Creative Nonfiction and Essays for Chicago Story Press Literary Journal

submitted by

Chicago Story Press


Call For Submissions

We are now publishing essays and creative non-fiction stories in our literary journal. We’re seeking pieces that illuminate the human experience. We value narratives that delve into the emotional complexities of life, share insights, stir empathy, and provoke deeper understanding. Beyond telling us what happened, show us the impact it had on you and others.

Submission Guidelines:

Length: Must be 1,000-3000 words.
Must be based on a true event that happened to you.
Format: Submissions must be in a Word document. DO NOT SEND A PDF.
Original Content: We seek original, unpublished work.
Submissions are taken only through Submittable.
Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but please let us know if your piece is accepted elsewhere.
$5.00 submission fee to help defray the many costs of running a literary journal. If you are unable to pay this fee, please contact us.

Note: We may suggest light edits to your piece. Please make sure it has no misspellings or grammatical errors.

Requirements:

The author guarantees that he/she possesses sole ownership of his/her personal narrative, that it is a true story, and that he/she is the sole owner of the copyright and its content.

Moreover, the author assures that he/she did not commit plagiarism in relation to his/her story and ensures that its contents are entirely his/her creation.

The story must not contain libelous, illegal, sexist, racist, homophobic, legally obscene, defamatory and intentionally hateful contents.


Submission Period
August 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024

Submissions Guidelines URL
Contact Name
Anne Beall
Contact Title
Founder & Editor
Contact Email Address

Nonfiction Online Magazine