Write With Us
We welcome essays, reported pieces, and creative non-fiction rooted in development.
Submission Guidelines
Vritant publishes original, unpublished work in English. We are particularly interested in pieces that combine research with narrative, and that center voices from the Global South.
What We Publish
- Long-form essays (2,000–5,000 words)
- Reported pieces and field dispatches
- Opinion and analysis (1,000–2,000 words)
- Multimedia narratives
- Interviews with practitioners and thinkers
Our Themes
Governance, economic justice, environment, gender, health systems, education policy, digital public goods, and the political economy of development in the Global South.
Response Time
We aim to respond to all submissions within 4–6 weeks. Due to volume, we cannot provide detailed feedback on declined submissions.
Email Submissions
You may also send submissions directly to write@vritant.org with your piece attached as a .doc or .docx file and “Submission:” in the subject line.
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Reviews & Connect
"Vritant published my first long-form piece and made me a better thinker in the process. The editorial feedback was rigorous but kind."
"This is the rare platform where the editing process feels like a collaboration, not a gatekeeping exercise."
"I've been reading Vritant since its first issue. The quality of thought is consistently exceptional."