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Short stories of up to 2,500 words; literary and genre fiction are welcome, except erotica. Work should relate to chronic illness, disabilities, or mental health.

Microfiction: up to three pieces of 400 words or fewer; flash fiction: one piece up to 1,000 words. Literary and genre fiction are welcome, except erotica.

One creative nonfiction piece up to 2,500 words, related to chronic illness, disabilities, or mental health.

Hybrid or experimental work related to chronic illness, disabilities, or mental health; up to three pieces of up to 1,000 words each.

Poetry related to chronic illness, disabilities, and mental health; submit up to three poems in one Word document, with content warnings before each piece.