We publish original poetry, fiction, essays, and visual art, along with book reviews and interviews that explore our connections and conundrums in nature and faith at the intersection of ecology, spirituality, and culture. 

WE PUBLISH:

* All forms of expression, including poetry, prose (i.e., poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, interviews, and reviews), and visual art;

* Work that reflects our values of curiosity, justice, and community;

* Work that explores questions of ecology and spirituality from within and outside all religious traditions.

TO CHECK FOR OPEN CALLS AND SUBMIT YOUR WORK, VISIT US ON SUBMITTABLE. 

We consider all submissions for publication on our website and/or in our quarterly print issues.

Please allow us at least three months to review your submission. Our editors are volunteers who also have other work, family, and creative commitments. We appreciate your patience as we carefully consider all submissions.

We do not accept previously published work, but we do accept simultaneous submissions. Please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.

Work that has been created, in any part, with the assistance of AI tools is not eligible for submission or publication.

Genre-specific guidelines are available on our website and Submittable when the submission window opens.

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EcoTheo Review

EcoTheo Review invites writing and visual art submissions that respond to the theme of RESILIENCE at the intersection of ecology, spirituality, and culture. Ecological systems are defined by their interdependence and capacity for self-regulation, qualities that allow them to persist in states of flux. Within these systems, each organism—however small—plays a role in maintaining resilience. This constant ebb and flow, the movement between periods of stability and instability, is the essence of ecological equilibrium.

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EcoTheo Review invites writing and visual art submissions that respond to the theme of RESILIENCE at the intersection of ecology, spirituality, and culture. Ecological systems are defined by their interdependence and capacity for self-regulation, qualities that allow them to persist in states of flux. Within these systems, each organism—however small—plays a role in maintaining resilience. This constant ebb and flow, the movement between periods of stability and instability, is the essence of ecological equilibrium.

Fiction Submission Guidelines
We welcome previously unpublished fiction up to 5000 words in any genre. For pieces less than 1000 words, you may submit up to three prose pieces at a time. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but we ask that you withdraw your piece as soon as it is accepted elsewhere. Please include the story title, genre, and word count in your cover letter, as well as a brief biographical note at the bottom of the letter. You do not need to have previous publications to be considered. We do not accept works that have been created in collaboration with AI. 
There is no need to follow up on receipt of your story. If you haven't heard from us in three months, you may give us a little nudge via Submittable.
Format:
Unless noted in your cover letter as experimental in form, all manuscripts should be submitted with double-spaced text in 12-point type, with at least one-inch margins, and sequentially numbered pages. Please include the author’s name, address, telephone number, email address, and word count at the top of the first page. William Shun has a nice guide to proper manuscript format: https://www.shunn.net/format/classic/.  We like this format for submission. 
Policy Reminders
We publish all forms of expression, including poetry, prose (i.e., fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, interviews, and reviews), and visual art that reflect our values of curiosity, justice, and community. 
Work that has been created, in any part, with the assistance of AI tools is not eligible for submission or publication.
We consider all submissions for publication on our website and/or in our quarterly print issues. 
Please allow us at least three months to review your submission. Our editors are volunteers with other work, family, and creative commitments. We appreciate your patience as we give all submissions the consideration they deserve. We do not accept previously published work, but we do accept simultaneous submissions. Please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
For inquiries related to the website or other matters, email us at etr@ecotheo.org.

FICTION

Non-fiction Submission Guidelines
General: We welcome previously unpublished non-fiction up to 5000 words in any genre. For pieces less than 1000 words, you may submit up to three prose pieces at a time. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but we ask that you withdraw your piece as soon as it is accepted elsewhere. Please include the story title, genre, and word count in your cover letter, as well as a brief biographical note at the bottom of the letter. You do not need to have previous publications to be considered. We do not accept works that have been created in collaboration with AI.  There is no need to follow up on receipt of your story. If you haven't heard from us in three months, you may give us a little nudge via Submittable.
Format: Unless noted in your cover letter as experimental in form, all manuscripts should be submitted with double-spaced text in 12-point type, with at least one-inch margins, and sequentially numbered pages. Please include the author’s name, address, telephone number, email address, and word count at the top of the first page. William Shun has a nice guide to proper manuscript format: https://www.shunn.net/format/classic/.  
 
Policy Reminders
We publish all forms of expression, including poetry, prose (i.e., fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, interviews, and reviews), and visual art that reflect our values of curiosity, justice, and community. 
Work that has been created, in any part, with the assistance of AI tools is not eligible for submission or publication.
We consider all submissions for publication on our website and/or in our quarterly print issues. 
Please allow us at least three months to review your submission. Our editors are volunteers with other work, family, and creative commitments. We appreciate your patience as we give all submissions the consideration they deserve. We do not accept previously published work, but we do accept simultaneous submissions. Please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
For inquiries related to the website or other matters, email us at etr@ecotheo.org.

NON-FICTION

Poetry Submission Guidelines
General: We welcome previously unpublished poetry not exceeding three poems (no more than 10 pages total). Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but we ask that you withdraw your piece as soon as it is accepted elsewhere. To withdraw a single poem from your submission, send us a message on Submittable. At the bottom of your cover letter, please include a brief biographical note. Short and sweet cover letters are fine. You do not need to have previous publications to be considered. We do not accept works that have been created in collaboration with AI. There is no need to follow up on receipt of your poetry. If you haven't heard from us in three months, you may give us a little nudge via Submittable. Do not submit more than twice per year. Poets who exceed either the number of submissions per year or the number of poems per submission will be rejected without a response.
Format: Unless noted in your cover letter as experimental in form, all poems must be submitted in 12-point type.
 
