about Calla Press, the Literary Journal
WHO WE ARE
We publish articles on faith, poetry, prose, essays, flash fiction, short fiction, and book excerpts. Max is 5,000 WC per literary genre.
As of August 2026, we are open for online literary submissions only. We are currently not accepting entries for a print journal at this time. Please subscribe to know when we do open for a print journal!
Please fill out our Formester form here to apply and submit your work. Entries submitted by any other means will be overlooked. Thank you for understanding. Please wait two weeks before submitting new work. Simultaneous submissions welcome. Please expect to wait one to two months before hearing back about the status of your submission.
Welcome to Calla Press
Calla Press began in 2017, when our founder first started publishing others' work on her website. In 2019, that early collection of writing evolved into an online literary journal through Issuu every year thereafter, laying the foundation for what would become Calla Press.
The journal soon expanded into an annual print publication. You can find our published journals online.
Today, Calla Press is an established literary journal publishing work submitted online on a rolling basis. We remain committed to creating a thoughtful, lasting space for writers and their work.
Articles
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Cheering for Others by Alisha Machalica
The stands were crowded, but somehow all of our extended family had managed to find seats together at Vincent's graduation. Even Grandma and Grandpa were there to cheer for cousin Vincent. Today w...
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The Dream You’re Meant to Finish—Even If It’s Not Yours
There’s a time in life when our parents quietly sacrifice everything—for a home, a better job, food on the table, or even just moments we’ll never know about. Prayers whispered late at night....
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Borne on Eagle’s Wings by Elder Gideon
Jesus resolved the riddle of theodicy when he claimed that God so loved the world (John 3:16)—not its corruption, injustice, and exile—but Godself veiled in it. The Spirit shows us how to loo...
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Linoleum as Hallowed Ground by Elise Tegegne
How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! (Psalm 84:1) My father-in-law Girma enjoys watching preachers on the television. He was watching one that day in the living room. Perhaps...
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All I Got was a Bag of Rocks by Awara Fernandez
I sank down onto the bed, tears meandering down my face, the telephone receiver forgotten in my hand. My daughter and I had just traveled over 1000 miles, spending a small fortune on airfare...
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A Sanctuary of Tissue and Bone by Elise Tegegne
How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts! (Psalm 84:1) Take a moment to look at your body. The veins threading your forearms. The knots of bone at your knuckles. The chips in your...
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