110th Issue, Spring 2026
The 111th Issue of the Chimes is in progress! Look for updates on submissions, events, and releases on our Instagram @thechimes.magazine.
~ The Chimes Editors
Theme Information for the 111th Issue:
The Chimes is reinstating a theme! This year’s theme is “blood into ink.” T.S. Eliot once described what poets do as “turning blood into ink,” and this is what all writers do, not just poets. We strive to put innately human and raw experiences onto the page. At the Chimes, we want to see honest and vulnerable pieces that display emotions and experiences that connect to others while expressing those moments in a way unique to the writer. We can’t wait to see all of the incredible poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and art you submit!
General Submission Information:
The Chimes has been Shorter’s literary magazine for over 140 years. The magazine accepts submissions from all artists 18 or older. All submissions must be original; plagiarism, whether accidental or purposeful, is unacceptable.
Submission Dates:
The submission deadline for the 111th issue is November 13, 2025. All submissions received after this date will be considered for the following issue.
Submission Guidelines:
Please follow guidelines closely when submitting; failure to do so will disqualify your work from being reviewed for publication.
- Do not include your name or any identifying information on your attached files.
- The genre of the work should be stated in the subject line of your submission email.
- Include a 50 word third-person bio in your submission email.
- Send in each submission in a separate file.
- Attach writing in word documents with a title if applicable.
- Attach art in jpeg files with a title.
- Submissions are open to all 18 or older.
Submission Guidelines by Category:
Poetry
-Send up to 5 poems, 12pt. Times New Roman, single spaced except for stanza breaks, no more than 40 lines per poem.
Fiction
-Short stories and flash fiction, 3 pieces max, 1,500 word max, 12pt. Times New Roman, double spaced.
Creative Non-Fiction
-3 pieces max, 1,500 word max, 12pt. Times New Roman, double spaced.
Art Submission Guidelines:
– Send up to 10 photos (photography or photos of your visual art), attached in jpeg files.
Please send your work to Fabrice Poussin (fpoussin@shorter.edu). You will be contacted regarding the acceptance status of your piece in January. Thank you for your patience!
