BlinkerLit Gold Star Program Gold Star

Unpublished authors are ours stars, but all are invited.

We want writers to submit flash and short works of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and art. Printed copies for contributors.

Our Online Journal features stories to be published. Be sure to opt in to the mail list option to be notified when new ones drop.

Quick Links to Open Calls:

"Encouragement" themed Fiction, 1,500 words max (closing in 81 days) Free
Hope and encouragement short Poetry (closing in 81 days) Free
Hope themed Short FIction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Art (closing in 81 days) Free

Hope themed Short FIction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Art Free Tip Jar Option Open

Closes on Monday, November 30, 2026 11:59 PM EST (in 81 days).

No Fees – One Free Contributor Copy (outside USA requires postage payment)

1. Short Fiction, and Creative Nonfiction under 1,500’ish words; Flash, Short Poetry of 40 lines or less; may submit up to five pieces. Word document please.

2. Art – cover art, possibly two interior plates (300 dpi for print issue).

3. Please include a brief author bio with submission, third person = 100 words.

4. Simultaneous submissions are fine; please let us know if accepted elsewhere.

5. No AI-generated material.

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"Encouragement" themed Fiction, 1,500 words max Free Tip Jar Option Open

Closes on Monday, November 30, 2026 11:59 PM EST (in 81 days).

Short fiction that says "Encouragement." (1,500 words or less)

Opens Aug 1, closes November 30th.

No reading fee

one free contributor print copy

Submit

Hope and encouragement short Poetry Free Tip Jar Option Open

Closes on Monday, November 30, 2026 11:59 PM EST (in 81 days).

poetry in less than 40 lines;

may submit up to five

Submit