Quibble, an online & print lit mag for prose, poetry, and art, is excited to open submissions for PASTEL: Volume VI of Quibble Lit!
Check out the website to get a sense of the publication.
Selected submissions will be published online at Quibblelit.com and promoted across our platforms. They will also appear in print in PASTEL – Volume VI of Quibble Lit, to be published in late November/December 2025. Contributing authors will receive a complimentary copy.
By submitting, you consent to publication online and in print. You retain all rights to your work—Quibble only wishes to share your writing, not own or profit from it.
Theme: Pastel
This volume’s theme is Pastel. We selected this word for its evocations of color, delicacy, softness, and subtlety—but also its layered meanings: the sketch beneath the final painting, the muted voice, the gentle mood. We invite you to interpret it widely—personally, creatively, literally, and metaphorically.
As always, our themes are a creative challenge, not a hard requirement—but our guidelines are required.
Submission Guidelines
- Prose: Submit a single work of no more than 2,000 words.
- Poetry & Art: Submit up to 3 pieces.
- Include a short personal bio (third person).
Document Specifications
- File type: .doc or .docx only
- Format: single-spaced, 12pt, standard readable typeface (Times New Roman, Georgia, etc.)
Simultaneous submissions are welcome—please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Compensation
At the moment, we can only afford to offer complimentary copies to our authors for agreement to share their work online and in print.
While we wish the compensation were greater, we will take whatever measure we can to help share your story and promote you or your brand on social media, email, and any other channels.
The Quibble Editorial Review provides constructive, personalized feedback from two editors—one from the Quibble team and one guest editor—to help writers strengthen their work and better understand their craft.
- Fee: $40 flat
- Turnaround: Within 4 weeks
- Scope: Up to 2,000 words of prose (one or two excerpts) or up to 4 poems
- Editors: Garrett Souliere + a rotating second editor from the Quibble Lit team
This service is separate from Quibble's publication cycle. It exists to offer writers honest, encouraging feedback while supporting Quibble's mission to make writing mean more.
What You Receive
Each submission receives:
- TWO distinct perspectives: Feedback from both a Quibble editor and a guest editor—providing complementary insights into your work.
- Individual editorial letters: Each editor writes 200–250 words (roughly one short page) of feedback. Combined, you receive 400–500 words of thoughtful, tailored response.
- Craft-based evaluation: Commentary on structure, tone, clarity, cohesion, and emotional resonance.
- Actionable suggestions: Guidance on next steps for revision, submission, or experimentation.
- Encouragement and direction: Notes focused on your strengths, growth, and writing goals.
- Professional editorial tone: Feedback that is honest, respectful, and supportive.
- Reasonable timeline: Receive all notes within 4 weeks of submission.
Receive professional, affordable insight, while supporting a mission of community-centered artists and their editors.
Quibble, an online & print lit mag for prose, poetry, and art, is excited to open submissions for PASTEL: Volume VI of Quibble Lit! Check out the website to get a sense of the publication.
Selected submissions will be published online at Quibblelit.com and promoted across our platforms. They will also appear in print in PASTEL – Volume VI of Quibble Lit, to be published in late November/December 2025. Contributing authors will receive a complimentary copy.
By submitting, you consent to publication online and in print. You retain all rights to your work—Quibble only wishes to share your writing, not own or profit from it.
Theme: PASTEL
This volume’s theme is Pastel. We selected this word for its evocations of color, delicacy, softness, and subtlety—but also its layered meanings: the sketch beneath the final painting, the muted voice, the gentle mood. We invite you to interpret it widely—personally, creatively, literally, and metaphorically.
As always, our themes are a creative challenge, not a hard requirement—but our guidelines are required.
Submission Guidelines
- Prose: Submit a single work of no more than 2,000 words.
- Poetry & Art: Submit up to 3 pieces.
- Include a short personal bio (third person).
Document Specifications
- File type: .doc or .docx only
- Format: single-spaced, 12pt, standard readable typeface (Times New Roman, Georgia, etc.)
Simultaneous submissions are welcome—please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Quibble, an online & print lit mag for prose, poetry, and art, is excited to open submissions for PASTEL: Volume VI of Quibble Lit! Check out the website to get a sense of the publication.
Selected submissions will be published online at Quibblelit.com and promoted across our platforms. They will also appear in print in PASTEL – Volume VI of Quibble Lit, to be published in late November/December 2025. Contributing authors will receive a complimentary copy.
By submitting, you consent to publication online and in print. You retain all rights to your work—Quibble only wishes to share your writing, not own or profit from it.
Theme: Pastel
This volume’s theme is Pastel. We selected this word for its evocations of color, delicacy, softness, and subtlety—but also its layered meanings: the sketch beneath the final painting, the muted voice, the gentle mood. We invite you to interpret it widely—personally, creatively, literally, and metaphorically.
As always, our themes are a creative challenge, not a hard requirement—but our guidelines are required.
Submission Guidelines
- Prose: Submit a single work of no more than 2,000 words.
- Poetry & Art: Submit up to 3 pieces.
- Include a short personal bio (third person).
Document Specifications
- File type: .doc or .docx only
- Format: single-spaced, 12pt, standard readable typeface (Times New Roman, Georgia, etc.)
Simultaneous submissions are welcome—please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.
Quibble, an online & print lit mag for prose, poetry, and art, is excited to open submissions for PASTEL: Volume VI of Quibble Lit! Check out the website to get a sense of the publication.
Selected submissions will be published online at Quibblelit.com and promoted across our platforms. They will also appear in print in PASTEL – Volume VI of Quibble Lit, to be published in late November/December 2025. Contributing authors will receive a complimentary copy.
By submitting, you consent to publication online and in print. You retain all rights to your work—Quibble only wishes to share your writing, not own or profit from it.
Theme: Pastel
This volume’s theme is Pastel. We selected this word for its evocations of color, delicacy, softness, and subtlety—but also its layered meanings: the sketch beneath the final painting, the muted voice, the gentle mood. We invite you to interpret it widely—personally, creatively, literally, and metaphorically.
As always, our themes are a creative challenge, not a hard requirement—but our guidelines are required.
Submission Guidelines
- Prose: Submit a single work of no more than 2,000 words.
- Poetry & Art: Submit up to 3 pieces.
- Include a short personal bio (third person).
Document Specifications
- File type: .doc or .docx only
- Format: single-spaced, 12pt, standard readable typeface (Times New Roman, Georgia, etc.)
Simultaneous submissions are welcome—please notify us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.