CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

SPECIAL ANTHOLOGY OF ONE-MINUTE PLAYS / MONOLOGUES

‘REWRITING SHAKESPEARE’ (Volume 2) 

Deadline: October 28, 2025

FRESH WORDS – An International Literary Magazine is thrilled to announce the call for submissions for Volume 2 of its acclaimed special anthology: ‘Rewriting Shakespeare’—a curated collection of bold, inventive, and contemporary one-minute plays and monologues that reimagine the timeless works of William Shakespeare.  

Following the success of Volume 1, we invite playwrights, poets, and dramatists from around the globe to breathe new life into Shakespeare’s canon—through modern voices, diverse perspectives, experimental forms, and urgent reinterpretations.  

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Submission Guidelines

1. Content: Your submission must be an original one-minute play or monologue that rewrites, reinterprets, or responds to a specific scene, character, soliloquy, or moment from any of Shakespeare’s plays.  

2. Length: Keep performance time under 60 seconds. The exact word count is at your discretion, but brevity and impact are key.  

3. Inspiration Note: Clearly indicate the source Shakespearean work (e.g., Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1; A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act 2, Scene 2, etc.).  

4. Originality & Ethics: Submissions must not promote or glorify violence, sexual abuse, racism, hatred, or any political ideology.  

5. Limit: Maximum 5 submissions per playwright.  

6. Rights: If selected, you retain full intellectual property and performance rights. FRESH WORDS requests only one-time publication rights for inclusion in the anthology. Copyright reverts to you immediately upon publication.  

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How to Submit

- Send all submissions to: dramaanthologyfreshwords@gmail.com 

- Subject Line:  

  `[Your Full Name] – SUBMISSION FOR Rewriting Shakespeare ANTHOLOGY (Volume 2)`  

- Attachments:  

  - Manuscript in MS Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF  

  - High-resolution author photo (JPEG format)  

- Include in the body of your email:  

  - Legal Name  

  - Pen Name (if applicable)  

  - Snail Mail Address

  - A cover letter

  - A 70-word literary bio written in the third person

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Important Dates

- Submission Deadline: October 28, 2025   

- Notification of Selection: On or before November 10, 2025 (via email)  

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Additional Notes 

- Simultaneous submissions are accepted—please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.  

-  There is NO submission or participation fee. 

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 Dare to reinterpret the Bard. Rewrite. Reclaim. Resonate. 

We can’t wait to read your vision of Shakespeare—reborn for today’s world.  

— The Fresh Words Editorial Team 

Call for Submissions: "Hello Godot" – A One-Minute Existential Play Anthology (Volume 11)

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/freshwordsmagazine/home 

Email: dramaanthologyfreshwords@gmail.com 

Last date of submission: November 28th, 2025

Fresh Words-An International Literary Magazine is inviting submissions for a special one minute play anthology "Hello Godot". 

Submission Guidelines:

1. Theme and Tone

Plays must explore existential themes such as meaning, futility, waiting, hope, despair, or the absurdity of existence.

Tone can range from darkly humorous to poignant or tragic, but should align with the spirit of existential literature (e.g., Beckett, Camus, Sartre).

Submissions should resonate with the idea of "waiting for Godot" or the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe.

2. Format and Structure

Each play must be exactly one minute in length when performed. This typically translates to 1-2 pages of dialogue or action.

Plays should be minimalist, with a focus on concise, impactful dialogue and action.

Maximum of 2-3 characters per play to maintain simplicity and focus.

Stage directions should be minimal but clear.

3. Originality

Submissions must be original, unpublished works.

Plays should not infringe on any existing copyrights or intellectual property.

Adaptations or reimaginings of existing works (e.g., Waiting for Godot) are acceptable as long as they are transformative and original.

4. Submission Details

Submit your play as a PDF or Word document with the file name: HelloGodotYourNamePlayTitle.

Include a cover page with:

Play title

Your full name

Contact information (email, phone number)

A brief bio (50-70 words)

Email your submission to dramaanthologyfreshwords@gmail.com with the subject line: Submission: Hello Godot – [Your Name].

5. Rights

Playwrights will retain copyright to their individual works.

6. Deadline

Submissions must be received by November 28th, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

7. Selection Process

Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of editors and theatre professionals.

Selected playwrights will be notified via email by December 5th, 2025.

We look forward to receiving your one-minute existential masterpieces! Let’s explore the absurd, the profound, and the fleeting moments that define our existence together.

For questions, contact dramaanthologyfreshwords@gmail.com.

Call for Submissions: “Mistletoe Moments: A Christmas Micro Fiction Anthology”

Celebrate the season in all its complexity—one tiny, powerful story at a time.

We’re seeking original micro fiction for Mistletoe Moments, a vibrant anthology that captures the many faces of the winter holidays. From quiet acts of kindness to chaotic family dinners, from snowy village traditions to futuristic Yuletide AI, we want stories that surprise, move, and resonate.

This year, we’re especially eager to explore subthemes that reflect the full emotional and cultural spectrum of the season. Your story doesn’t need to include tinsel or carols—but it should speak to the spirit (or spirits!) of this time of year.

Subthemes We Love

Second Chances: Reconciliation, forgiveness, or new beginnings under the mistletoe.

