'Community' | open call | creatures magazine

creatures magazine is now taking submissions for our upcoming sixth issue on the theme of :community. The submissions window is open until October 15, 11.59 PM CET.

We’re looking for poems, short fiction and essays, photography, illustration, artwork, videos… and possibly more – surprise us.

Please read the full guidelines and terms of use (see below) before submitting. The best way to get a feel for the kind of work we enjoy is to take a look at our previous issues.

For essays and short fiction:
Essays and stories should be typed and attached to your submission email in word (doc/dox) or pdf format. The themes are open to your interpretation – we’re looking for interesting takes, whether clearly or tenuously linked. Our publication celebrates short-form content, so please keep the word count under 1,000 words.

For poetry:
Poems should be typed and attached to your submission email in word (doc/dox) or pdf format. Please send us 1-4 poems of no more than 400 words each.

For photography and artwork:
Please send us 3-10 high-quality images by WeTransfer download link, or as a Google Drive link. Please include an overall title for the series and captions for each individual image or artwork. Please include a short written explanation of the work (200-300 words).

For video work:
1-3 videos (under 4 minutes 30 seconds) as a vimeo or YouTube link, or a WeTransfer download link. Please include a written explanation of the work (200-300 words).

Email your submission to creaturesmag@gmail.com with the word submission in the subject line. Please let us know in the body of your email where you heard about our open call.

We aim to reply to all submissions within a week after the above deadline.