Sapling Lit is an independent literary journal dedicated to creative writing that advocates for the environment. We publish short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.

Sapling Lit is an independent press running a literary journal. We were founded in 2026, by James Haugh, and strive to amplify the earth's voices. We want pieces of short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction, that embody the theme of environmental activism however the writer decides to interpret that theme. Whether its an essay on sustainability, a vivid landscape poem, or a story from the perspective of an animal, you should submit. 

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Submissions for our Eco-Poetry Contest are OPEN and end on the 28!!!
 For this contest, we are looking for poetry that gives imaginative and vivid descriptions of place. We want poems that paint a beautiful picture in our head and get us to truly care about the natural world around us. Your poetry shouldn't just describe a scene, it should make the reader feel the spirit of your setting, the soul of nature.
 You can submit up to 5 poems, each with up to 30 lines. Please put them all in the same file. Reprints and Simultaneous submissions are accepted. Please do not put any identifying information, such as your name, in the file or title. Reprints and Simultaneous submissions are accepted. 
The winning poem will receive $30 USD as well as being featured in Issue 1 of Sapling Lit. 
 We welcome any to submit, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or age. Any poetry with derogatory or pejorative language will be disqualified. Any work that uses AI of any form, will also be disqualified.

Category: Poetry
Translations: Permitted.
File types: .doc, .docx, .pdf, File-Sharing
Number of Pieces: 1 piece
Anonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are allowed. (We accept Reprints.)
Multiple entries are not allowed.
AI-assisted works are not allowed.

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Eco-Poetry Contest

We are looking for creative work that advocates for the environment. We publish previously unpublished Flash and Micro Fiction up to 1,000 words, Creative Nonfiction up to 2,000 words, and Poetry up to 40 lines.

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