Submit a phrase

The archive accepts a small number of new phrase studies each year. Submissions are reviewed by the editorial team and added only when the typographic idea is strong enough to earn a permanent page. The notes below describe what we look for and how to send something in.

What we accept

• Short phrases, generally under ten words.
• A clear typographic idea behind the composition (lettering, pairing, layout).
• A few short sentences of notes on tone, palette, and intended use.
• One JPG of the study at a generous size, suitable for a hero panel.

What we do not accept

• Generic motivational quotes set in default display faces.
• Phrases lifted from another archive without permission.
• AI-generated word images with no underlying typographic decision.
• Submissions without notes; we cannot publish a study without context.

How to send a submission

Use the contact page to send a short message. Include the phrase, the notes, and the file. We will reply within a reasonable window. If a submission is accepted, the editorial team will write the long-form study page and share the draft for review before publishing.

How attribution works

Accepted studies carry the contributor’s credit on the page in the form they prefer. We do not publish under pseudonyms that imply institutional backing the contributor does not actually have. The artists page explains the broader attribution policy.

If a study is declined

The editorial team replies politely to every submission, even when the answer is no. We do not publish a queue of declined submissions and we do not retain the files after the decision. The decision is editorial rather than competitive; a phrase that is not right for this archive may be right for another.