Creative Nonfiction - up to 7500 words (open on the 1st of each month)

GENERAL GUIDELINES 

• We want prose only. No poetry, please.  
• Wait until you hear from us before you submit again.
• You may submit your work elsewhere, no problem.
• We shoot for a response time of 1-8 weeks.
• We're kind about it, but genre fiction might find a better home elsewhere.
• We'd love for you to look around before submitting. Have at it.

GRITTY BITS 'N' BOBS 

• By submitting to us, if accepted, you grant us first electronic rights and non-exclusive archival rights.
• All submissions remain the intellectual property of the artist. Rights revert to author upon publication.
• We'd love if you'd credit us if your work first appeared here.
• Work previously published in print only welcome if in no violation of original rights.
• You'll feel really good if you check out these kick-ass authors.
• Exposure to the website carries a small risk of radiation poisoning. We suggest wearing a lead apron while submitting. 

CREATIVE NONFICTION

Your editors: Jo Varnish and Michael Todd Cohen

While we will look at any CNF submissions up to 7500 words, our sweet spot for this category is 750-1200 words and 4000-6000 words. If you poke at our sweet spot, we will love your bones forever.

ONCE YOU FIND THE SWEET SPOT:

• Submit one piece of up to 7500 words please.
• One piece per submission, please.
• Please ensure your submissions are creative nonfiction, and check the box to confirm this.
• Jo and Michael are looking for writing that moves, surprises, and engages. Tell them your secrets, expose your inner self, break their hearts!
• Wait until you hear from us before you submit again.
• You may simultaneously submit your work elsewhere, no problem.
• Jo and Michael shoot for a response time of 4-6 weeks.
• We’d love for you to look around before submitting. Enjoy.