Call for Submissions: Gertrude's Gayest Issue Ever

In celebration of the 15th issue of Gertrude, the editors are calling for entries for a themed issue: Gertrude's Gayest Issue Ever.

We are seeking writing and visual art that explores, celebrates, or subverts all of the fabulous queer stereotypes. Whether it's a Sunday School teacher turned drag detective at night or anything set on a lesbian cruise ship, is up to you.

Bottom line (pun intended) is your writing and visual productions should be well-crafted and engaging. And, of course, have fun!

We're honored to have guest editors reviewing submissions for this special issue: Henry Alley (fiction), Jillian Lauren (creative nonfiction) and Carol Potter (poetry).

Read our full submission guidelines for more information and submit online now!

For Gertrude, the annual literary journal of Gertrude Press

Gertrude accepts manuscripts from new and established writers and artists. Subject matter need not be LGBTQA-specific and we welcome writers and artists from all backgrounds. We accept simultaneous submissions with notification. We do not accept previously published work. Please note that we do not publish novels. We read chapbook manuscripts ONLY through our annual competition.

Gertrude accepts surface mail submissions and electronic submissions submitted through our online submission form only. For surface mail include a cover letter and a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for reply. Do not place your name directly on manuscripts. Submissions that do not include an SASE will be discarded. We shred and recycle all unused manuscripts.

For electronic submissions, please use our online submission form only.

Poetry: Submit up to six poems of any subject matter. There is no line limit; however, poems less than 60 lines are preferable.

Fiction/Novel Excerpts*/Creative Nonfiction: Submit one to two pieces, double-spaced, up to 3000 words, of any subject matter. Include a word count for each piece in your cover letter.

Interviews: Please query the editor by email with your proposal.

Art: Gertrude showcases one visual artist per issue, including full-color cover and six to eight black and white images inside the journal. To submit artwork for future issues, please send slides, prints (do not send originals), or a website URL to the attention of the art editor.

Send all manuscripts and artwork to:

Gertrude Press

PO Box 83948

Portland OR 97283

Response time is three to six months and varies based on when the submission was received.

*Gertrude Press does not publish novels at this time.