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Contributions should be original for Stoicism Today, not previously published.
Recommended length: between 1500-4000 words
All sources must be cited (any citation style is fine).
Stoic quotations should include author, book, chapter, and/or verse, where applicable (example: Epictetus, Discourses, 1.1); you may choose to cite the translator or not.
For longer essays, use headings throughout the piece to help organize content.
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