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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I’ve been noticing an uncomfortable and confusing trend. One post or ad will advise you to follow your heart. The next spot will assure you the only way to get what you deserve is to become r...
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New Mercies for a Heavy Heart by Donna Bucher
Promising something new, each day in the garden provides delights that encourage my frequent visits. Astonished by the rapid changes in plants and flowers, I marveled at God's intricate desig...
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Dust to the Dew of Light by Cynthia Fischer
Our elderly mother had been slowly slipping away from us during the last several months after she suffered a debilitating stroke a year earlier. As the end neared, I realized it might be wise...
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Have you ever heard it said to focus more on the journey than the destination? If so, do you struggle to implement such advice in your pressure-filled days with deadlines to meet and responsi...
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Here's my Calendar, God by Deborah Rutherford
One morning, during my Bible study, God whispered, “Deborah, there are no deadlines.” And with my wow came tears. There are no deadlines. My schedule, goals, and dreams overwhelmed me. I ha...
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Counting the Cost by Abigail Swanson
Jesus called his disciples to count the cost of following him, like a builder planning for a building, a general planning a war, or a teenager planning to go to college. Following Jesus is a ...
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