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about Calla Press, the Literary Journal

WHO WE ARE

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.

WHERE WE'RE LISTED

We are listed in The Writer's Market Guide, Poets & Writers, and the Community of Literary Magazines & Presses, among others.

GUIDELINES

We welcome three simultaneous submissions at once. Please wait one month before submitting again. We do not offer feedback if your work is not selected at this time.

SUBMIT

Due to the many submissions we receive, we now have a small but reasonable reading fee of $7. Thank you for submitting. Please submit your work only using our form here.

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Jesus Is the Way Home by Sandy Brannan
Flash Fiction

Jesus Is the Way Home by Sandy Brannan

Sarah reached out to pluck a piece of grass, twirling it in her fingers before lifting it to her mouth. She tried to remember the first time Lucas had taught her this trick. They were both just ...

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A Blinking Glow by Kimberly A. Phinney
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A Blinking Glow by Kimberly A. Phinney

I am still searchingfor that somethinginside of me(outside of me)where it has been saidI will find a better self—a Lighthouse.That blinking glow in the night,where roaring waves collideand sa...

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Heralds by Kelsa Graybill
Prose and Poetry

Heralds by Kelsa Graybill

The first leaves are heraldsof sunshine and song,tiny green angelsunfurling their scrolls to say:The winter is over and past.Spring is here. Their message echoesin the cries of birdsreturni...

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Even Then by Anna Cosper
Articles

Even Then by Anna Cosper

There's a coping mechanism recommended for people who struggle with anxiety--a grounding technique. The point is that, during an anxiety or panic attack, the act of focusing on your senses can d...

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Apricity by Abigail Thompson
Prose and Poetry

Apricity by Abigail Thompson

Perhaps knowing God feels like thisLike the warmth of the sun in winter Perhaps lifting our eyes to the crossIs like turning our face toward the light on a wintry afternoon Yet why must w...

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Gifted by Charissa Sylvia
Prose and Poetry

Gifted by Charissa Sylvia

We go outside to listento the Giver’s eternal song.It wills us to rememberwhat we forgot that dayin the garden(and every day since):that he is ever near.Above,behind,besideand beforein the bo...

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