Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to our literary offerings, readings, and the platform – clear and without beating around the bush.
LiteraturBühne
We are an editorial team of authors, translators, and editors. Our readers are people who want to understand stories, not just consume them. We work for everyone who values the written word as a craft and art form – independent of publishing constraints and bestseller lists.
Our work is aimed at literary-minded readers who value language, atmosphere, and intellectual depth. Whether student, librarian, or freelance author – we offer texts that entertain and challenge.
Readers who read between the lines.We do not curate mass-produced content. Every contribution undergoes a critical editorial review that checks for coherence, rhythm, and originality. Our focus is on contemporary German-language literature, essays, and literary reportage.
Quality over click rate.We write factually, but not coldly. Our language is precise, accessible, and free of trendy jargon. We discuss rather than advertise, and leave room for contradiction and independent thought.
Respectful, clear, curious.For us, literature is a place of encounter – between cultures, generations, and perspectives. We promote debut voices as well as established authors, as long as their stance is recognizable and their craft is solid.
Diversity without arbitrariness.From the first reading to our own book series – the key milestones of the LiteraturBühne.
To the ChronicleFirst public reading in a Viennese backyard café. 23 visitors, three authors, one evening that laid the foundation.
2020Membership grew to over 80. Rented a former bookstore at Alina-Graf-Weg 939 – a permanent venue for readings and workshops.
2022"Voices of the In-Between" – a collection of 14 short stories by our authors. The print run of 500 copies sold out within three months.
2024Joint event series "Salon of the Present". Monthly discussion evenings with rotating guests from publishing and academia.
2025Launch of the website with archive, blog, and registration function. The first online reading reached over 300 viewers from three countries.
Answers to our literary offerings, readings, and the platform – clear and without beating around the bush.
Send your manuscript as a PDF or Word document to our editorial team. We read every submission and will get back to you within four weeks. Please note that we only accept unpublished short stories and essays.
No, our events are open to all age groups. For evening readings, we recommend accompaniment for children under twelve. The topics are always literary and cultural, never explicit or disturbing.
We do not lend books ourselves, but we collaborate with local bookstores and libraries. On each recommendation page, you will find direct links to borrowing or purchasing options from our partners.
We usually publish two to three new articles or stories per week. Additionally, there are monthly interviews with authors and special features on literary events. A newsletter summarizes the highlights every Sunday.
We are happy to support you with materials and a brief guide. Just send us a message with your idea. We can also connect you with other interested people in your area if you are looking for collaborators.