Stirring is seeking submissions on a rolling basis for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and visual art. Our goal is to elevate writing and art. We like to see creative work from all writing genres and a variety of visual art media. We are continually striving to publish underserved voices, POC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized beings. We do not consider translations or previously published pieces.
Guidelines and what we are looking for in each genre are listed below:
Fiction: Submit no more than 5,000 words total but each piece can be between 250-2,500 words. We are looking for short fiction that bursts with sensory detail and places the reader fully in a time and location rooted in diverse perspectives. We love distinctive places, vivid sensory textures, character-driven tension, cultural specificity, and stories outside the mainstream. Send to Shaun Turner [email protected]
Nonfiction: Submit no more than 5,000 words total but can be multiple smaller/flash pieces. We are looking for creative nonfiction with a personal connection to a broader social narrative. Creative pieces that intersect with hybrid presentations of narrative are always appreciated. Send to Ada Wofford [email protected]
Poetry: Up to five poems that can be connected as a series or standalone. We are looking for pieces that question the self, challenge forms, examine identity, engage with a solid emotional core, and attention to craft. We always enjoy a poem that can make us laugh and cry and think. Send to Luci Roller [email protected]
Visual art: Up to ten visual files that can be connected as a series or standalone. We are looking for art that deals with painting and photography mediums, but collage is also welcome. We enjoy work that incorporates that natural world and also incorporates bold visuals. Send to Stephanie Phillips [email protected]
