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P=Poetry, N=Nonfiction, F=Fiction
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PFN – The Selkie Seeking Submissions on the Theme: Rebirth
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
THEME
We are looking for work on the topic of REBIRTH.
We leave the interpretation of the theme to you, but there needs to be a strong element of rebirth present in your submission in some shape, way, or form.
TYPE OF PUBLICATION
Digital anthology
ACCEPTING
POETRY
Up to 5 poems across a maximum of 5 pages.
FICTION
Any genre
Max. 3,000 words
NONFICTION
Personal essays, narrative nonfiction, and memoir
Max. 3,000 words
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The Selkie is a non-profit run by volunteers. As such, we ask that you respect our editors’ time and comply with the following guidelines:
- We read submissions blind. Please make sure your submission does not include your name or other identifying details anywhere in the document.
- Please use the following format when naming your document: “Title_prose” or “Title_poetry” (e.g. “The_Tell-Tale_Heart_prose”). This makes it easier for us to make sure your submission reaches the right editor.
- The submission form requires you to provide a short author bio (up to 100 words) as well as any links to relevant social media accounts/websites. Please have these ready before you start filling out the form. (Do not include these in the document itself – please use the dedicated field in the submission form for this.)
- All work should be previously unpublished both in print and online.
- Work should be submitted as a Google Doc via the submission form above.
POETRY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Poetry submissions can consist of five poems at most, totalling no more than 120 lines. If you are submitting multiple poems, they should be submitted within a single Google Doc and clearly separated with titles.
When formatting your poems, keep in mind that they will be published on the website/in digital form. If your work features experimental layouts, please make sure to also attach a PDF document so we can respect your formatting wishes, within reason.
PROSE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Prose submissions should be 3,000 words in length at most. Please only send us one prose submission per submission period.
We accept all genres.
All prose should be formatted in 12 pt TNR and double-spaced.