Call for Submissions

An anti-fascist poetry anthology

Call for International Submissions
Title: A Torch for the Long Night: Voices Against Fascism

The world is witnessing the rise of dangerous ideologies that threaten the fabric of democratic societies. The current President of the United States is overreaching the checks and balances that are central to the function of the government. He is calling himself King, with a cult-like following who use religious iconography to idolize him as an anointed leader. This crisis, though it primarily affects American citizens, has far-reaching consequences for people around the globe.

We’ve already seen figures such as the Vice President supporting extremist parties like the AfD in Germany, a group so far to the right that even France’s Marie Le Pen has distanced herself from them. This is not just an American problem—it is a global one. We must speak out.

Sections
Fear, Rage, Witness, Hurt & Solace, Hope

Submission Guidelines
Format: Poetry, Collages, Comic Strips, Photography

Length: No more than 3 pages, or 3 jpegs

Rights: Artists will retain the rights to their work

How to Submit:

• Submissions must be sent via email to: antifascist.anthology@gmail.com

• In the title of your email, please include: “Submission: [Your Name]”

• In the body of the email, include:
  o The section of the anthology you believe your work belongs in
  (If you’re unsure, let us decide.)
  o The form of artwork (poetry, comic strip, collage, photography)
  o Your full name, country of birth, and country of citizenship
  o Age (if submitting to the Hope section)
  o A statement confirming that your work is your own (not generated by AI) and is not under copyright elsewhere
  o Attach your work (max 3 pages) formatted in Times New Roman, 12 point, 1.5 line spacing

Timetable for Submission:

March 1st, through July 15th (2025) –

Note:
Fear and Rage
Fear and Rage sections will prioritize the work of poets/artists who are directly affected by fascist actions, and their ripple effects like being the target of hate crimes. This section should cast a wider net than just minorities, pro-choice, and LGBTQA+ communities, for example: indigenous peoples, those (immediately) affected by environmental issues, migration issues, and censorship; differently abled people, adherents to non-Protestant religions; unhoused, unemployed and underemployed workers.

Hope
The Hope section will deliberately present various age groups.

There is no compensation for publication. All gross proceeds from the anthology will go to PEPFAR, which recently had its USAID funding pulled. The editors and publisher are donating their time. The book with be produced Print-On-Demand through the environmentally-friendly printer Blurb. We will not be affiliated with Amazon.

Selection for inclusion will be based on the needs of the collection and not solely on the quality of the work. We appreciate the opportunity to read your submissions and encourage you not to interpret any of our decisions as a reflection on your talent.

Editors:

Ren Powell (CV at renpowell.com)
Leslie F. Miller

We look forward to receiving your submissions and standing together against fascism.

MAD ORHAN LIT - INDIE PUBLISHING

UPDATE - We have received a generous donation from a private individual. The money will be used for marketing, and (if necessary) technical formatting beyond our skill set.

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cover image on website Christian Quadt. Unsplash.

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