Outside The Studio

Open Call

Submit Your Forbidden Love Stories and Poems

CLMP Calls for Submissions

Outside the disciplines you picked

This listing does not match the disciplines on your profile, so it is not in your feed. Update your disciplines to change what you see.

Closes

September 30, 2026, 7 days left

Effort

About 5 hours

Cost to apply

Free

Apply at CLMP Calls for SubmissionsSign in to save

What it is

Submit stories of romantic relationships kept secret, focusing on love despite challenges from society, family, or religious beliefs. Stories will be published in a collection titled 'Forbidden Love'.

Who it is for

Writers from anywhere in the world, especially LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people of color, and new writers.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

US artists

Where

United States

When

September 30, 2026, 7 days left

Runs February 6, 2026 to September 30, 2026

What you get

Selected authors receive two complimentary copies of the published book; no payment.

What you need to apply

  • Flash Fiction & Nonfiction: up to three pieces, 3 required, up to 1000 words
  • Short Fiction & Nonfiction: a single piece, up to 5000 words
  • Full name and/or pen name
  • Country of residence
  • Third-person bio, up to 100 words
  • Introduction to your piece explaining inspiration, context, and key insights, up to 500 words

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

Go to the application

https://www.clmp.org/members/open-submission/auto-draft-20/