Guidelines
We all like writing that resonates with us. It's hard to say what goes on when this happens; we don't know which brain receptors fire, which spinal nerves cascade. But we hope you know what we mean, and that you have had the same experience.
We are looking for writing that opens up new ways of looking at ordinary things or brings familiarity to extraordinary things. We're looking for writing with playfulness and a clear love for language, work that is not afraid of sincerity. Any form that gets you there is fine.
We only take online submissions. Please submit only once in a genre for each issue, and limit prose to 10,000 words. We accept simultaneous submissions; just let us know as soon as your work gets accepted elsewhere.
FIRST ANNUAL CHARLES SIMIC STUDENT WRITING CONTEST GUIDELINES EXTENDED
Submit fiction, nonfiction and poetry here.