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Open Call for Submissions: Untitled Quarantine Anthology


We’re seeking fiction, non-fiction and poetry from Florida writers that was written during the the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine.

The works do NOT need to be quarantine- or pandemic-related. In fact, there is no specific theme or genre required. We simply want to showcase creative works written during this period of uncertainty and social distancing.

Writers may submit fiction and non-fiction pieces up to 3,000 words or three poems up to 60 lines.

Selected authors will receive 2 copies of the anthology and a $15 honorarium

Deadline: August 15, 2020

Publication Date: October 2020

Send your submissions and a short author bio to wordierthanthou@gmail.com.