Submit to the Orange Rose Magazine

The Orange Rose Literary Magazine is now accepting submissions for its upcoming issue, with the deadline set for September 30, 2025. Writers, poets, and visual artists are encouraged to send in their best unpublished work across a variety of genres.

Things to Submit to The Orange Rose Lit Mag

They welcome submissions in the following categories:

• Fiction or Creative Nonfiction (CNF): One piece, between 1,001–3,000 words.
• Flash Fiction: One piece, 401–1,000 words.
• Micro Fiction: Up to three pieces, each no longer than 400 words.
• Poetry: Up to three poems (each poem should start on its own page).
• Art & Photography: Up to three pieces (note: please do not include people in photography submissions, as consent cannot be verified).

Submission Guidelines for The Orange Rose Lit Mag

• Submit to only one genre at a time and wait for a response before sending more work.
• All work must be previously unpublished.
• We welcome all genres but do not accept work containing graphic imagery or hateful content.
• Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
• Attach your submission as a .doc or .docx file only.
• In your cover letter, include a short third-person bio with your social media handles or website link. Please let your work speak for itself — no summaries of your story or poem needed.
• Use the subject line format: “SUBMISSION: [Genre]” when emailing.
• Send all work to: theorangeroselitmag@gmail.com.

Rights & Acknowledgment

They request First North American Serial Rights. All rights revert back to you after publication, but if your work is reprinted elsewhere, please acknowledge The Orange Rose as the original publisher.

Why Submit?

The Orange Rose provides a supportive platform for emerging and established voices across literature and visual art. Sharing your work with the magazine is not only a chance to gain visibility, but also to be part of a growing creative community.

For those looking to polish their craft before submitting, here are some resources to guide you:

• How to Write a Great Short Story: Lessons from a Short Story Day with TJ Benson
• How I Earned My First $1200 from Writing and Publishing Poetry

Deadline

Submissions close on September 30, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to have your work featured in The Orange Rose.