The submissions are now open for the sixth issue titled 'Fair-Foul' on the theme of Pastoral-Horror from May 1st to June 25th, 2026. Key motifs (for inspiration, not necessarily have to be followed): endless fields that seem alive, forests that isolate people from reality, rot, slow decay, bright, idyllic scenes, looping dialogues, strange folk rituals, and bells that ring unceremoniously.

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We accept poetry, prose, and flash fiction.

➳ Poetry has no strict word limit, though we prefer shorter pieces.

➳ Prose has a maximum word count of 2,000 words.

➳ Submissions must be in .DOC or .DOCX format.

 

Please name your document using the following format:

➳ Name – Genre – Title of Piece

➳ Example: Rosie – Poetry – Cherry Love

➳ Include the issue name in the email subject line.

 

Add content warnings for pieces that include potentially triggering themes such as sexual assault, violence, suicide, eating disorders, or abuse. We do not consider submissions containing racist, transphobic, homophobic, misogynistic, or plagiarised material.

 

We do not accept previously published work. Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but please inform us if your piece is accepted elsewhere.

 

You may submit up to three pieces in poetry or prose, each attached as a separate document. Include a 100-word third-person bio in the body of your email. All submissions should be sent in one email to: bluedaisiesjournal@gmail.com

 

If published, we request first publication rights, with archived pieces remaining accessible. All other rights revert to the author upon publication, with Blue Daisies Journal credited as the previous publisher.