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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Raeford by Courtney Ann Harris
Redemption fell on a golden afternoon After four months of knowing failure Every moment dropped the heavy load in its hands and Fell down on its knees exclaiming, “Oh, how he changes ...
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[Inspired by Psalm 31 & 32] Laid bare in doubt and fear and griefTrouble hovers nearLonging for a place to restSafety not found here Uncovered heart, in beating rhythmReveals the ra...
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This room once filled with giggles so hardy, you might bust at the seams—maybe I would, too. Though not far away, you’re not here. As winds blow in the bittersweet school days, I admire y...
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On the Whisper of a Wind by Sandy Brannan
On the whisper of the wind His voice finds me Through the kind words of a friend His love reaches me When I give my heart away His hand holds me As I close my eyes to pray H...
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Love Divine by Katie Setterberg
A love that came as a child,and grew up into a man.A love that did no wrong,yet let nails through his hands. A love that said I’ll do it,even though it means my death.A love that says I k...
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Sixteen Miles Out Photography As I entered the room,I turned to take a lookAnd thereupon the tableWas a beautiful book. Laying beside it was a lovely rose,So supple, delicate, and frail....
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