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P=Poetry, N=Nonfiction, F=Fiction
A friend recently recounted a challenging period when he felt like he was living under water. Then, he said, it was as if he grew gills. This month’s call welcomes poems about breathing under water.
For this contest, we hope writers will explore the hidden beauty, resilience, heartbreak, disappointment, and wisdom that stem from the greatest setbacks.
This issue’s theme is kitalo, an empathetic Luganda term of solidarity offered when someone experiences a spectrum of loss.
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.
The theme can be broadly interpreted Your story of poem can relate to mountaineering or to love, finance, sport or any situation / emotion / idea which has a link to "risking all".
Send us your stories set in the 1970s.
Stuck in the past? We want to hear about it. For our 11th issue we are looking for submissions on period pieces. From ancient times (Last Temptation of Christ) to recent past (Uncut Gems) we want to hear your take on how films have represented, invented, or misunderstood a previous era.
When women occupy positions of (especially political) power, does the world become more peaceful?
Surprise us with the creativity borne of corporate mundanity; subvert the institutions and hierarchies we take for granted.
Time and time again we hear folks who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy say how alone they felt, or unmoored and untethered because our healthcare system is not set up to serve people who have lost a pregnancy. And our society doesn't want to talk about it. So those going through it have to do so in silence. We want to help bridge the silence just a little bit, to give voice to those who have experienced it and comfort to those who are going through it.
We seek to present poetry, essays, and short stories that are compelling and in someway represent an aspect of the super present.
If there’s something you’re passionate about, try it out on us. Write an essay. A critique. A poem. A fanciful vision of whatever far off world it is that you daydream about.
Cordite Poetry Review is an Australian and international journal of poetry, criticism and research.
Seeking sin, shame & all things dark & Halloweeny.
Music has always been a source of inspiration, healing, and joy. It’s a force that transcends boundaries and speaks to our souls. Whether it’s the soothing melodies of a lullaby, the powerful harmonies of a gospel choir, or the beats that make us dance, music is intertwined with our personal narratives.
MEOW! You must submit previously unpublished poetry for our upcoming whisker factory print issue.
From ancestral connections to mystical transformations, dystopian futures to supernatural encounters immerse yourself in imaginative storytelling.
While the theme and title of this issue is ‘Flower’ we encourage you to interpret it creatively.
We're hoping you set sail on your personal Pequod to hunt for the perfect poem, story, or essay that you would then share with us.
This month, we want stories about legends, real or imagined, the crimes that inspired them, and the way those legends affect those living in their shadows.