We are seeking submissions of poems for The 2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Poetry.

We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.    

Guidelines:  

• Up to 3 poems per submission, and no more than 10 pages combined, in ONE document.
• Unpublished work only.
• No AI-generated works unless the specific usage is fully disclosed and acknowledged.
• Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
• Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $20 per submission. Winners in each genre will receive $1,000; second-place winners will receive $300; and third-place winners will receive $200. Winners will be notified by email in March 2027 and published in the Journal's Spring 2027 Issue.

Our Poetry Guest Judge is erica kaufman, author of three books of poetry: POST CLASSIC, INSTANT CLASSIC (both from Roof Books), and censory impulse (Factory School). 

Learn more at: www.theplentitudes.com/prizes.

Deadline: December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET

We are seeking submissions of short stories for The 2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Fiction.

We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.    

Guidelines:  

• Short Stories of 1,000 - 5,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
• Unpublished work only.
• No AI-generated works unless the specific usage is fully disclosed and acknowledged.
• Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
• Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $20 per submission. Winners in each genre will receive $1,000; second-place winners will receive $300; and third-place winners will receive $200. Winners will be notified by email in March 2027 and published in the Journal's Spring 2027 Issue.

Our Fiction Guest Judge is P. Paramita, author of the novel APPETITE—named one of 2026's most anticipated titles by Debutiful and Electric Literature.

Learn more at: www.theplentitudes.com/prizes.

Deadline: December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET

We are seeking submissions of nonfiction (personal essays, memoir, lyric essays, hybrid nonfiction) for The 2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Nonfiction.       

We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.    

Guidelines:  

• Nonfiction works of 1,000 - 5,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
• Unpublished work only.
• No AI-generated works unless the specific usage is fully disclosed and acknowledged.
• Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
• Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $20 per submission. Winners in each genre will receive $1,000; second-place winners will receive $300; and third-place winners will receive $200. Winners will be notified by email in March 2027 and published in the Journal's Spring 2027 Issue.

Our Nonfiction Guest Judge is Mike Scalise, author of the memoir The Brand New Catastrophe.

Learn more at: www.theplentitudes.com/prizes.

Deadline: December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET

We are seeking submissions of flash pieces for The 2027 Plentitudes Prizes in Flash.

We are looking for pieces that are aligned with our philosophy: we believe in the power of writing—in its plentitudes of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the spirit, shift the gaze, and offer new perspectives. We publish works from diverse contributors, from emerging writers to more established ones, and we especially love writing offering fresh perspectives and for the now. LGBTQ, BIPOC, and Disabled writers are particularly encouraged to submit. We are an international and multicultural journal, and welcome works from writers from all over the world.    

Guidelines:  

• A work of flash fiction or flash nonfiction of less than 1,000 words, double-spaced, 12 pt. font.
• Unpublished work only.
• No AI-generated works unless the specific usage is fully disclosed and acknowledged.
• Simultaneous submissions permitted but please inform us as soon as you place the piece elsewhere.
• Format: .doc, .pdf, or .docx file.

We are a not-for-profit journal; to cover our administrative costs, we charge a reading fee of $20 per submission. Winners in each genre will receive $1,000; second-place winners will receive $300; and third-place winners will receive $200. Winners will be notified by email in March 2027 and published in the Journal's Spring 2027 Issue.

Our Flash Guest Judge is Elena Dudum, recipient of the Whiting Foundation Creative Nonfiction Grant and author of the upcoming memoir, They Told Me Back Home Would Be Beautiful.

Learn more at: www.theplentitudes.com/prizes.

Deadline: December 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET