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An Open Call for Literature: This Thing Called Love

Buckham Fine Arts Project

$10 Application Fee
$10 Application Fee

About the Open Call

We are seeking well-written, unpublished, love-themed prose or poetry (500–4,000 words for prose; up to three poems of 50 lines or less). The anthology aims to explore the complexity of love beyond greeting-card tropes, looking at themes like the anatomy of attraction, modern rituals, endurance, and more. Selected semifinalists will be included in the anthology, and the top piece receives a $25 award and a complimentary copy. US contributors receive a print copy, overseas contributors receive a digital copy. AI-assisted work is not accepted.

What is Offered

Publication in a literary anthology, a $25 prize for the top piece, and a copy of the publication.

Requirements

Previously unpublished work only. Word count: 500-4,000 words for prose. Poetry: up to 3 poems, max 50 lines each. Must provide a 50-word bio. Must pay $10 submission fee (vouchers available for economic hardship). No AI-generated or assisted content.

How to Apply

Submit work via the Google Form at https://forms.gle/vjnceYuywBJ7n3rb9 and provide a screenshot of the $10 payment confirmation screen uploaded to the form. Include a 50-word bio with the submission.

Key Information

Deadline

July 10, 2026

Location

Not Specified

Categories

Writing

Compensation

paid

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