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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Moment of Grace by Sheila M. Cronin
When I was a practicing art therapist on a children’s psychiatric unit, each day presented me with unique challenges. Some days were fraught with anxious moments. But none compared with the e...
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There are No Deadlines By Deborah Rutherford
During my bible study and journaling this morning, God whispered, “Deborah, there are no deadlines.” And with my wow came tears. There are no deadlines. My schedule, goals, and dreams overwhe...
Read morePatient in the Waiting by Christina Briggs
I’m reminded, “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.” (Lamentations 3:25, KJV). The importance of praying and being patient for God’s answer in our lives mak...
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A Legacy of Life by Tabitha Meglich
He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations. —Psalm 105:8 NIV Now and again, a simple life experience becomes a pivotal moment in our faith journey. Suc...
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Beholding the Beauty of the Cross by Shana Burchard
Have you ever felt small when faced with great beauty? I remember seeing Rosa Bonheaur’s massive oil painting at the Met and standing in awe of the masterpiece. It’s difficult to describe the...
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On Journaling Seven Things on a Dark Morning by Ashley C. Shannon
On Journaling Five Things Seven Things on a Dark Morning(1) 1. Is it five because five is an odd number? The middle of ten? It’s a circle. Five steps close enough will bring you ba...
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