General Rules for All Submissions
- Format all work using MS Word (doc or docx), 12pt., double spaced serif font (Times New Roman, Courier, Garamond).
- Title only on the work.
- Do not put your name or contact info on the work. Instead put your name, contact info and title of the work in the cover letter. This is so we can maintain a blind submission process.
- A short bio or blog/website links, written in the third person, must be submitted at time of submission in the cover letter. Please also provide your preferred pronouns i.e. she/her/hers or they/them/theirs. If your work is selected, Creative Colloquy will ask for a picture to accompany the work in print.
- Creative Colloquy accepts submissions from all writers, poets, and essayists throughout Western Washington with a special emphasis on work originating in the South Puget Sound. Please note your location in your cover letter.
- Only submit one short story or poem per month.
- Breaking any of these rules may result in automatic rejection.
By submitting to Creative Colloquy, the author allows for a one-time publication on our site. All rights to the work remain with the author. When and if we decide to print a paper version of Creative Colloquy, we will select pieces from our archives and contact each writer individually for consent for the one-time reprint of the work in the new media.
***Submission for our monthly online publication is always open.***
We invite writers to submit their best works of flash fiction and poetry exploring the intricate connection between the bustling Tacoma landscape and its unique watersheds. The interplay of city and sea has inspired countless stories, and we are eager to showcase unique perspectives on this dynamic relationship.
This year's theme is "Healthy Sound. Better Tacoma. Now and Forever."
Submission Guidelines:
We are seeking original and imaginative flash fiction and poetry that delve into the synergy between our lives and the water on which we depend. Submissions may explore themes such as opportunities for urban sustainability, the responsibility of coastal communities or the critical impact of city life on marine ecosystems.
Eligibility: Call is open to writers of all levels and backgrounds living in the Puget Sound region. Previously unpublished works preferred. Selected authors must be able to perform their piece on camera (once selected someone will coordinate a follow up shoot this will take place in Tacoma and only take up to an hour of your time) -- filmed pieces will be included in the 2025 Ground to Sound Film and Art Festival film screened at Foss Waterway Seaport March 14, 2025.
Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Poetry: Only one poem considered per author.
Submission Period: Submissions are open from now to December 6, 2024.
Submission Format:
Format all work using MS Word (doc or docx), 12pt., double spaced serif font (Times New Roman, Courier, Garamond).
Title only on the work.
Do not put your name or contact info on the work. Instead put your name, contact info and title of the work in the cover letter. This is so we can maintain a blind submission process.
A short bio or blog/website links, written in the third person, must be submitted at time of submission in the cover letter.
Review Process: Submissions will be reviewed by our editorial team. Accepted pieces will be featured at the Ground to Sound Film Festival and featured on the Creative Colloquy website.
Learn more about the event and call to action at https://www.groundtosoundfilmfest.com/.
Welcome Writers!
Please read the following guidelines before submitting your work for consideration.
- All genres and styles of work will be considered with the exception fan fiction and erotica. Keep in mind that short stories, memoir/novel excerpts and essays are encouraged but other work, such as poetry, will also be considered.
- We are looking for submissions that are 300 to 3,000 words in length. However, to be considered as a performer for our reading events, pieces must not exceed 5 minutes stage time (or about 1,000 words). Larger stories will be considered, within reason.
- Please only submit your final draft, no other drafts will be accepted. As much as we are looking forward to reading your stories, we are a small team and want to invest a fair amount of time and consideration into each story submitted.
- Please only submit ONE piece per month for consideration. Those who send more than one piece of work for consideration each month will automatically be disqualified for not following directions.
We will contact you if your story will be featured on the site. If your story is not selected for one month we may still intend on posting it a following month. This will be determined by how many submissions are received.