Submission Status: OPEN
Editorial Process Update: All submissions sent before May 1st have been processed. If you submitted before this date and haven’t heard back, please let us know. Our current submission round is open until July 31st.
**Submission guidelines last updated June 2nd, 2025.
Editorial Process Update: All submissions sent before May 1st have been processed. If you submitted before this date and haven’t heard back, please let us know. Our current submission round is open until July 31st.
**Submission guidelines last updated June 2nd, 2025.
The Hoolet’s Nook is seeking tiny tales and resonant poetry across all genres. Our next issue launches June 15. Moving forward, we’ll follow a triannual publication schedule, with new issues released January 15, May 15, and September 15. Please review the guidelines below and check back for updates. Thank you—we look forward to reading your work!
**Submissions that do not follow the guidelines may be rejected or moved to the end of our review queue.
DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS. Paste your submissions directly in the email body.
INCLUDE WORD COUNTS. (See details below)
INCLUDE A BRIEF BIO, no more than 40 words.
Submission Periods (NEW)
Submissions sent outside these windows will not be reviewed until the next reading period opens. We recommend submitting only during the appropriate timeframe.
Word Counts Limits (titles not included)
Submission Limits
How Often to Submit
Please limit submissions to once per calendar month during open rounds (meaning a writer may submit up to twice per submission period). Each submission may include either a mix of poetry or a mix of fiction—but not both.
Poetry Submission Note
At THN, we’re drawn to poetry that hums beneath the surface—imagistic, subtle in voice, and resonant. We especially value work that invites reflection and a fresh way of seeing.
Haiku Note
We tend to shy away from haiku that strictly adhere to the traditional 5-7-5 syllable structure. Instead, we encourage submissions that embrace the essence of haiku in a more flexible form. For inspiration and guidance, we recommend checking out Jane Reichhold’s Bare Bones School of Haiku. This resource provides valuable insights into contemporary haiku practices and can help you craft poems that capture the spirit of the form in a nuanced way.
Author Bio
Please include a third-person bio of no more than 40 words. A website or social link is welcome. Submissions without a bio may not be considered.
Format
Paste your work into the email body in a plain, readable font. Do not send attachments. Include your name/byline, title(s), and word count(s).
Age Requirement
Writers must be at least 16 years old to submit.
Genres
We accept a wide range of genres—from contemporary to speculative. We avoid:
Allowed. Please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Previously Published material
We only accept work that hasn’t been previously published in a curated publication—whether in print or online. However, pieces shared on personal blogs or social media are absolutely fine.
How to Submit
Send your submission to: [email protected]. Use “SUBMISSION” in the subject line, followed by the category (e.g., Poetry, Fiction, Drabbles, or Dribbles).
Response Time
We aim to respond within one month. If you haven't heard from us after 6 weeks, feel free to check in. We value your patience!
Rights
If your work is accepted, you grant The Hoolet’s Nook first electronic rights to publish your work on our website. All rights revert to you after publication. We retain non-exclusive right to archive your work on our site and share excerpts in promotions or potential PDF collections. If your work is reprinted elsewhere, please credit The Hoolet’s Nook.
Payment
We’re unable to offer payment at this time but hope to introduce cash prizes or honorariums in the future.
Questions? Email us at [email protected] or use our contact form. You can also follow us on Instagram and Bluesky .
**Submissions that do not follow the guidelines may be rejected or moved to the end of our review queue.
DO NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS. Paste your submissions directly in the email body.
INCLUDE WORD COUNTS. (See details below)
INCLUDE A BRIEF BIO, no more than 40 words.
Submission Periods (NEW)
- June–July (for the September issue)
- October–November (for the January issue)
- February–March (for the May issue)
Submissions sent outside these windows will not be reviewed until the next reading period opens. We recommend submitting only during the appropriate timeframe.
Word Counts Limits (titles not included)
- Microfiction: up to 300 words
- Poetry: up to 100 words each
Submission Limits
- Stories (101–300 words): Up to 2 pieces
- Micros 100 words and under (including drabbles and dribbles): up to 3 per submission
- Poems (up to 100 words): Up to 3
- Micro poems & haiku (20 words or fewer): Up to 10 (NEW)
How Often to Submit
Please limit submissions to once per calendar month during open rounds (meaning a writer may submit up to twice per submission period). Each submission may include either a mix of poetry or a mix of fiction—but not both.
Poetry Submission Note
At THN, we’re drawn to poetry that hums beneath the surface—imagistic, subtle in voice, and resonant. We especially value work that invites reflection and a fresh way of seeing.
Haiku Note
We tend to shy away from haiku that strictly adhere to the traditional 5-7-5 syllable structure. Instead, we encourage submissions that embrace the essence of haiku in a more flexible form. For inspiration and guidance, we recommend checking out Jane Reichhold’s Bare Bones School of Haiku. This resource provides valuable insights into contemporary haiku practices and can help you craft poems that capture the spirit of the form in a nuanced way.
Author Bio
Please include a third-person bio of no more than 40 words. A website or social link is welcome. Submissions without a bio may not be considered.
Format
Paste your work into the email body in a plain, readable font. Do not send attachments. Include your name/byline, title(s), and word count(s).
Age Requirement
Writers must be at least 16 years old to submit.
Genres
We accept a wide range of genres—from contemporary to speculative. We avoid:
- Overtly religious themes
- Profanity
- Explicit content
- Graphic violence
- Hate speech or discrimination of any kind
- Content involving self-harm
Allowed. Please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Previously Published material
We only accept work that hasn’t been previously published in a curated publication—whether in print or online. However, pieces shared on personal blogs or social media are absolutely fine.
How to Submit
Send your submission to: [email protected]. Use “SUBMISSION” in the subject line, followed by the category (e.g., Poetry, Fiction, Drabbles, or Dribbles).
Response Time
We aim to respond within one month. If you haven't heard from us after 6 weeks, feel free to check in. We value your patience!
Rights
If your work is accepted, you grant The Hoolet’s Nook first electronic rights to publish your work on our website. All rights revert to you after publication. We retain non-exclusive right to archive your work on our site and share excerpts in promotions or potential PDF collections. If your work is reprinted elsewhere, please credit The Hoolet’s Nook.
Payment
We’re unable to offer payment at this time but hope to introduce cash prizes or honorariums in the future.
Questions? Email us at [email protected] or use our contact form. You can also follow us on Instagram and Bluesky .
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