The Love Book Anthology

A project of Blue Cedar Press

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (March 2024). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Blue Cedar Press invites submissions for its forthcoming anthology about love, love in its many forms. [Nothing pornographic, please, as this is for a general trade audience.] Submissions may be moving, funny, inspirational, reflective and the judges will select those to be included based on creativity, writing techniques and captivating content.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 10% of anthologies always charge fees.)

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2023

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Collapse section Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Children/Family: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: Adult relationships, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.

Topics:

Children/Family: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: Adult relationships.
Other: May vary, See guidelines.

Payment:

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 40 lines; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Children/Family: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: Adult relationships, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026