Hare's Paw publishes authentic, strange, soulful, and even joyful work that allows all voices to be heard. If you've ever had a hard time placing your work, consider Hare's Paw Literary Journal your home

The Hare has been documented in many cultures. Chinese, Japanese, and Mexican cultures have tales of seeing the Hare in the dark part of the moon. In African folklore they are jokesters and in English mythology, Witches shapeshifted into the swift creature to steal milk from their neighbors, cause trouble, and trick hunters. The Algonquin tribe honored the Hare as having a role in the creation of the world. This is to say that the Hare has been around for ages and noted as purposeful around the world.

Unlike Rabbits, Hare’s live above ground in solidarity or in pairs, only gathering in groups during springtime to mate, and give birth to fully furred young with open eyes. They adapt soon after birth to the environment around them and carry on without their mother. Similarly to the Rabbit, they will stomp their back feet in a rhythmic beat to signal danger to others. All of this resonates with strength, adaptability, and fertility.
 

Hare's Paw Literary Journal

General call

Show us your darkest fantasy or your most sappy love poem. Hare's Paw seeks well written, experimental, and fresh work that inspires, challenges, or even repels the reader.
 

  Submissions are open internationally to any poet writing in English —other languages are acceptable if the majority of the poem is in English.
  Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Send us a note if your work is picked up so we can say congratulations!
  All submissions must be no more than 3 poems.
  No previously published work.

Poetry Submissions

Hare's Paw is eager to showcase your music! This category includes original music and cover renditions. Send us instrumental or lyrical, we want to feel the beat, not just hear it.
 

  One song per submission.
  You may include a text file with lyrics. (This will not be published.)
  Mp3 files only.
  No previously published work. This does not include self publishing on music platforms.

Music Submissions

The Founder and Editor in Chief at Hare's Paw Literary Journal offers 1:1 workshopping opportunities. With degrees in Literature and Creative writing, years of teaching writing under her belt, and a keen eye for potential, Olivia is excited to lend a hand to her fellow writers. Submissions are also considered for publication.
 

  No more than 1 poem.
  No more than 2 pages for prose. 
  Include a brief cover letter in the beginning of the packet which includes: 


  Goals.
  Identified struggles with the packet.


  Workshop includes one round of in-depth feedback on each poem/prose piece. This includes:


  In-line comments and suggestions throughout packet.
   Honest and thoughtful feedback in relation to themes, topics, word choice, format, and more.

Feedback Poetry

Flash fiction/non-fiction is an art. Hare's paw is looking for dynamic prose. Send us work written with purpose, brevity, and surprising plots. Micro-essays are also welcome!
 
 

  Submissions are open internationally to any writer writing in English —other languages are acceptable if the majority of the piece is in English.
  Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Send us a note if your work is picked up so we can say congratulations!
  All submissions must be no more than 4 pages, single spaced.
  No previously published work.

Prose Submissions

The Founder and Editor in Chief at Hare's Paw Literary Journal offers 1:1 workshopping opportunities. With degrees in Literature and Creative writing, years of teaching writing under her belt, and a keen eye for potential, Olivia is excited to lend a hand to her fellow writers. Submissions are also considered for publication.

Manuscripts of no more than 3 poems, not exceeding 4 pages.
Manuscripts of no more than 4 pages for prose. 
Include a cover letter in the beginning of the packet which includes: 
Goals.
Identified struggles with the packet.
Workshop includes one round of in-depth feedback on each poem/prose piece. This includes:
A summary of thoughts and feedback.
In-line comments and suggestions throughout packet.
 Honest and thoughtful feedback in relation to themes, topics, word choice, format, and more.

Feedback Prose- Fiction

Submissions are open internationally to any writer writing in English —other languages are acceptable if the majority of the piece is in English.<div>Simultaneous submissions are allowed. Send us a note if your work is picked up so we can say congratulations!</div><div>All submissions must be no more than 4 pages, single spaced.</div><div>No previously published work.</div>

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