They publish non-fiction from Oregon residents. “The theme for the Winter 2027 issue of Oregon Humanities magazine is “Passage.” We’re looking for stories about transitions, journeys, and motion.

There are many kinds of passages, and we’re open to writing about any of them: voyages past, present, and future; changes both physical and mental; even transformative texts. Explain how a transformational law or an unforgettable melody came to be. Explore the movement of people, traditions, and languages. Write about physical routes, such as rivers, roads, and trails, and how they’ve evolved or shaped communities over time. Consider rites of passage and how we mark milestones. Tell us about the experience of being at the threshold of a new place or state of being.

We welcome all forms of nonfiction writing from Oregon residents, including essays, journalism, criticism, and excerpts from forthcoming or recently published books. … We encourage stories created with or by communities—classrooms, neighborhoods, congregations, or any other group with shared interests and experiences.” They also say, “Please send drafts of personal essays, which should push beyond simple narrative and consider larger thematic questions. If you’re pitching a journalistic or researched piece, please send a proposal and links to any prior published work, and tell us why you’re the person to write this story.
Features generally range between 1,500 and 4,000 words. All contributors are paid between $750 and $1,500, depending on the length and complexity of the piece.” The deadline for is 17th August 2026. Details here.

Deadline: August 17th, 2026