Silly Goose Press is now on
SUBMITTABLE!
Submissions are CLOSED!
Guidelines for open reading periods:
We do not accept any work created fully or in part by AI. SGP reserves the right to refuse work or remove work which uses AI in its creation.
Use standard formatting (i.e., 12 pt font, 1 inch margins, some sort of serif/sans serif-esque font, etc.)
Send in only one submission per genre
for Fiction: up to 3k words of prose (Flash is encouraged, and you can send up to 3 pieces!)
for CNF: up to 3k words of prose
for Poetry: up to 5 poems, a max of 12 pages
for Art + Photography: up to 10 pieces + an Artist Statement
for Hybrid: up to 1.5k words and/or 5 files + an Artist Statement
You can submit work for multiple genres, just be sure to submit them through the proper form on our Submittable page
Do not submit previously published work (this includes pieces featured on your social media/personal blogs/etc.)
Simultaneous subs are allowed (and encouraged! Get those pubs, goose!), but send us a message on Submittable ASAP if you need to pull your piece
You must be 18+ to submit to Silly Goose Press
SGP is rated PG-13:
Art + Photography does not accept sexually explicit images
Fiction, CNF, and Poetry do not accept erotica
Violence, gore, and other sensitive themes are considered on a case-by-case basis, but typically inappropriate for this creative endeavor
SGP reserves the right to decide what’s appropriate for our audience
PLEASE read and follow the genre-specific guidelines below!
*PLEASE NOTE: we like what we honkin’ like! This means that sometimes we want to accept more pieces than we can for our issues. Our work around? We create new issues, new ways to honk about your work! If you are not interested in our silly goosery (ie accepting a poem for the Flight (b)Log instead of Issue Seven), let us know in your cover letter!
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What We’re Looking For:
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CRAFT-FORWARD WHIMSY – if your work isn’t this, that’s cool, but we’re probably not a great fit! Here’s what we wanna read:
craft-forward (to us) means writing that is intentional, that showcases your fine-tuned skills and polished word choice. Writing is hard work! Let’s illustrate that talent.
the magical in the mundane and the mundane in the magical
fabulism and the fantastical, whimsy and magic
work that reminds us we love to read (i.e., the work doesn’t need to be “happy” but the editors would like to feel happy to have read it)
a good sense of humor (we don’t need to laugh out loud, but who doesn’t love a good chortle here and there?)
fresh takes on folklore and mythos
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fiction submissions should be addressed to Gen and E.!
up to 3k words of prose!
but we love flash, too :D
writing should be double spaced
things Gen and E. especially like:
Atmospheric stories - take us away from this world and into a new one
Strong, witty characters
A twisty turny plot
A unique voice and perspective
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They’re mostly the same as the fiction guidelines above, BUT:
nonfiction submissions should be addressed to Parker Dean :0
up to 3k words
or flash! yay flash!
writing should be double spaced
things Parker Dean especially likes:
lyrical essays, memoir, narrative, research essays, funky-wunky things
beautiful, long, convoluted, and mixed metaphors
stories about that one weird night you had in college
steamy, lustful yearning
LGBTQIA+ stories <3
fairytale endings (especially if there is an animal involved)
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poetry submissions should be addressed to Lexi <3
send us up to 5 poems, keeping to a max page count of 12
poems may be formatted to your heart's desire, but know that sometimes websites are VERY SILLY GEESE and we will have to fuss around a bit
Lexi’s Loves:
sappho/sapphic reads/sapphic words/you get the picture
glitter-gel-pen poetry
prose poems OR really good line breaks
the sonnet
yearning/wanting/desiring/pining/riiiight, you get me
fabulism :D
close reading Taylor Swift lyrics for the lore
queer-girl friendships
having a crush that almost kills ya
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art + photography submissions should be addressed to E. :-D
please send a selection of up to 10 of your finest photos or pieces of art
title each piece individually (though if you want to add an overarching title, we love to see it)
(optional) please include an Artist Statement about each piece
JPG/PNG format in the highest quality possible
what E. looks for:
simple and clean scenes
pastels
the beauty in the strange
leading lines and strong subjects
disclaimer: we may only accept 1 of your many lovely pieces; if this is not preferable to you, please say so in your cover letter.
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hybrid submissions should be addressed to E.!
up to 1200 words and/or 3 images or attachments
things Sir Goosington loves to see:
mixed media and collages
comic strips (especially if there’s a dog)
experimental fanfic (only one bed, am I right?)
grocery lists with hidden poetry
a series of intricate puzzles resulting in Nicholas Cage having to steal the Declaration of Independence
recipes for BIG pots
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Seems like you need some inspiration — good thing we’ve got plenty for ya! Check out our previously published issues + social media for a vibe check.
New to the whole lit mag/submissions thing?
No worries! Here are our top tips:
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Guidelines
We know we’re particular about what we’re rocking with! If the tone of our pub doesn’t align with your voice, here are some other great lit mags to explore!
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Cover Letters
What the flock goes into one of these things anyways? Here’s a sample of a cover letter that works for us!
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Contracts
If your work gets accepted by SGP, we will provide a contract for you to sign prior to publication — this helps to protect us both. Here’s what that looks like!
little bit of Legal Biz
Upon selection for publication, Silly Goose Press reserves First Serial Rights & First Electronic Rights for 1 (one) year. If your work is published elsewhere following publication in Silly Goose Press, whether print or online, we ask that Silly Goose Press be credited as the original publisher.