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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Footprints on a Snowy Lake by Sandy Brannan
Audrey looked at the footsteps making their way across the snowy lake and wondered. Pulling her knit hat a little lower on her head, she stomped her feet to allow some warmth to come her way. If...
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Playground Parables by Emily Griffin
He who has ears, let him cover them and attempt to rescue his hearing while in one of the most chaotic environments known to man: the playground. The movement. The noise. The frenetic energy tha...
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“Neil deGrasse Tyson in Allentown” by Lara Dolphin
Photo by Lina Gordievsky Years had passed since Hess’s opened its doors to customerssearching for clearance items in bargain basement binsor offered wide-eyed diners the chance to feast on...
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Righteousness by Dr. Irene Surya
Photo by Lina Gordievsky The God of righteousness and justice, Awesome in wisdom and power calls to synchronize our life in harmony with Him. He is the marvelous creator, Th...
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Creation and Redemption by Nicholas Kallis
Photo by Lina Gordievsky With words, He fabricates All hem of Existence Totality jumps into birth, And like a deer skips At His shout for joy. With blood, He gathers All trib...
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Q&A with the author, Kristen Wetherell (B&H Publishing)
Kristen Wetherell is a wife, mother, and writer. She is the author of Fight Your Fears, co-author of the award-winning book Hope When it Hurts, and editor of 12 Faithful Women. She and her fam...
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