Submission Guidelines
Postcard Series
matchbook is no longer accepting submissions for its postcards series. We did not expect the wonderful response of submissions that we recieved. Thanks to everyone who submitted work.
Each postcard will showcase both visual art and poetry. The art or poem will be featured on the front of the card, while the back will feature a Critical Thought from the artist or writer.
Subscriptions to the Postcard Series cost $3. Subscribe here.
Website Submissions
Submissions are CLOSED for the time being. Check back.
We look for works of short fiction and indeterminate prose. Like our name suggests, we are interested in literary art that manages brevity without sacrificing fullness. We like narrative, but we also like work that uses form to express something about the time in which we live.
We are most interested in works fewer than 1,000 words, but will publish works with higher word counts if they are exceptional.
If we fancy your submission, you'll be asked to submit a companion piece to be included in matchbook's ongoing critical discussion, postings of which appear alongside prose submissions.
Send unpublished work. Sim subs are just fine. Being a writer is hard.
Please limit submissions to three pieces if they are longish. Five if they are shortish. Pasted or attached.
Please add your name and date you submitted to the subject line of your email. It helps.
Send to:
submissions at matchbooklitmag dot com