Holiday Hustle: The chaos of last-minute shopping, gig economy elves, or working through the season.

Solstice & Light: Stories centered on darkness, light, renewal—whether spiritual, seasonal, or personal.

Unlikely Traditions: Unique or invented holiday customs from any culture or future world.

Quiet Joy: Small, tender moments often overlooked in the holiday rush.

Festive Faux Pas: Awkward encounters, gift-giving disasters, or well-meaning mishaps.

Winter Ghosts: Hauntings—literal or metaphorical—during the longest nights.

No Snow, No Problem: Celebrating Christmas (or equivalent) in tropical, desert, or non-traditional climates.

Alone Together: Stories of solitude, chosen family, or unexpected connection.

Reimagined Legends: Fresh takes on Santa, Krampus, La Befana, or other holiday figures.

Note: Your story doesn’t need to fit these exactly—but they’re sparks to inspire!

Submission Guidelines

1. Theme & Content

Must be Christmas- or winter holiday–themed (broadly interpreted: includes Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, New Year’s, Diwali (if celebrated in winter in your region), or original winter festivals).

Must align with one or more of the subthemes above—or offer a compelling new angle.

Keep it PG-13: no explicit content, graphic violence, or hate speech.

2. Length

Strict maximum of 300 words (title not included).

Must be a complete narrative with emotional weight or a twist—not just a mood piece.

3. Originality & Rights

Must be unpublished.

Simultaneous submissions are allowed; please withdraw immediately if accepted elsewhere.

4. Formatting

Submit as .doc, .docx, or .pdf.

Use 12 pt standard font (e.g., Times New Roman, Arial).

Include your legal or pen name, email address, story title, and word count in the document.

Paste your full story in the body of your email as a backup.

5. How to Submit

Email to: specialanthologyfreshwordsmag@gmail.com

Subject line: “Mistletoe Moments Submission – [Your Story Title]”

6. Deadline

November 28, 2025 (11:59 PM UTC).

7. Compensation

A short author bio and social media promotion included.

Note: This is a non-paying market at this time.

8. Eligibility

Open globally to writers of all backgrounds.

9. Questions?

Contact: specialanthologyfreshwordsmag@gmail.com with “Query” in the subject line.

Let your 300 words be someone’s holiday warmth, laughter, or catharsis.

We can’t wait to read your Mistletoe Moments. 🎄📖✨

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

SNOWFALL AND STARLIGHT: A Christmas Haiku Anthology

Fresh Words – An International Literary Magazine

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/freshwordsmagazine/announcements

Submissions: specialanthologyfreshwordsmag@gmail.com

Deadline: November 28, 2025

Publication Date: December 5, 2025

Fresh Words invites poets, dreamers, carolers, and quiet observers of the season to submit original Christmas-themed haiku for our special holiday anthology: SNOWFALL AND STARLIGHT

Seventeen syllables of hush, wonder, warmth, and winter magic

Whether sacred or silly, nostalgic or new — if your haiku captures the flicker of candlelight, the crunch of snow, the ache of absence, or the joy of gingerbread chaos — we want to read it.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Format:

Traditional 3-line haiku: 5-7-5 syllable structure

Slight creative flexibility allowed if seasonal essence and emotional resonance are strong

No illustrations, photos, or formatting beyond plain text

Theme:

Christmas, broadly interpreted: Nativity, Santa, family, food, faith, frost, gifts, grief, gratitude, glitter — if it belongs to the season’s spirit, it belongs here.

Submission Limit:

Maximum of seven haiku per poet

All submissions must be included in one email as a single PDF or MS Word attachment

Rights Note:

Authors retain full copyright.

Fresh Words requests one-time non-exclusive publication rights for inclusion in the digital and/or print anthology. Rights revert to author upon publication.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Send to: specialanthologyfreshwordsmag@gmail.com

Attachment: One file (.docx or .pdf) containing all haiku plus required info (see below)

Subject Line:

[Your Full Name] – SUBMISSION FOR SNOWFALL AND STARLIGHT ANTHOLOGY

REQUIRED INFORMATION (Include in your submission file):

Cover Note (brief, 1–2 sentences welcome)

Legal Name

Pen Name (if applicable)

Postal (Snail Mail) Address

Short Literary Biography (approx. 60 words, written in third person)

High-Resolution Photograph of yourself (JPEG, attached as separate file)

Example Bio:

Maria Chen writes by candlelight in Vancouver, where rain often stands in for snow. Her work has appeared in Northern Haiku Review and Winter Bells Journal. She believes tinsel is a spiritual experience.

CONTENT POLICY

We do not accept submissions that promote or glorify:

Violence, abuse, or hate speech

Racism, sexism, or discrimination

Political propaganda or extremist ideologies

All work must be respectful, original, and artistically focused.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Simultaneous submissions are permitted — please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.

No submission or participation fees — ever.

Global voices welcome — we celebrate diversity in culture, language (English only for this anthology), and interpretation of the season.

Selected contributors will be notified by December 1, 2025.

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“In seventeen syllables, we hold the season.”

Let your quietest winter moments echo in our pages.

Submit by November 28, 2025.

Let the snowfall begin.

Fresh Words — Where small poems hold big magic.