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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My Neighbor's Home by Jessica Verm
The rhythmic beat of bongo drums Is discerned from my open door And it causes My heart to pause In uncertainty Once more. I ponder how I possess such luxuries As a home a...
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Made Well by Sarah Beth Gerbers
You do not know much about me; this I realize. It is not for you to know the details of my life. You will never know if I had children or held my stillborn child in my arms; if I was barren or...
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Body of Longing by Paige McBride
I walk into the wind and desireyour bread to be gently placedon my tongue Like poetry, my voice seeksto speak as I awake and crawlfrom this tomb This tomb that is not mineand was never ...
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I Talked to God Today by Marlena Jenkins
Annie Spratt He replied in sunlightand by the look in your eyes,you felt it too. His wonder to our why,questions of waitingand how to be still,swiftly answeredby his grace, love,and will...
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Adoration Through Thanksgiving by Donna Bucher
Adoration through Thanksgiving I considered the other day, that Autumn culminates in the celebration we call “Thanksgiving.” As soon as the first leaves begin to reveal their autumn beauty, ou...
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Joy and Grief by Sarah L. Frantz
Annie Spratt Joy and Grief, arms intertwined,dance the dance of this wild world. Joy ascends to mountains high, whileGrief resides in valley low. She reaches down and takes the hand,th...
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