submissions

We welcome work from leading writers of poetry, short stories and personal essays, as well as work from unpublished, new and emerging writers.

You are eligible to submit to indigo journal if you currently reside in Western Australia, or have lived in Western Australia for at least ten years.

Brief feedback may be given by our editorial team to successful contributors.

Poetry: Maximum of two poems no longer than 40 lines each (including prose poems). Do not submit photos or graphics.

Short Story: Maximum one short story no longer than 3,500 words.

Personal Essays: Maximum one personal essay of no longer than 3,500 words (e.g. memoir, literary journalism, travel and culture).

indigo journal pays contributors a minimum of $20 per poem and a minimum of $50 for prose.

Please note submission details carefully.

If guidelines are not followed accurately, your submission will not be accepted.

• Contributions must be previously unpublished material, not submitted for any current competition.
• Copyright remains with individual contributors.
• Format your manuscript in Times New Roman 12pt, double spaced with 2.5cm margins. Use one side of the paper only. Please ensure all titles, headings and textual breaks are clearly marked. Do not put your name on your work. All submissions are judged anonymously.
• Send two hard copies of your submission through the post, accompanied by one cover sheet, and an appropriately sized stamped, self addressed envelope with sufficient postage to enable the return of your work.