Call for Submissions on Theme of Truth and Lies: Spectrum

This year, Spectrum is looking for the Truth.

The unfortunate truth is that we all lie and keep secrets. Some of us lie because we fear the consequences of the truth. Some lie because they fear how others will treat them. Others lie about what they believe in or lie about who they really are. To tell the truth, all the time is an unthinkable burden. To always lie is just as difficult and catastrophic.

For the 63rd volume of Spectrum, we want to examine these lies as well as the truths that we reveal.

These truths and lies can be small, like being honest about a friend’s hairstyle that you don’t like. Or they can be large, like coming out as transgender or gay to family. They can be on a societal level, like propaganda and misinformation. Whatever the setting or scale of the story, we want to hear about the lies and/or truths you or your characters encounter and how we all navigate this complicated landscape of fact and fiction.

We accept fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and art, but don't be limited by these genres. If it can be printed in two dimensions, we will consider it for publication. This includes sheet music, photography, collages, poems and stories with untraditional layouts, and anything else that catches your fancy. Surprise us and our readers.

For more information and to submit, visit our Submittable or our website.