Collateral

Seeks fiction that explores the impact of violent conflict, including war, military service, reintegration, exile, homecoming, injury, loss, and related experiences. Previously published work is not accepted; pieces should avoid exceeding 5,000 words. Submissions are read year-round, with issue deadlines of March 1 and September 1.

Seeks creative nonfiction about the impact of violent conflict, including war, military service, displacement, exile, homecoming, injury, loss, and related experiences. Pieces should avoid exceeding 5,000 words. Previously published creative nonfiction is not accepted; submissions are read year-round, with issue deadlines of March 1 and September 1.

Seeks poetry that speaks authentically about the collateral impact of violent conflict, including war, military service, displacement, loss, and related experiences. Submit 1-5 poems totaling no more than 10 pages. Previously published poetry is not accepted; submissions are read year-round, with issue deadlines of March 1 and September 1.

Special 10th-anniversary craft issue seeks nonfiction of 500 words or fewer about creating art that responds to violent conflict, including creative practice, grief, hope, and community. Submissions must not have been previously curated or published. The deadline was January 31, 2026, and an optional $5 donation is not required for consideration.