Submissions

How to submit to confetti

We accept original works from writers for sharing on confetti without claiming exclusive publication rights.** Writers retain full copyright. This is a place to share your writing.

The following categories are considered:
– Short stories up to 7,000 words
– Novelettes up to 15,000 words
– Non-fiction up to 15,000 words
– Flash fiction pieces up to 1,000 words
– Microfiction pieces up to 100 words; 1–3 pieces may be submitted in a single document
– Poetry up to 6 pages, maximum 3 poems per submission
– Plays not exceeding 30 minutes

Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Notify us as soon as possible if your submitted piece is accepted elsewhere.

Reprints of previously published pieces are considered. Please credit where and when first published.

Prose should be double-spaced, in 12-point font (we recommend Times New Roman). Standard Manuscript Format is preferred.

We accept the following document formats: .doc, .docx, .odt, .rtf

Email your submission to westchesterwriters@wlsmail.org with the subject “confetti submission” and attach your document. In the body of your email please provide:
– Type of piece (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc.)
– Word count, for prose
– Your name
– Your location

Send only one submission at a time. You may submit again after you have received a response from us. Please allow 4–5 weeks past the submission deadline for us to review your work. We may respond sooner if we can.

** Somers Library, our sponsor, may use contributions to confetti for promotional purposes. Click or tap here to see their terms and conditions.