Porchlight publishes fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry throughout its annual reading periods. We welcome work that reflects the depth and diversity of Southern voices—emerging and established. Please note:
Fiction
- Length: Up to 7,500 words (one story or excerpt or up to 3 flash pieces).
- Fee: $3 per submission
- Simultaneous submissions are welcome. Notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
- Submit only unpublished work.
Creative Nonfiction
- Length: Up to 7,500 words.
- Fee: $3 per submission
- Submit one essay or lyric piece per reading period.
- We accept simultaneous submissions but require notice upon acceptance elsewhere.
- Submit only unpublished work.
Poetry
- Submit: 3–5 poems (no more than 10 pages total).
- Fee: $3 per submission
- Poetry should be submitted in a single document.
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed; please notify us if a poem is accepted elsewhere.
- Submit only unpublished work.
Formatting Guidelines
- Use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font; prose should be double-spaced.
- Remove all personal identifying information from your document and filename.
- Submit only one piece per genre per reading period.
- Response time: 12–16 weeks.