’s voice and values, please follow these guidelines:
Word Count
Between 800 and 2,000 words
For poetry submissions: up to 3 poems, each under 50 lines
Visual Art
Up to 5 pieces per submission, with a short concept note (100–200 words)
What to Include?
A two-line author bio
A photo or avatar
The pen name under which you’d like to publish
Please use a clear title and include your full name in the file name
Tone & Style
Honest, reflective, quirky fun, and well-structured
Personal but purposeful — not rants or promotional
Inclusive and global-minded
How to Submit Your Work?
Submit your piece in .docx format only. Submissions are accepted in US or UK English, as well as French and German
Email your submission to: editor@puya.life
Please Avoid
AI-generated or plagiarized content (yes, we check)
Previously published pieces (unless you retain rights and disclose prior publication)
Advertorial or purely self-promotional work
Legal Note
By submitting your story, you grant Puya the non-exclusive right to publish your work on our platform and to use your submitted details (bio, name/avatar, etc.) for publication and promotional purposes.
What Happens Next?
- We review all submissions. If your piece is selected, we’ll get back to you within 2–3 weeks. If you don’t hear from us, you’re welcome to submit again with new or revised work — we appreciate persistence and growth.
Why Write for Puya?
- Share your voice/expression on a platform built for transformation and progression.
- Be featured across our social and community platforms.
- Connect with a like-minded community of readers, writers and visualisers.
- Contribute to meaningful conversations that challenge, inspire, and expand.
Come As You Are!
No formal background required. Just bring your vision, your story, and your courage to express it.
Become a Puya Author or Creator.
Unherd yourself. Inspire others.
