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 feedI will make sure you take time to stop—to breathe—and to remember what living life with Me is all about. I felt God tenderly whisper this to my soul after drivinghome from work. A big trash t...
Read moreI say am I am good in all things concerning you,do you not believe this, beloved? I am just and mighty—powerful. I take youinto my arms to give you rest and to let your worries scavenge for them...
Read moreIhave always been a busy bee; whether I’m painting or working on my magazine, Isimply can’t keep still. I also struggle with thinking—a lot. In fact, Ithink so much that my mind is oft...
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Charlottesville, Virginia Maternity Portraits
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Sarasota Springs Wedding - Jessica & Thomas
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