The Plentitudes

The Plentitudes is an international literary journal showcasing captivating fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and flash from diverse voices.

We believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. Founded in New York City in 2020, we are truly global: our editors, reading board members, and contributors (and their stories) represent an international and multicultural blend.

Our editorial team carefully curates each issue to bring our philosophy to the page and to our avid readers. We are most excited by works that approach the human condition from a mix of critical and creative approaches and we support exigent narratives and counternarratives. We're a proud member of CLMP and a featured listee on Poets & Writers and Duotrope, we aim to amplify emerging voices and add to the growing diversity and vibrancy of the literary community.

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2027 Plentitudes Prizes for Fiction (closing in 62 days) Fee: usd $20.00
2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Flash (closing in 62 days) Fee: usd $20.00
2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Nonfiction (closing in 62 days) Fee: usd $20.00
2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Poetry (closing in 62 days) Fee: usd $20.00

2027 Plentitudes Prizes for Fiction Fee: usd $20.00 Open

Closes on Thursday, December 31, 2026 11:59 PM UTC (in 62 days).

We are seeking submissions of short stories for The 2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Fiction. We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world. Guidelines:

Short Stories of 1,000 - 5,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
Unpublished work only.
No AI-generated works unless the specific usage is fully disclosed and acknowledged.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $20 per submission. Winners in each genre will receive $1,000; second-place winners will receive $300; and third-place winners will receive $200. Winners will be notified by email in March 2027 and published in the Journal's Spring 2027 Issue.

Our Fiction Guest Judge is P. Paramita, author of the novel APPETITE—named one of 2026's most anticipated titles by Debutiful and Electric Literature.

Learn more at: www.theplentitudes.com/prizes.

Deadline: December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET

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2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Flash Fee: usd $20.00 Open

Closes on Thursday, December 31, 2026 11:59 PM UTC (in 62 days).

We are seeking submissions of flash pieces for The 2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Flash.

We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world. Guidelines:

A work of flash fiction or flash nonfiction of less than 1,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
Unpublished work only.
No AI-generated works unless the specific usage is fully disclosed and acknowledged.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

Our Flash Guest Judge is Elena Dudum, recipient of the Whiting Foundation Creative Nonfiction Grant and author of the upcoming memoir, They Told Me Back Home Would Be Beautiful.

Learn more at: www.theplentitudes.com/prizes.

Deadline: December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET

Submit

2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Nonfiction Fee: usd $20.00 Open

Closes on Thursday, December 31, 2026 11:59 PM UTC (in 62 days).

We are seeking submissions of nonfiction (personal essays, memoir, lyric essays, hybrid nonfiction) for The 2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Nonfiction.

Nonfiction works of 1,000 - 5,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
Unpublished work only.
No AI-generated works unless the specific usage is fully disclosed and acknowledged.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

Our Nonfiction Guest Judge is Mike Scalise, author of the memoir The Brand New Catastrophe.

Learn more at: www.theplentitudes.com/prizes.

Deadline: December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET

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2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Poetry Fee: usd $20.00 Open

Closes on Thursday, December 31, 2026 11:59 PM UTC (in 62 days).

We are seeking submissions of poems for The 2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Poetry.

Up to 3 poems per submission, and no more than 10 pages combined, in ONE document.
Unpublished work only.
No AI-generated works unless the specific usage is fully disclosed and acknowledged.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

Our Poetry Guest Judge is erica kaufman, author of three books of poetry: POST CLASSIC, INSTANT CLASSIC (both from Roof Books), and censory impulse (Factory School).

Learn more at: www.theplentitudes.com/prizes.

Deadline: December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET

Submit

Call for Fiction for Winter 2026 Issue Temp Closed

We are seeking submissions of short stories for publication in our Winter 2026 issue. We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.

Guidelines:

Short Stories of 1,000 - 5,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font
Unpublished work only.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $5 per submission. We offer an honorarium of $50 per published piece.

Deadline: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET

Not Open

Call for Flash for Winter 2026 Issue Temp Closed

We are seeking submissions of flash for publication in our Winter 2026 Issue. We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.

Guidelines:

Flash pieces (micro-fiction or micro-nonfiction) under 1,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font
Unpublished work only.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $5 per submission. We offer an honorarium of $50 per published piece.

Deadline: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET

Not Open

Call for Nonfiction for Winter 2026 Issue Temp Closed

We are seeking submissions of creative nonfiction (personal essays, memoir, biographies, lyrical pieces, profiles, polemics, hybrid nonfiction) for publication in our Winter 2026 issue. We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Crip/Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.

Guidelines:

Nonfiction works of 1,000 - 5,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font
Unpublished work only.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $5 per submission. We offer an honorarium of $50 per published piece.

Deadline: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET

Not Open

Call for Poetry for Winter 2026 issue Temp Closed

We are seeking submissions of poems for publication in our Winter 2026 issue. We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.

Guidelines:

Up to 3 poems per submission, and no more than 10 pages combined, in ONE document.
Unpublished work only.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $5 per submission. We offer an honorarium of $50 per published piece.

Deadline: September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET

Not Open

Call for Fiction for Fall 2026 Issue Temp Closed

We are seeking submissions of short stories for publication in our Fall 2026 issue. We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.

Guidelines:

Short Stories of 1,000 - 5,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font
Unpublished work only.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $5 per submission. We offer an honorarium of $50 per published piece.

Deadline: July 15, 2026 11:59 PM ET

Not Open

Call for Flash for Fall 2026 Issue Temp Closed

We are seeking submissions of flash for publication in our Fall 2026 Issue. We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.

Guidelines:

Flash pieces (micro-fiction or micro-nonfiction) under 1,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font
Unpublished work only.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $5 per submission. We offer an honorarium of $50 per published piece.

Deadline: July 15, 2026 11:59 PM ET

Not Open

Call for Nonfiction for Fall 2026 Issue Temp Closed

We are seeking submissions of creative nonfiction (personal essays, memoir, biographies, lyrical pieces, profiles, polemics, hybrid nonfiction) for publication in our Fall 2026 issue. We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Crip/Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.

Guidelines:

Nonfiction works of 1,000 - 5,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font
Unpublished work only.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $5 per submission. We offer an honorarium of $50 per published piece.

Deadline: July 15, 2026 11:59 PM ET

Not Open

Call for Poetry for Fall 2026 issue Temp Closed

We are seeking submissions of poems for publication in our Fall 2026 issue. We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.

Guidelines:

Up to 3 poems per submission, and no more than 10 pages combined, in ONE document.
Unpublished work only.
Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $5 per submission. We offer an honorarium of $50 per published piece.

Deadline: July 15, 2026 11:59 PM ET

Not Open

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