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Inscape

has curated pieces since 1982 that are both peculiar and gorgeous without compromising craftsmanship and excellence. Averse to gratuitous violence, language, and sex, we look for smart pieces that treat sensitive subjects with maturity and respect. Our favorite submissions explore refreshing takes on both the fantastic and the everyday. As a staff firmly rooted in following Jesus Christ and His teachings, we publish and celebrate works from people of all religious perspectives, countries, cultures, ethnicities, sexual orientations, genders, backgrounds, and experiences. Inscape is the home of the bizarre, believing, and beautiful.
Inscape Journal is a cooperative effort of the Brigham Young University (BYU) College of Humanities and the Department of English.
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PAST ISSUES

Inscape has published a bi-annual issue since 1982. You can read our past issues in our archive.

BLOG

Our blog features writing tips, interviews with writers, and book reviews from staff members.

STUDENT SELECTIONS

Works by students from BYU are featured in our Student Selections, a stepping-off point for our student authors.

CONTESTS

New to Inscape, seasonal contests highlight works based on specific themes.

COLLABORATIVE CONTESTS

As a BYU Student Journal, Inscape is partnering with other student journals to coordinate literary contests to recognize authors and creators with outstanding works.

EDITOR'S WEEKLY

Hosted by Inscape's Editor-in-Chief, Paige Winegar Fetzer, the Editor’s Weekly contest is a free, ongoing poetry contest for Inscape Literary Magazine.

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FeaturedFictionFrom the ArchivesPublication

Stroganoff

By Ann Dee Ellis I say, No thank you. She says, Too bad. She spoons…
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Talisman

By Christian Ward I kept a moth under my tonguefor good luck: a death's-headhawkmoth—all velvet…
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Creative NonfictionFeaturedPublication

Song of a Starving Mother

By Shayla Frandsen “Please eat,” my husband will beg me. “Can I make you a…
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Even Jesus Asked Where God Was

By Renee Emerson   Each week the technician presses the wand across my womb. I…
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Sympathy

By Maddy Schow Anise’s favorite poisonous plants were delphinium, oleander, and lily of the valley.…