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 feedHealing from Anxiety by Karrie Viscogliosi
Anxiety stepped into my life one day in first grade.From that point on it took on a life of its own. I spent every waking momenttrying to cope, survive and pretend everything was ok. If I had a ...
Read moreCourage to Choose the Storm by Kelsey Aila
My life and my heart were in turmoil. I was dealing with chronic illness, tension with my family, ripping open so many past traumas in an attempt to heal, financial struggles, and staying hopefu...
Read moreConstant Joy, Constant Jesus by Joy Allen
I awoke from a vivid dream recently. In my dream, I was standing out in the ocean where the bank breaks, before a large drop-off. I barely had my footing and could feel the push and pull of each...
Read morewww.Corikleckner.com I LOVE natural light & natural moments. I am a chaser of ca...
Read morePoem "As White As Snow" by Melody Lipford
In the stillness of it all.In the quiet wonderland.Hear its divine call,Witness His creation firsthand.Take in the beauty of the snowHow pure and white.Covering it all,Appearing blameless in sight....
Read moreFeaturing Emily Barbara Gabrielse
Emily Barbara Gabrielse I'm Emily! I am a Jesus loving hopeless romantic who has a love for freezing moments. Throughout my life, I have always found artistic outlets to express my cr...
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