Submission Guidelines
Please Read Before Submitting!
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 Submissions must be previously unpublished. Only one submission per author for each theme, please.
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. Simultaneous submissions are fine, but please inform us if the piece is accepted elsewhere.
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!
The author of the accepted piece will also receive a $25 honorarium for their work.
Oh, And One More Thing…
Hey, it’s only 500 words. Don’t use A.I. You’re better than that.
Submission Calls
Subscribe to stay informed about the themes for upcoming submission calls.
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!
I love writing flash and can't wait to submit! THANK YOU to the editors for creating this space!
Hi! What time are submissions due? Anytime on the 15th?