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Submissions Open for Year 1 - Fall Issue
Theme: "Red Reverence"
A theme that asks us to pause, look, and feel deeply — not just for what is beautiful, but for what we treasure, what we ache for, what we've maybe already lost.
The title plays on the rich red of fall — apples, love, blood, rusted leaves — and reverence, that sacred hush we give to what we hold dear. What do you revere? Who or what is the apple of your eye?
Submit your works accordingly to get showcased in these sections of the magazine
BURROWED VOICES
A collection of original poetry, flash fiction, and heartfelt essays — intimate pieces from both new voices and seasoned storytellers. This section stays unfiltered and close to the bone.
THE UNDERSIDE
A feature space for the bold and unusual — blackout poems, handwritten letters, illustrated tales, and everything that defies the traditional page.
BURROWERS
Conversations with authors, readers, writers, and artists who have carved a name for themselves — voices with stories, skills, and insights worth sharing.
BURROWER'S PICK
Each issue features a guest — be it an author, artist, teacher, or reader — who selects their favorite piece and shares why it spoke to them.
FOUND IN THE DIRT
Unearthed gems from the past — lost poems, old letters, forgotten works. We also invite readers to share pieces they've found or kept safe through time.
ART GALLERY
A curated gallery of visual works, each piece paired with the artist's own reflections and interpretations.
BENEATH THE BARK
An introspective essay or narrative that peels back the hidden layers of a theme, issue, or emotion — from grief to identity, migration to memory — revealing the quiet rings beneath the surface. Thoughtful, emotional, and deeply human.
THE HOLLOW LOG
A spotlight on a powerful film or short — something stirring, unforgettable. Thoughtfully curated, with its most evocative scenes highlighted and framed for reflection.
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025
Publication: October 2025
Share what you hold sacred — let your reverence become our collective treasure.
What We Accept
We publish work across genres:
- Poetry (free verse, spoken word, narrative)
- Short fiction
- Creative nonfiction / personal essays
- Letters, reflections, and hybrid forms
Submission Guidelines
Before you submit, please read:
- Theme Alignment: All submissions should relate to the current issue's theme. For the Fall 2025 issue, we're looking for work that explores "Red Reverence" — deep devotion, sacred admiration, and what we treasure most. Think of the apple as metaphor: desire, knowledge, vulnerability, and reverence.
- One piece per submission (max 3 pages for prose, 2 poems max)
- Work must be original and unpublished
- Include a short author bio (50–80 words)
- Preferred format: Word file (.docx) or Google Docs link
- We accept simultaneous submissions (just let us know if it's accepted elsewhere)
- Quarterly Deadlines: Each issue has a specific submission deadline. Current deadline for Fall 2025 issue is August 31, 2025.
Theme Guidance: "Red Reverence"
We're looking for work that explores deep devotion, sacred admiration, and what we hold most dear. The apple becomes our guiding metaphor — desire, knowledge, vulnerability, and the things we treasure. Consider these approaches:
- • Stories of deep devotion, unspoken love, or sacred relationships
- • Poetry about what you revere, protect, or hold as the "apple of your eye"
- • Essays on personal heirlooms, cultural traditions, or forgotten treasures
- • Reflections on nostalgia, memory, and what we've lost or long for
- • Tributes to people, places, or art that deserve more reverence
Deadlines & Response Time
Current Submission Period
Theme: "Red Reverence"
Publication: October 2025
We review submissions on a rolling basis during each submission period. You'll hear from us within 4–6 weeks of the deadline. We encourage early submissions as we may close submissions early if we receive sufficient high-quality work.
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A Note of Encouragement
Don't overthink it. Some of the most moving pieces we've published were sent by people who didn't think they were "writers." We care about feeling, not credentials.