Call for submissions

We are calling for submissions of prose, poetry, flash fiction and dramatic monologues for HUMAN, the University of Gloucestershire's 2020 anthology of creative writing.

What makes us HUMAN - the things we say, things we do, our DNA? What makes us inhuman? We're looking for inspiring voices from UoG students and alumni. However you interpret the word HUMAN, we want to see your work!

Submission Window

We’re accepting submissions from 24th February until midnight on March 30th 2020. All submissions should be emailed to humananthologyuog@gmail.com. Before submitting, please read the guidelines below.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

How can you submit?

Please email your submissions to humananthologyuog@gmail.com before midnight on Friday March 30th 2020.
The subject title of your email should be “Prose submission”, “Poetry submission(s)”, "Dramatic Monologue Submission" or “Flash Fiction Submission(s)” or “Prose and poetry submissions” (etc.) as appropriate.
Your piece(s) should be sent to us as attachments, and all written submissions should be in .doc or .docx format.
All written submissions should be presented in 12pt double spaced Arial or Times New Roman font.
The body of your email should include your full name (and any pseudonym you wish to publish under) and your relationship to the University of Gloucestershire (e.g., “I studied a BA in History at the University from 2006-2009).
Please do not include your name on the attached submissions as the selection of pieces will be done anonymously.
All work is subject to edits by our Prose/Flash/Drama and Poetry Editors, but don’t worry: our editors will work with you on any amendments, and we won’t publish anything without your full agreement.
Nearly there! But before submitting, please check the detailed instructions for each genre.
If you have been successful you will be contacted by the editors within three weeks of submitting.

Who can submit?

Current students who are enrolled on any programme at the University of Gloucestershire, whether they are part-time or full-time, studying undergraduate or postgraduates, including those of you on our exchange or distance learning programme from Humber University in Canada.
Former students who have previously studied any programme at the University of Gloucestershire.

What can you submit?

Prose submissions: up to 2,000 words, one entry only
Poetry submissions: max 40 lines; no minimum; 4 poems per entrant max. All work should be submitted in a single document, but each poem should be on a separate page.
Flash fiction: 100 - 500 words, one entry only
Dramatic monologue: up to 1,000 words
You are able to enter more than one category.
You are welcome to submit pieces you have used for assignments.
All work must be previously unpublished.
All work should be submitted in 12-point, double spaced Arial or Times New Roman
All work should be submitted in .doc or .docx format
All submissions are anonymous, so please make sure your name isn’t anywhere in the document

Prose (including creative non-fiction)

We will accept short stories (max. 2,000 words).
Transgressive themes and language are welcome under the provision that they are handled with sensitivity and are not used gratuitously.
Each piece should be self-contained. It can be an extract from a longer work, but must be able to stand alone.
One prose submission per author.
All work should include the title in the header and the page number in the footer.
All submissions are anonymous, so please make sure your name does not appear anywhere in the document.
Carefully follow submission guidelines.
Find out what we're looking for.

Poetry

We will accept any form or poetry genre (up to 40 lines).
Please submit up to four poems per author.
We are interested in poems which explore the concept of ‘HUMAN’ and we want to be surprised, seduced, unsettled and enchanted. Send us your ‘poems that aren’t what they say they are.’
All poetry should be submitted in a single document, with each poem on a new page, with page numbers at the bottom.
All submissions are anonymous, so please make sure your name does not appear anywhere in the document.
Carefully follow submission guidelines.
If you have been successful you will be contacted by the editors within three weeks of submitting.
Find out what we're looking for.

Flash Fiction

We will accept flash fiction (max. 500 words)
Each piece should be self-contained.
Up to two pieces of flash fiction per author.
Your stories should be on two pages with page numbers at the bottom but submitted in a single document.
All work should include the title in the header.
All submissions are anonymous, so please make sure your name does not appear anywhere in the document.
Carefully follow submission guidelines.
If you have been successful you will be contacted by the editors within three weeks of submitting.
Find out what we're looking for.

Dramatic Monologues

We will accept dramatic monologues (max. 1000 words)
Each piece should be self-contained.
One submission per author.
All work should include the title in the header with page numbers at the bottom.
All submissions are anonymous, so please make sure your name does not appear anywhere in the document.
Carefully follow submission guidelines.
If you have been successful you will be contacted by the editors within three weeks of submitting.
Find out what we're looking for.

support young adults in GLOS

We're doing things a bit differently this year. We've decided to put your creative talents to great use to help raise funds for the charity, Caring for Communities and People. Based in Cheltenham, CCP helps to support and prevent young adults aged between 16 and 25 from becoming homeless. The proceeds from all tickets sold to the launch event and from all book sales will be donated to CCP.