THEME
The theme for Vol. 1 of Tying Strings is: Identity.
The aim of Tying Strings is to create hope and connection, and for that reason we are accepting submissions that approach the theme of identity in any manner; you can interpret the theme however you see fit to create a piece that best reflects you.
The aim of Tying Strings is to create hope and connection, and for that reason we are accepting submissions that approach the theme of identity in any manner; you can interpret the theme however you see fit to create a piece that best reflects you.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
At Tying Strings we accept multiple types of creative pieces, including:
- Poetry
- Short stories
- Personal essays
- Letters
- Scripts
- Visual art
- Photography
HOW TO SUBMIT
To submit a creative piece to Tying Strings, please email us at [email protected]. In your email, make sure to include the following:
Feel free to use this sample email format:
TO: [email protected]
SUBJECT: SUBMISSION: [Your Name]
NAME: [Your Name]
CREATIVE PIECE TYPE:
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CREATIVE PIECE:
- Your name - please make a note if you would like your work to remain anonymous
- The type of creative piece that you are submitting (e.g. poem, short story, personal essay, etc.)
- Any additional information or other comments that you want us to take into account
- Your creative piece
- If you wish to send in a handwritten version of your piece alongside your typed up version, this is encouraged! We want to create genuine connections between creatives and readers, and we feel that adding this layer of authenticity is a great way to do that.
- If you are comfortable disclosing which country you're from and having that information displayed underneath your work, please include that as well!
Feel free to use this sample email format:
TO: [email protected]
SUBJECT: SUBMISSION: [Your Name]
NAME: [Your Name]
CREATIVE PIECE TYPE:
ADDITIONAL INFO:
CREATIVE PIECE:
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
In order to submit to Tying Strings you must be:
- At least 16-years of age
- Willing to have your work published for free in the upcoming volume of 'Tying Strings'
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Applications for Vol. 1: Identity close 11.59pm 31st March 2021 Australian Eastern Daylight Time.
Vol. 1: Identity will be published online on May 1st 2021.
Vol. 1: Identity will be published online on May 1st 2021.