We are currently accepting submissions for our annual themed print anthology. Accepted work will be published in a book available on Amazon and other online booksellers. We have extended our original deadline for submissions to September 29, 2019!
The theme for this print anthology is “Neighbors” Let’s check in with good old Miriam-Webster for a moment, shall we?
1. one living or located near another
2. fellow man
Pretty straight forward, right? But we are inviting you to look deeply into the concept of neighbors, communities, and neighboring as an act in your submissions. Tell us about the true meanings, structures, functions, and dysfunctions of communities.
We are accepting submissions on the subject of this theme in the following categories. Please specify, in the subject line of your submission, which category your work falls under.
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Micro Fiction: We define micro fiction as prose or verse of 100 words or less. Keep it sharp and make it sing. Sending multiple works in a single submission is encouraged in this category.
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Flash Fiction: “Brevity is the soul of wit.” Some guy named Shakespeare said that. We define flash fiction as prose of 1,000 words or less. Sending multiple works in a single submission is encouraged in this category.
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Short Fiction: We are seeking short stories of 1,000 words or more. But please don’t send us a novel. We’ve already got novels coming out our ears over here. Consider around 5,000 words as a general word-max guideline.
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Poetry: We’re not looking for any specific form or meter. We’re not concerned with limiting word count, either. Just make sure it ‘sings.’ If you are submitting word art poetry, please submit as a high resolution image file. Sending multiple works in a single submission is encouraged in this category.
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Creative Non-Fiction: What we’re really looking for is common stories told in interesting ways. Make us look at a hum-drum day in a different way. Open our eyes and make us see things from your unique perspective. We prefer essays of 2,000 words or less. Multiple works in a single submission are acceptable in this category.
If you are submitting multiple pieces, please send them as a single submission. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. All work must be completely original, your own work, and previously unpublished in any format. We do not currently offer payment to , contributors.
PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE SUBJECT LINE WHICH CATEGORY YOU ARE SUBMITTING! (Flash Fiction, Poetry, Creative Non-Fiction, etc.)