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Cross­roads

Essays about identity, culture, language and modern life — written for people trying to understand the world they live in.

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Crossroads publishes personal essays about language, identity, culture and modern life. We welcome students and emerging writers.

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Currently open to Open Journey students · C1–C2 level
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A clear personal perspective
We want essays, not summaries. Take a position and defend it with your own experience and reasoning.
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400 – 800 words
Long enough to develop an idea, short enough to hold a reader's attention. Quality over quantity.
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A topic that matters to you
The best essays come from genuine curiosity. Write about something you think about in the shower.