The Woolf Gold Star Program Gold Star The Woolf features howl-worthy words and art from Switzerland and beyond. Published online twice a year, we welcome short stories, flash fiction, microfiction, prose poetry, creative nonfiction and visual art, including film. Please visit thewoolfx.com to have a look and learn more about our submission guidelines.Quick Links to Open Calls:Issue 11 Hide/Seek - Creative Nonfiction (closing in 17 days) FreeIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Flash Fiction (closing in 17 days) FreeIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Microfiction (closing in 17 days) FreeIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Prose Poetry (closing in 17 days) FreeIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Short Fiction (closing in 17 days) FreeIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Short Film (closing in 17 days) FreeIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Visual Art (closing in 17 days) Free Issue 11 Hide/Seek - Flash Fiction Free Tip Jar Option OpenCloses on Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM W. Europe Daylight Time (in 17 days).Bury a thing, swallow a secret, keep yourself out of sight. Hunt it down, chase higher ground, try to do something right. Hide/Seek is the prompt for Issue 11. Send us your most compelling flash fiction (<1000 words). But please, no cruelty to animals…and, come to think of it, no wolves. Be sure to visit our website to get the lowdown on the rest of the submission guidelines.Deadline: 2 October 2026 by the stroke of midnight. We can’t wait to see your work!SubmitIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Microfiction Free Tip Jar Option OpenCloses on Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM W. Europe Daylight Time (in 17 days).Bury a thing, swallow a secret, keep yourself out of sight. Hunt it down, chase higher ground, try to do something right. Hide/Seek is the prompt for Issue 11. Send us your most compelling microfiction (<100 words, up to 3 pieces). But please, no cruelty to animals…and, come to think of it, no wolves. Be sure to visit our website to get the lowdown on the rest of the submission guidelines.Deadline: 2 October 2026 by the stroke of midnight. We can’t wait to see your work!SubmitIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Prose Poetry Free Tip Jar Option OpenCloses on Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM W. Europe Daylight Time (in 17 days).Bury a thing, swallow a secret, keep yourself out of sight. Hunt it down, chase higher ground, try to do something right. Hide/Seek is the prompt for Issue 11. Send us your most compelling prose poetry (<300 words, up to 3 pieces in one document). But please, no cruelty to animals…and, come to think of it, no wolves. Be sure to visit our website to get the lowdown on the rest of the submission guidelines.Deadline: 2 October 2026 by the stroke of midnight. We can’t wait to see your work!SubmitIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Short Fiction Free Tip Jar Option OpenCloses on Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM W. Europe Daylight Time (in 17 days).Bury a thing, swallow a secret, keep yourself out of sight. Hunt it down, chase higher ground, try to do something right. Hide/Seek is the prompt for Issue 11. Send us your most compelling short fiction (<2000 words). But please, no cruelty to animals…and, come to think of it, no wolves. Be sure to visit our website to get the lowdown on the rest of the submission guidelines.Deadline: 2 October 2026 by the stroke of midnight. We can’t wait to see your work!SubmitIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Short Film Free Tip Jar Option OpenCloses on Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM W. Europe Daylight Time (in 17 days).Bury a thing, swallow a secret, keep yourself out of sight. Hunt it down, chase higher ground, try to do something right. Hide/Seek is the prompt for Issue 11. Send us your most compelling short film (max. 30 seconds with <150-word statement). But please, no cruelty to animals…and, come to think of it, no wolves. Be sure to visit our website to get the lowdown on the rest of the submission guidelines.Deadline: 2 October 2026 by the stroke of midnight. We can’t wait to see your work!SubmitIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Visual Art Free Tip Jar Option OpenCloses on Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM W. Europe Daylight Time (in 17 days).Bury a thing, swallow a secret, keep yourself out of sight. Hunt it down, chase higher ground, try to do something right. Hide/Seek is the prompt for Issue 11. Send us your most compelling visual art (up to 5 images with <150-word statement). But please, no cruelty to animals…and, come to think of it, no wolves. Be sure to visit our website to get the lowdown on the rest of the submission guidelines. Deadline: 2 October 2026 by the stroke of midnight. We can’t wait to see your work!SubmitIssue 11 Hide/Seek - Creative Nonfiction Free Tip Jar Option OpenCloses on Friday, October 2, 2026 11:59 PM W. Europe Daylight Time (in 17 days).Bury a thing, swallow a secret, keep yourself out of sight. Hunt it down, chase higher ground, try to do something right. Hide/Seek is the prompt for Issue 11. Send us your most compelling creative nonfiction (<2000 words). But please, no cruelty to animals…and, come to think of it, no wolves. Be sure to visit our website to get the lowdown on the rest of the submission guidelines.Deadline: 2 October 2026 by the stroke of midnight. We can’t wait to see your work!Submit Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only