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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.

Quick Links to Open Calls:

Call for Fiction for Summer 2025 Issue Fee: usd $5.00

Open
Closes on Monday, March 31, 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 51 days).

We are seeking submissions of short stories for publication in our Summer 2025 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  • Unpublished work only.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: March 31, 2025 11:59 PM ET

Call for Flash for Summer 2025 Issue Fee: usd $5.00

Open
Closes on Monday, March 31, 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 51 days).

We are seeking submissions of flash for publication in our Summer 2025 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: March 31, 2025 11:59 PM ET

Call for Nonfiction for Summer 2025 Issue Fee: usd $5.00

Open
Closes on Monday, March 31, 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 51 days).

We are seeking submissions of creative nonfiction (personal essays, memoir, biographies, lyrical pieces, profiles, polemics, hybrid nonfiction) for publication in our Summer 2025 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: March 31, 2025 11:59 PM ET

Call for Poetry for Summer 2025 issue Fee: usd $5.00

Open
Closes on Monday, March 31, 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 51 days).

We are seeking submissions of poems for publication in our Summer 2025 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: March 31, 2025 11:59 PM ET

Prizes for Fiction

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2025 Plentitudes Prizes in Fiction

We are seeking submissions of short stories for The 2025 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.
  • 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 2025 and published in the Journal's Spring 2025 Issue.

Our Fiction Guest Judge is Annell Lopez.

Deadline: December 31, 2024 11:59 PM ET

Prizes in Flash

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2025 Plentitudes Prizes in Flash Prose

We are seeking submissions of flash prose pieces for The 2025 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 up to 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 $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 2025 and published in the Journal's Spring 2025 Issue.

Our Flash Guest Judge is Celine Aenlle-Rocha.

Deadline: December 31, 2024 11:59 PM ET

    Prizes in Nonfiction

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    We are seeking submissions of creative nonfiction (personal essays, memoir, biographies, lyric essays, profiles, polemics, hybrid nonfiction) for The 2025 Plentitudes Prizes in Nonfiction.

    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:

    • 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 $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 2025 and published in the Journal's Spring 2025 Issue.

    Our Nonfiction Guest Judge is Melody Nixon.

    Deadline: December 31, 2024 11:59 PM ET

    Prizes in Poetry

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    2025 Plentitudes Prizes in Poetry

    We are seeking submissions of poems for The 2025 Plentitudes Prizes in Poetry. 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 $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 2025 and published in the Journal's Spring 2025 Issue.

    Our Poetry Guest Judge is Dana Isokawa.

    Deadline: December 31, 2024 11:59 PM ET

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