The Word Count
500 words or less. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The Theme
As a subscriber to IN A FLASH, you’ll receive our list of themed submission calls in every issue. Please submit according to that month’s theme. Submissions must be previously unpublished.
The Timeline
Submissions will be open from the first to the fifteenth of every month for which a theme has been publicized. Submissions received after the fifteenth of the month will not be read.
The Submission
Direct all submissions to InAFlashLitMag@gmail.com with the subject line: SUBMISSION, THEME, TITLE OF PIECE. Include a bio of 50 words or less, and your submission pasted into the body of the email. No attachments.
Submissions will be read blind by our lead editor.
If your piece is accepted, you will also be asked for the following:
Answers to a few questions for our Q&A
A high-quality headshot
Social media handles/links
We’re eager to give you the spotlight!
Submission Calls
UPCOMING: From October 1-15, please submit pieces on the theme of STILL.
From November 1-15, please submit pieces on the theme of BODY.
From December 1-15, please submit pieces on the theme of RHYTHM.
From January 1-15, please submit pieces on the theme of DREAMS.
The Editorial Board
Our five co-editors will take turns serving as Editor-in-Chief throughout the year. Please click our links to follow us individually.
Cynthia Allen
Ready? Set? GO!
We can’t wait to read your work!
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