Howler Submissions

New Prompt for 2025

While Howler always appreciates beautiful works of staggering genius in any of the below categories (fiction, poetry, scripts, see general submission guidelines, why are you still reading), we’re especially looking for pieces on theme this year. 

And what is our theme, you ask?

At Howler Literary this year, we want the pieces of you, the scraps, the vision board of you, the stamps of your heart, and the cut-outs of your memories. Take the ransom notes and scrapbook pages of your scattered life and turn them into well-crafted fiction, poetry, and visual art for our latest issue.

General Submission Guidelines

Howler Literary Magazine accepts general submissions of previously unpublished works of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, interactive storytelling, and screenplay. Visual art submissions are also welcomed. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but require immediate notification upon being selected for publication elsewhere. Response time to submissions typically varies from 2-6 weeks. 

To submit to our magazine,

→ If submitting from a personal account, email Alaina Kass at Howlersubmissions@gmail.com. We do not accept PDF submissions. Contact Mr. DiCicco at cdicicco@neshaminy.org should there be any issues with submissions (file too large to share, outside email, etc). 

→ We accept several submissions at a time. 

We publish one issue per year in late May.

We also hold a writing contest in the winter, in which the winner is published in our issue.

General Writing Submissions: October 1 – May 1

Cover Art Submissions: 

Visual Art Submissions: October 1 – May 1

Writing Contest: (date)

Genre Specific Guidelines

Winter Writing Contest

We would love for you to join us at our annual Winter Write Off in the Art Gallery at February 1st,6-8pm A winter-themed prompt will be revealed at the event. Writers will be given 40 minutes to craft their best work. The winner will receive (prize) as well as publication in the magazine. 

Fiction

We are looking for prose, intricate threads of thought, quiet murmurs from the human heart. Submit short stories under 3,000 words.

Poetry

We want poems that make us stop and ponder the contour of clouds. Poems that reach through the page to wipe away our tears. Poems that wear their hearts on their sleeves. We accept both traditional and contemporary poetry. Poems of all length are accepted. 

Creative Nonfiction

We seek nonfiction that settles on the tongue like a story, leaving an aftertaste of authenticity, of memories meaningful enough to consume again. Submit works under 3,000 words.

Interactive Storytelling

Immerse us in a world of your creation. Submit links from Twine or other interactive websites. 

Screenplay

Screenplays within ten pages are most likely to be considered for publication. Screenplays must be properly formatted before submission. 

Visual Art

(This year’s theme). Multiple submissions are welcomed. We accept photography (sculptures, nature, people, etc), drawings, paintings, and digital art. Most files are welcomed, but files with better quality are more likely to be accepted.

Miscellaneous Guidelines Both writing and visual art must be appropriate for Neshaminy High School. Contact our Submissions Editor should there be any questions regarding the appropriateness of a certain theme or work. Howler Literary Magazine does not tolerate hate speech or plagiarism of any kind.