Submissions
We welcome any submissions that deal with familial relationships that don’t fit the norm. We’re committed to showcasing sincerity and a deeper look into dynamics that may be overshadowed by the idea of a traditional, picture-perfect family. Please submit if you feel you have a unique perspective on this matter or a story to tell!
If you are interested in submitting, please upload your piece(s) following the guidelines below to this form or email:
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Submissions for Issue 1 are CLOSED
Guidelines
Creative nonfiction, fiction, and drama pieces have a maximum of 15 pages, sent in a Word Document or Google Doc, in 12-point double-spaced font. Please include your name and a short writer’s statement.
Poetry has a maximum of 5 pages, sent in as a Word Document or Google Doc, in 12-point double spaced font. Please include your name and a short writer's statement.
Photography and art should be sent in as a JPEG file. Please include your name and a short artist’s statement.
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Please include your name, contact information, a short bio, and statements in the same file as your pieces.
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Multiple submissions are welcome for all!
PSA: Please do not submit works that use generative AI—we value authenticity and genuine human connection here at Enmeshed
Suggested Prompts
Write about a moment you realized someone in your family wasn’t what you thought they were.
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Write about a discovery or secret in your family that made something click for you when it came to light.
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What’s a relationship in your family that you wish was different in some way?
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Is there someone in your life who’s replaced the role of a family member? Write about the impact they’ve had on you.
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What’s something you’ve always wanted to say to a family member, and what’s stopped you from saying it?