Policy Reminders
We publish all forms of expression, including poetry, prose (i.e., fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, interviews, and reviews), and visual art that reflect our values of curiosity, justice, and community. 
Work that has been created, in any part, with the assistance of AI tools is not eligible for submission or publication.
We consider all submissions for publication on our website and/or in our quarterly print issues. 
Please allow us at least three months to review your submission. Our editors are volunteers with other work, family, and creative commitments. We appreciate your patience as we give all submissions the consideration they deserve. We do not accept previously published work, but we do accept simultaneous submissions. Please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
For inquiries related to the website or other matters, email us at etr@ecotheo.org.

POETRY

Reviews Submission Guidelines
We welcome reviews that engage deeply with ecological and theological concerns in the broadest sense. We look for writing that moves beyond summary toward critical inquiry—reviews marked by an artful sensibility and a clear, distinct voice.

You can pitch, submit, or share an Advance Review Copy via Submittable. Please note that while we list upcoming titles for our contributors, our reviewers choose books based on their own interests; inclusion on our list is not a guarantee of a review.

Reviews can be any length, but we are particularly interested in the breadth and depth offered by 1200-1500 words. Our reviews editor may work collaboratively with writers on tone and formatting.

In terms of review content, we are interested in how you read the work. Identify the text’s concerns and how the writer makes them visible. Does the text present itself/its argument via sound, image, form, logic? Who is the text’s ideal audience? An excellent EcoTheo review generally includes:

An exploration of how the work speaks to our core themes in the sacred and the natural world.
Insightful critical engagement with the author’s craft, imagery, and central arguments.
Brief, impactful quotes that showcase the book’s prose or poetic style.
A concluding thought on why this work is significant for our community in this current moment, which points to the cultural relevance.

REVIEWS

Visual Art Submission Guidelines
General: We welcome most forms of visual art, including but not limited to painting, photography, drawings and sketches, sculpture, and other works suitable for high-quality print reproduction. Submissions must not exceed ten images (color or B&W).  We do not accept works created in collaboration with AI.  There is no need to follow up on receipt of your work. If you haven't heard from us in three months, you may give us a gentle nudge at the point of submission (e.g., Submittable or Cafe). 

Selected artists have their work printed in an issue of EcoTheo Review, often alongside essays, statements, or interviews to help readers understand the artist’s intentions. On an ongoing basis, we also share our artists on our social media platforms and strive to create a community of artists with shared interests and concerns.


Eligibility Criteria Work must operate at the intersection of Ecology, Spirituality, and Culture. We welcome submissions inclusive of all religious traditions and the broadest possible range of spiritual expression, provided the work engages meaningfully with our core mission.


Format: 

1. Submit 3-10 images with files labeled: Last name_first name_title_media_size_year (whatever image size you had previously is fine and should be added here).

2. Include a brief bio (250 words or less). 

3. An artist statement (500 words or fewer) addressinghow you feel your work is situated in the intersection of ecology and spirituality. Please explain your ideas in a way that directly connects to the images you are submitting.  

VISUAL ART

For this issue, we seek to explore what it means to have and be a WITNESS, to be noticed and found as we stumble in and out of grace and mercy. How do we honor and behold ourselves, each other, and our world with accountability and kindness, devotion, and freedom? And what happens when we look away?
Ecologically, witnessing speaks to our relationship with a changing planet and the testimonies of place, such as migrating species returning to altered landscapes or the rebirth of flora after fire. Spiritually, it evokes keeping vigil, not as passive observation, but as an active, ongoing devotion to the sacred. How can we bear witness to the earth and to each other with spiritual stamina in a world that often feels fractured and disconnected? Culturally, witnessing can mean lineage, legacy, and different versions of truth. To what (or to whom) are we beholden when we tell our stories? How do we maintain trust, honor wisdom, and stand with each other in our shared humanity?
We invite work that investigates the many ways to witness—from celebration to suffering, and in silence, harmony, and all the cacophony that comes between.
Interviews Submission Guidelines
General: We are looking for unpublished interviews with writers, artists, and leaders of diverse communities whose work examines and sparks discussion around faith, ecology, and the complexity of the human condition. EcoTheo has featured interviews with Tess Taylor, Li-Young Lee, Vijay Seshadri, Ellen Davis, Norman Wirzba, Kathleen Dean Moore, Fred Bahnson, Malcom Tariq, Jihyun Yun, and Lauren K. Alleyne.
You do not need to have previous publications to be considered. We do not accept works created in collaboration with AI. There is no need to follow up on receipt of your query. If you haven't heard from us in three months, you may give us a little nudge via email.
If you have an interview that aligns with EcoTheo’s mission and focus and that you would like us to consider, please send a query to esteban@ecotheo.org.
Format:  Please include the author’s/interviewer's name, interviewee's name, address, telephone number, email address, and enough context and biographical information to justify consideration of your query. You must also indicate whether your interview is complete.
We publish all forms of expression, including poetry, prose (i.e., fiction, creative nonfiction, essays, scholarly articles, interviews, and reviews), and visual art that reflect our values of curiosity, justice, and community.
Work that has been created, in any part, with the assistance of AI tools is not eligible for submission or publication.
We consider all submissions for publication on our website and/or in our quarterly print issues.
Please allow us at least three months to review your submission. Our editors are volunteers with other work, family, and creative commitments. We appreciate your patience as we give all submissions the consideration they deserve. We do not accept previously published work, but we do accept simultaneous submissions. Please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
For inquiries related to the website or other matters, email our Managing Editor at emmye@ecotheo.org.

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