How to submit your writing to be featured at an event
Being part of the Club means you’re invited to submit something to be considered for featuring at an associated themed public event, and one of those opportunities is quickly approaching its deadline (April 3rd!), so let’s talk about how you can submit your work for an opportunity to be featured!
Overall submission guidelines
We’re excited to read your work! To keep things fair and equitable, there are a few guardrails to keep in mind when submitting something for feature consideration at one of the Scribbling Club events:
Original work only! Whatever you submit must be written by you.
Sadly, we cannot accept video or audio stories at this time—writing submissions only, please.
When there’s a length option, like for Stories in the Springtime, each writer may submit one story in one format. That means you cannot submit both a longer and shorter story, even if they’re different stories, and submissions containing more than one story will not be considered.
There’s always a submission window, allowing for Kaitlynn and team to review the submissions and promote the story before the event, and you can always find that information on the submissions page. For Stories in the Springtime, the submission window closes at midnight (MT) on April 3rd.
What’s on the form when you submit writing for consideration?
In general, any form you fill out for the Scribbling Club will ask you for your name and email (so I know who’s filling out the form), and then a few questions specific to the event or feature opportunity. Here’s a list of what’s on the submission form for Stories in the Springtime:
Author name (First Name, Last Name)
Do you have a website or social media feed you'd like listed next to your name?
Email
Submission length (shorter stories <750 words, longer stories < 1,950 words)
Expect to copy and paste shorter story submissions into the form, and upload a file for a longer story submission.
If selected, are you comfortable performing the piece for the audience on May 14th, or would you rather have the ensemble perform?
Why do you ask about social media and performing?
One of the ways we try to amplify the voices of our members is posting social handles and websites so folks that vibe with your work can find you again in the future! We include those handles and URLs in social media promos, website pages/blog posts about the event, and in signage at the event. You absolutely do not have to share anything—please only add information to your comfort level.
The reason I ask about performing is honestly just to lower the anxiety barrier for anyone who might be considering a submission but don’t necessarily enjoy the idea of sharing their work in front of strangers. This is a “to your comfort” matter as well, so take a sec to check in with yourself before giving an answer.