Theme: Nostalgia
For our sixth issue, we’re exploring the idea of NOSTALGIA. Whether a longing for the sentiments of the past, or a marketing trend that capitalizes on childhood favorites, we often find comfort in yesterday when today presents challenges.
But that comfort is often rooted in the pain of longing, the disdain for change, and the fear of moving forward.
How does this powerful force influence your life?
The specifics:
Window: Submissions will be accepted June 15 – July 15, 2025. Expected publication late August 2025. Please submit a new form for each genre.
Genre:
Poetry, including prose poems: One poem, up to two pages – Read by Kristin. *Editors note: I have a strong preference for shorter, free-verse works but I’d love for you to knock my socks off with longer, metrical, or rhyming works.
Flash and MicroFiction: maximum three pieces up to a total of 1500 words – read by Melissa
Creative Nonfiction (CNF): maximum two pieces up to 1k words each – read by Genalea
Visual Art: maximum three pieces, submitted as separate image files (jpg or png) – joint editorial decision
(All final decisions are joint.)
Format: Please submit your work using our Google Form, which will go live on the website when submissions open on June 15. Attach your file as a Doc or docx (If this is a problem submit how you need to and give us a heads up in your email), saved as “genre-last name” such as “Poetry-Houlihan.” No cover letter required; we will ask for a short third-person bio with website upon acceptance.
Art submissions should be submitted as jpg or png following the same titling convention as written pieces.
Simultaneous submissions and previously published work are welcome; please note the original publication so we may give appropriate credit. Collaborations are welcome.
All submissions will receive a response prior to publication.
