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
RSS feedPeace in the Midst of Chaos by Teacher Annie Hale
I would be lying if I said I was now able tocomprehend all that has happened in our world over the past week pertainingparticularly to the COVID-19. I've wanted to voice my thoughts on all that ...
Read moreIt doesn’t happen overnight. This miracle of becoming begins small, tiny, encased in a seed, plain, common to all eyes but His. Tossed, buried, driven deep into the ground by s...
Read more“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves such as have a contrite spirit.” Psalms 34:18 As I go and face a new day, I feel unprepared and unsure of what to say. I kno...
Read moreIt’s Not Over Till It’s Over by Debra Snyder
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 NASB I couldn’t breathe, it was like som...
Read moreQ&A with Illustrator Sonja Schweiger
What types of children’s books did you read as a child? Were any your favorites? Most of my early books were German fairy tales. I think they were still more popular...
Read moreQ&A with Illustrator Brenda Figueroa
What types of children’s books did you read as a child? Were any your favorites? The first children’s books Iread when I was very little were the classic fairy tales...
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