July Literary Press seeks well-crafted stories, essays and poems for a Christmas anthology. Although the central theme is Christmas, related subjects will be considered, including other holidays (Hanukkah, Kwanzaa) or winter-, solstice-, or other related themes.
All submissions must be typed on white 8 ½” x 11” paper. Stories and essays must be double-spaced, poems single-spaced. Include name, address, phone number, email address and word or line count in the upper left corner of the first page.
No previously published except by invitation.
Electronic submissions will be deleted unread.
Stories ─ 5,000 words maximum.
Essays ─ 1,500 words maximum.
Poems ─ 50 lines maximum.
Deadline ─ September 30, 2008.
Stories and essays should be sent to:
July Literary Press
294 Hunters Lane
Williamsville, NY 14221
Poems to:
July Literary Press
274 North Street
East Aurora, NY 14052-1334
SASE for response only. MANUSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
Entrants chosen for the anthology will receive one free copy plus the opportunity to purchase additional copies at a discount.
July Literary Press does not accept material that is pornographic, profane, sexist, racist or violent.
Check out July Literary Press’ website: www.julyliterarypress.com
N.B. Manuscripts under consideration may be kept as long as 6 months.