SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submissions are OPEN for Mockingbird & Wire’s online publication.

We are accepting submissions for Mockingbird & Wire, our ongoing online publication dedicated to showcasing the voices of young artists across Texas. There are no themes—just strong, original work that reflects your perspective, your story, and your creative vision.

Published pieces will appear on our website and may also be considered for additional opportunities, including our annual print anthology, artist interviews, and performance features. We’re looking for work that speaks—loudly or quietly—from the heart of Texas youth.

What to Submit:

Poetry/Prose: 1 to 3 original pieces
SHORT FORM Creative Nonfiction/Fiction Up to 500 words
LONG FORM Creative Nonfiction/Fiction Up to 1000 words
Photo Essays: Up to 5 images and an accompanying short essay

We are looking for bold, thoughtful, and original voices that capture the spirit of adolescence and place.

Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt font

Rolling Submissions

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First Name

Last Name

I am a Texan youth

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Poetry / Prose

Short Form

Long Form

Photography

Author's Bio

Short bio about yourself written in the third person, including things like where you are, what you do, what your aspirations / inspirations are, any previous publications, etc. Feel free to make this fun, professional, or any mood you want to convey to a broad audience. REMEMBER: THIS WILL BE PUBLISHED ONLINE

FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS ONLY!

For photo essays, please include a clear title for the collection and a short introduction (2–6 sentences) explaining the concept, story, or theme behind the series. Each photo/collection should have a name or brief caption. The introduction should give context, but it doesn’t need to be a full essay, just enough to help us understand the thread connecting your images.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

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Mockingbird & Wire Youth Literary Magazine

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