A local anthology is a collaborative collection that celebrates the voices, perspectives, and creativity of a specific community. This anthology is dedicated exclusively to Southwest Florida, showcasing the incredible talent that calls our corner of the state home. We are currently accepting open submissions for short stories, poetry, photography, and visual art, with a separate open call for cover art to represent the finished collection.

To ensure every creator has an equal opportunity, all submissions will be reviewed blindly, meaning identifying information will be removed before the selection process begins. This allows each piece to be judged solely on its creativity, quality, and impact—creating a fair and unbiased selection process for every contributor. Please review the submission guidelines for your chosen category carefully before submitting, as entries that do not follow the listed requirements may not be considered. We are beyond excited to see the stories, artwork, and voices that make Southwest Florida such a vibrant creative community, and we can't wait to experience everything you have to share.