When I started writing, I never thought anyone would care. For most of my life, I felt misunderstood, like my words didn’t really belong anywhere. But now… There are over 60,000 of you here, reading me every week. That number still feels unreal. More than the number, it’s the feeling knowing that my writing has found its place, and that I’ve found people who actually get it.
That’s why I’ve created something new
It’s a sister publication to Postcards by Hasif. But unlike here, this one isn’t just my voice. It’s ours. Anyone can submit their essays. The best pieces will be reviewed by me and my editor, and if selected, they’ll be published in Postcards by Hasif &
Here’s how it works:
Deadline (First Round): No deadline
→ Entry is free.
→ Submissions will remain open every month, so even if you miss this round, you can still send your essay later.
for now, the open feature dates are oct 28, oct 31, nov 4, and nov 7 one of these will be your release date if selected.
Posting schedule: Every Tuesday & Friday, we’ll feature a new essay.
Topics: Write anything you want to share your story, thoughts, experiences, or feelings.
Requirements:
Must be authentic and your own writing.
Word count: 650 - 1200 (1300 max).
No AI-generated content.
Cannot be a piece already published elsewhere.
If your essay is selected:
You’ll receive a confirmation email & payment link.
A $25 feature fee will be required only if your essay is selected. Entry to submit your essay is completely free.
Why? Because Postcards by Hasif has always been free to readers, even though with 60k subscribers, I could easily have switched to paid subscriptions and earned $5,000+ per month. I want my writing to stay accessible to everyone.
For The Open Letters, I’ve brought an editor on board to help review submissions and assist me with my novel and editorial work. The fee helps sustain this effort, cover editing, design, and ensure the community keeps growing while maintaining quality.
Once payment is completed, we’ll coordinate with you via email to finalize the title, thumbnail, and desired posting dates.
Your essay will be published in Postcards by Hasif (60,000+ readers) and cross-posted in The Open Letters as well as your own account, giving it even more exposure.
Your publication will be recommended by Postcards by Hasif, for a week which boosts traffic to your publication.
Submission details:
📩 Send your essay to: hasifnewsletter@gmail.com
📌 Subject line: Submission for The Open Letters
This isn’t just about being published. It’s about being part of a community that believes words matter, stories deserve to be heard, and writing is still one of the most powerful ways to feel less alone.
Subscribe to The Open Letters here:
to be the first to read the newly featured essays.
So, are you ready to put your story into the world?
I'm just gonna use this as an excuse to write something.
Apologies but is the deadline the 20th or today, Thursday the 18th of September?