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.
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Be A Grateful Receiver by April H. Cranford
I spoke to a woman in our community who talked about generosity. Friends, family, colleagues, faith communities, neighbors, and even strangers were providing help to her family during a difficul...
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Purchase The End of Me published by The Good Book Company When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? In high school, I knew I wanted to write, but I wasn't sure what that look...
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Playground Parables by Emily Griffin
He who has ears, let him cover them and attempt to rescue his hearing while in one of the most chaotic environments known to man: the playground. The movement. The noise. The frenetic energy tha...
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Q&A with the author, Kristen Wetherell (B&H Publishing)
Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, and writer. She is the author of Fight Your Fears, co-author of the award-winning book Hope When it Hurts, and editor of 12 Faithful Women. She and her fam...
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A Covering Stitched in Love by Susan Davidson
Key Verse: "She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all in her household are doubly clothed. She makes her own bed coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple." Proverbs 31: ...
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A Dwelling Place by Amber Thiessen
My kids love being with their people. I mean, really love it. They eagerly anticipate time to spend together with the ones they love. Whether it’s a birthday party with family, a camping trip, o...
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