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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"Hope" by Mary Grace van der Kroef
Photo by Lina Gordievsky To hold you feel the weight, weight of what lies beyond my fate. To know you as mass and not a dream. As something to cling to. Then you, w...
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Living Water by Nancy Lee Bethea
Photo by Lina Gordievsky A constant current for body and soul, You are Living Water. You cleanse my sin and humanity’s ills, If I let you wash me. Stains of man’s wron...
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A Covering Stitched in Love by Susan Davidson
Key Verse: "She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all in her household are doubly clothed. She makes her own bed coverings; her clothing is fine linen and purple." Proverbs 31: ...
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A Dwelling Place by Amber Thiessen
My kids love being with their people. I mean, really love it. They eagerly anticipate time to spend together with the ones they love. Whether it’s a birthday party with family, a camping trip, o...
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Coral Peonies Photography by Carolyn V Watson
Talking about myself can be almost as intimidating as a ‘self-portrait’. But here we go … First and foremost, I am me … Carolyn … I love photography and ...
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Relationship Goals. Fitness Goals. Career Goals. What are most of these lacking? Photos by Lina Gordievsky A relationship can make you feel disappointed, or it can brighten your day. Fitne...
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