Elixir Verse Press

Elixir Verse Press is an indie literary press, publishing works that vary from the whimsical to the primordial. We strive to share stories that capture the everyday magic and that breathe with an essence of wonder.

We look for and celebrate voices that are diverse, unexpected, clever, raw, honest, and inspiring. We aim to provide our readers with transcendent escapism and guidance in a variety of forms. We love works about self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. We especially adore magical, mystical, lyrical, uplifting, and otherworldly content. We are not interested in works that feature hate speech or that rely on shock value. We are interested in works that are unique and create a bond between the writer and reader.

Note: We will not be accepting written or visual content that has been created with the use of AI, no exceptions.

Elayna Mae Darcy

C. Brennecke

Elixir Verse Equinox

For Fall 2024 Issue

General call

Every culture throughout history has sought to understand the unknown. Our oldest stories and beliefs endure in the same world where Einstein’s equations provide explanations to the intersection of space and time. From Persephone’s arrival and departure to the tilt of Earth’s axis—both explanations for the equinox; one believed in ancient times and the other proven millenia later. It is at this crossroads that the next volume of the Elixir Verse Equinox seeks to exist. 

CREATIVE NON-FICTION GUIDELINES

Please submit only one per submission period. We are open to a variety of creative non-fiction, from straightforward slices of life to experimental essays, as long as it somehow addresses elements of the theme. (Up to 5,000 words)

Veritas & Arcana (Fall 2025)

Every culture throughout history has sought to understand the unknown. Our oldest stories and beliefs endure in the same world where Einstein’s equations provide explanations to the intersection of space and time. From Persephone’s arrival and departure to the tilt of Earth’s axis—both explanations for the equinox; one believed in ancient times and the other proven millenia later. It is at this crossroads that the next volume of the Elixir Verse Equinox seeks to exist. 

POETRY GUIDELINES

Please submit up to three poems per submission period, each as its own file. All styles of poetry are welcome as long as the poem addresses elements of the theme. (Up to 2,000 words)

Veritas & Arcana (Fall 2025) (copy)

Every culture throughout history has sought to understand the unknown. Our oldest stories and beliefs endure in the same world where Einstein’s equations provide explanations to the intersection of space and time. From Persephone’s arrival and departure to the tilt of Earth’s axis—both explanations for the equinox; one believed in ancient times and the other proven millenia later. It is at this crossroads that the next volume of the Elixir Verse Equinox seeks to exist. 

FICTION GUIDELINES

Please submit only one per submission period. Short stories and flash fiction of up to 5,000 words will be accepted in any genre, as long as it somehow addresses elements of the theme. (Up to 5,000 words)

… She looked out at the world, unchanging, her eyes open but watching for nothing. Above her, the sun shone fixed in the heavens while the moon lay still as a stone at her feet.

Elixir Verse Equinox

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