BlinkerLit: Hope themed Short FIction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Art Gold Star Program Gold Star Free Tip Jar Option

Deadline: 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.

Categories: Fiction/Nonfiction/Poetry/Art
File types: .doc, .docx, .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .svg
Number of Pieces:
1 piece per fiction submission.
1 piece per nonfiction submission.
Up to 5 pieces per poetry submission.
1 piece per art submission.
Single File: Not required; may include a separate file/link for each piece.

Anonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are allowed. (Reprints are considered; give name of first publisher; contributor copies are not available for reprints)
Multiple entries are allowed.
AI-assisted works are not allowed.

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