open submissions for Chicory
We’re listening. We’re building.
We’re currently accepting submissions for our poetry + porch issue!
What We’re Looking For: Poetry & Spoken Word (up to 3 poems)
You can email your submission to:
team@thechicoryproject.org using the subject line: [CATEGORY] Submission Title – [Your Name]
No prior publishing experience needed. If you’ve got a story to tell, we want to hear it.
Required Information
Please include the following with your submission:
Your Name: If you wish for your submission to remain anonymous, please write "Anonymous" next to your name, and we will honor your request.
Contact Information: Provide an email address and/or phone number where we can reach you.
Address or Neighborhood: Let us know where you live in Baltimore (specific addresses will not be published).
Submission Title: Give your piece a title.
Your Age: We will only publish your age alongside your name (or "Anonymous" if preferred).
Brief Bio (Optional): Include a short paragraph about yourself (50 words or less) if you’d like to share more about your background.
Submission Guidelines
Content: We seek works that inspire, inform, and connect. Please avoid slanderous language, hate speech, or racist remarks.
Originality: All submissions must be original works created by the submitter.
Selection: Submissions will be reviewed based on their alignment with our mission, readability, and the space available in the magazine.
Editing: We will not edit submissions for content, so please ensure your work is as polished as possible.
What to Expect: If your work is selected, we will notify you using the contact information you provided. Your piece will be featured in an upcoming issue of Chicory Magazine, where it will reach readers across Baltimore and beyond. Please note that we may not be able to publish all submissions due to space limitations, but all works will be considered with care and respect.