An award-winning literary journal that generates interactive conversations around poetry through art and accessible programs. Lucky Jefferson is proud to feature writers who have never been published, routinely excluded perspectives, and those who sought to pursue writing later in life.

We publish social change. We mobilize today’s artists and writers to do good.

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Lucky Jefferson happily accepts unso­licited sub­mis­sions of poetry year-round (or until 600 submissions are received that year) into its 365 Collection, a 100% digital collection of poetry and other literature. 

Upon acceptance, submissions will be included on our website and social media account(s).

Writers looking to be published in upcoming print issues should plan to submit their work to the appropriate form during open calls.


365 Collection

365 Collection [Flash Fiction]

You know what’s happening. You know about the injustices in the world, the abuse of power, and the suffering it causes. But you also know about the people resisting—those putting themselves on the line to confront the problem. You know those who gather, fight, and push for a better life.

Estallido is about social outbreaks: what leads to them, the people in the front and the back of them, those who can only join in spirit, the fighting spirit that sustains them, and most importantly, the change they can bring.

We want to see pieces that show your fighting spirit—moments when that spirit faltered but rose again, your support for others fighting the fight, and your voice in these times of outbreaks.

We have never been quiet, but together, we can be louder.


Estallido

How do we navigate a world that feels like it's falling further apart with each passing moment? As an artist or writer, how do you find meaning in these fractures? Fissure dives into the cracks and instability both around us and within ourselves. What does the collapse of systems—both personal and societal—look like?

Themes your work may explore:
 
The Decay of Systems: Interpret the breakdown of societal, political, or environmental systems. What happens when the structures we rely on begin to unravel and collapse? 

The Unraveling of People: Examine the unraveling of identity, the erosion of self, and the emotional and psychological collapse that accompanies a breakdown in our personal or collective sense of purpose.

The Questioning of Reality and Place: Explore the destabilization of our perceptions of reality. 

Fractures in Home and Belonging: Reflect on the disintegration of place, home, and community.

Resilience: Despite the unraveling, there is always the growth potential. 

Fissure

Calling all kiddos and teens aspiring to become writers or pursue the arts when they grow up! 

Little Jefferson is Lucky Jefferson's way of creating spaces and opportunities for youth ages 9-13 to explore and deepen their joy of writing and grow as young artists. 

Upon acceptance, submissions will be included on our website.

Include a short cover page highlighting the young poet’s name, email address (if applicable), bio, and mailing address. 

Biographical statements should be 2-3 sentences or 50-75 words—have fun with this and tell us something we'd never know!

*Parents/Guardians/Teachers/Youth Organizations are allowed to submit on their child's behalf.*

Little Jefferson

Anam Tariq writes from India. She holds an MA in English and is the author of the poetry collection A Leaf upon a Book (Leadstart, 2022). She currently runs The Wordsridge Newsletter on Substack and writes for The Incognito Press and others. Her words exist in The Punch Magazine, nether Quarterly, coalitionworks, Lucky Jefferson, Write or Die, and elsewhere. Other than writing, Anam can be found devouring books or learning Arabic. Visit her at www.anamtariq.in or @anam.tariq_ (IG).

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