Call for Essays, Fiction, and Poetry
Organization: Bodhi Centre for Literary Studies
Resonances: An Anthology of Voices That Matter
Organization: Bodhi Centre for Literary Studies (BCLS-Kochi)
Deadline for group-joining: November 10, 2025
Deadline for submissions: November 25, 2025
CFP Category: Creative Writing / Poetry / Fiction / Non-fiction / Interdisciplinary Humanities
CONCEPT NOTE
Bodhi Centre for Literary Studies invites submissions for Resonances: An Anthology of Voices That Matter, an ISBN-registered anthology aimed at showcasing emerging writers globally. This interdisciplinary collection is scheduled for international publication in January 2026, in both print and digital formats.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Language: English
Theme/Subject: OPEN (writer’s choice)
Word count:
- Non-fiction: 1000–2000 words
- Short fiction: 500–1500 words
- Poetry: 12–40 lines
PROCESSING FEE (to be paid only if your entry is selected): ?600. This includes a complimentary e-copy of the book. Those wishing to receive a printed copy may request one at a subsidized rate.
POLICY ON PLAGIARISM: Only original work will be considered. Plagiarism and/or AI-generated text will result in immediate rejection and blacklisting by major publishers.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- Multiple submissions will not be accepted.
- Previously published works will not be considered.
- Works previously rejected by Bodhi should not be resubmitted.
Interested writers may join our WhatsApp group for updates and detailed guidelines.
Join on or before November 10, 2025: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hda05aFiF0ELditcNriJP4?mode=wwt
Manuscripts should be ready by November 25, 2025. Formatting and submission instructions will be shared via the group.
NB: Joining the group does not guarantee selection. Every submission will undergo a three-stage review process to evaluate its suitability for publication. The registration fee is payable only upon acceptance.
PREVIOUS TITLES:
Refraxions: An Anthology of Voices That Matter: https://share.google/JHdfFhRncFM5FD7ls
Mosaic: A Collection of Contemporary Poetry & Prose: https://g.co/kgs/ugNwYBz
Mélange: A Collection of Contemporary Poetry & Prose: https://g.co/kgs/RL4tbzT
Montage: A Collection of Contemporary Poetry & Prose: https://g.co/kgs/W15i4X
Voice of the Voiceless: https://g.co/kgs/94rL2M
Barred Between: A Study on Select Indian Prison Writing by/on Women: https://g.co/kgs/o7F5siH
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