Short Description
For the past fifteen years, the cultural international Women’s Scream cause (Grito de Mujer), in collaboration with the Women Poets International Movement (MPI), has created books, anthologies, and collective compilations rooted in solidarity to women’s and girls’ rights around the world.
This time, the call is open for participation in one printed volume, which will include the categories of short story, visual arts, and poetry.
Poetry Category
We are looking for poems related to migrant women and girls: their journey, struggles, resilience, contributions, and challenges in new frontiers. Poems should deeply and humanely explore the multiple realities migrant women face: displacement, loss, uprooting, struggle, hope, and/or rebirth.
Requirements:
• One poem in English or translated into English (min. 15 lines, max. 3 pages).
• It must not have been included in previous Woman Scream anthologies.
• Mini-poems and texts written in all caps will not be accepted.
• Content must be suitable for all audiences, with no graphic violence or explicit language.
• The poem may be unpublished or previously published.
• Articles, prose poetry, and essays will not be accepted.
Short Story Category
For our first short story compilation, we are looking for brief narratives with a feminist perspective that highlight the various forms of violence faced by women and girls around the world, including abuse, discrimination, imposed silence, as well as their resistance, strength, and/or healing processes. We value submissions that, with empathy and respect, both denounce injustice and uplift. We prefer hopeful narratives, but all well-written proposals are welcome.
Requirements:
• A short story (min. half a page, max. 3 pages), written in English or translated into English.
• It must be original and not have appeared in other Woman Scream anthologies.
• Content must be suitable for all audiences, with no graphic violence or explicit language.
• Works written in prose poetry, articles, and essays will not be accepted.
Visual Art: Painting, illustration, digital art, and drawing.
• Submit a link to a digital portfolio with up to five (5) high-resolution pieces (300 DPI).
• The images should depict female figures or scenes that evoke the strength, dignity, identity, or resilience of women and girls in any context, or represent the themes of this call.
• Not previously published in our anthologies.
• Non-offensive content only, with no graphic violence or explicit sexuality.
Cover Art
• The cover of the book may be selected from the submitted artworks, among the pieces that truly represent the spirit of the project. As compensation for participation, all selected artworks will be featured on the book, along with the artist’s photo, short bio, and social media links.
Eligibility
This special edition welcomes women and men over the age of 18, from any part of the world, who wish to contribute their voice or their art with sensitivity and respect, based on the themes described below.
How to Apply
Online Application
Entry Fee
None
Location
Online
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 28 September 2025
Website Link: https://www.womanscream.com/2025/08/woman-scream-call-for-submissions-2025.html
