call for submissions
Gnashing Teeth Publishing is now accepting submissions for our 2025 zine, SEX/X/Y. We will be accepting poetry, micro fiction, and artwork on the theme of sex/sexy/sexiness, whatever that means to you. We want steamy, hot, shy, adventurous, true stories, fantasy, groups, solo, partners, whatever makes you quiver. Make us quiver.
Please read the guidelines. Use our Contact Form for any questions, but not for submissions. Submissions close March 31, 2025.
TOPIC: “SEX/X/Y”
Poetry must be about the theme. Poems can be NO LONGER THAN 36 short lines long. Brevity is your friend. Use 12-point font in Times New Roman or Arial. Send up to 3 poems for consideration.
Micro fiction in less than 300 words. On the theme provided. Submit 1 piece in 12 point font.
We are seeking interior illustrations. This includes: watercolor, pen and ink, and other graphic illustrations. If photographs contain human subjects, please include a release form. All art should be easily reproducible in black and white. You may be asked to resubmit artwork through a Google Drive or Drop Box link if too large. Submissions of artwork should be formatted as .jpg, .jpeg, .bmp, .png, or .pdf.
Include a short bio, up to 40 words
Send us words and art to submission@gnashingteethpublishing.com Put SEXXY/YourName in the subject line. Any submissions sent through our contact form will be deleted without comment. Submissions are open through March 31, 2025. You will be notified by April 10, 2025, if your piece was selected for inclusion in the zine. If you do not hear from us, assume your piece was not selected. Do not query before April 15, 2025.
As this is a limited release, we are not offering author copies, just our eternal thanks. IF you choose to purchase a copy as an author, you may do so at a reduced price.
Like all of our zines, this will be available as a limited edition. This time we are producing 69 copies. Purchases are limited to one per person, including contributors.
We are committed to including underrepresented voices. We encourage everyone to submit regardless of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship status, ability, or national origin.
