Mulberry Literary
We are accepting submissions for online and print publication in ISSUE 13 (Fall 2026) and ISSUE 14 (Spring 2027).
Early Bird FREE Submissions open July 1st and close midnight on July 14th.
Last Minute PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN Submissions open July 15th and close midnight July 30th.
What We Happily Accept
We want to read your best work, regardless of theme or genre. Send us your fiction, your nonfiction, your poetry, your experimental work, your genre work, your plays, your screenplays, your films, your ballet, your artwork—we want to see your passion and personal style! Mulberry Literary considers work from all writers and artists who wish to submit. We particularly encourage work from LGBTQIA+, women, international, and BIPOC writers.
What We DO NOT Accept
- Copyright-infringing material, including fanart.
- AI-generated, AI-prompted, or AI-assisted writing and art.
- Previously published material, including work posted to public social media and blog platforms.
- Manuscripts, novels, or chapbooks.
General Submission Guidelines
Choose one category to submit to through the online form. We no longer review submissions sent to our email; submissions sent to our email without a form or prior approval will be automatically rejected.
Early Bird Submissions require NO donation, so we can keep the barrier of publishing with us accessible for creators of all walks of life. If you would like to receive an expedited THREE-WEEK response, please consider making a donation in any amount to our PayPal. We greatly appreciate your support!
Last Minute Submissions DO require a donation, so Mulberry can remain self-sustaining and free to access! To read more about how your pay-what-you-can donation is used, check out our donation page.
Simultaneous submissions will be considered, but please inform us immediately if your piece has been accepted elsewhere.
Response time varies on the volume of submissions we review and can last up to three months. If you do not hear back from us within 90 days, please reach out to confirm we received your submission.
After a piece has been accepted (or rejected), do not send us another entry during the same submission period.
Editors cannot provide personal responses to any applicants. Due to the high volume of submissions we receive, critique and feedback will not be provided with rejections. Please understand that we cherish the chance to read and view your work, but rely on volunteer efforts to read hundreds of submissions each year.
Mulberry Literary’s Fresh Voices Award—all applicants are considered for this award. Check out our award page for more info!
If Your Work is Accepted. . .
You’re published!
Publication dates for Issue 13 (Fall 2026) and Issue 14 (Spring 2027) are TBA.
You’re paid!
Contributors featured in our issues will receive a flat rate of $25 USD for each piece accepted. At this time, payments to our contributors can and will only be distributed through PayPal.
You receive a copy of the issue you’re featured in.
Physical copies will be available to creators in North America at no charge. Once the tariff situation is figured out in the USA, we hope to ship physical copies internationally as well.
Digital eBooks will be available to all other creators at no charge.
Physical and eBook copies of Mulberry Literary will be available for purchase in our online shop.
Mulberry Literary receives first North American serial publication rights (FNASR). After the issue is published, feel free to re-publish your piece elsewhere afterward so along as you state Mulberry Literary as its first appearance.
Writing accepted by Mulberry Literary is subject to edits. Proofs will be sent to all contributors before the release of an issue. We encourage you to read them. If there are any changes you do not agree with or changes you would like to make in addition, do not hesitate to let us know.
Got a question we didn’t cover? Email us at:
and one of our editors will get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to reading and sharing your stories!
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