The coming months are going to be busy at The Hemlock Journal and exciting for the Writers, Poets, and Contributors. With a new issue ready for release, the results of our poetry contest approaching, and several new opportunities for writers on the horizon, there is plenty to look forward to. Here are the important dates to mark on your calendar.
September 12, 2026 — Issue 11 (Summer) Releasing
After months of reading, selecting, editing, and designing, Issue 11 of The Hemlock Journal will be released on September 11, 2026.
The issue brings together poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art from writers and artists across the world. We’re excited to finally put this collection into the hands of our readers and celebrate the contributors whose work makes each issue possible.
September 14, 2026 — Announcing Still I Rise Poetry Contest Winners
The wait will soon be over.
We have the list of winners in our hands and will be announced on September 14th. Thank you to everyone who participated and trusted us with their work.
The Special Poetry Collection ‘Still I Rise: Voices of Women from around the world’ featuring best 35 feminist poems by 35 poets from around the world has been published in collaboration with QuillKepers Peres and Sandee Gertz, who served as a judge for the contest, on Aug 26th. The collection celebrates women’s voices, experiences, strengths, vulnerability, and imagination through poetry.
September 15, 2026 — Novelette Submissions Open
On September 15, for the first time, we will begin accepting novelette submissions for solo-author publication. This new opportunity is for writers with longer works of fiction that sit between the traditional short story and novella. Further information about eligibility, word count, publication, and submission requirements will be available when submissions open.
October 15, 2026 — Issue 12 (Winter 2026-27) Submissions Open
Submissions for Issue 12 of The Hemlock Journal will open on October 15th.
We will once again welcome poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and art from writers and artists around the world. We’re always looking for work that is original, thoughtful, honest, and memorable.
Submission guidelines will be published when the window opens.
October 15, 2026 — Poetry Writing Workshop with international best selling author, Asha Ponnachan
October 15th will also mark the beginning of our next Poetry Writing Workshop with revered author and poet from Canada, Asha Ponnachan. Click Here to know more about our last Poetry workshop.
The workshop will explore the craft of poetry, including language, imagery, form, rhythm, revision, and developing an individual poetic voice. More information about registration and format will be announced soon.
November 1, 2026 — One Sentence Story Contest Results
We thank all the writers and poets from around the world for this extraordinary response. We received 2,362 One Sentence Story submissions from 103 countries. We are currently through reading and selection process.
November 15, 2026 — Short Story Contest begins
Our next major fiction contest will open on November 15.
The Short Story Contest will invite writers to submit their strongest short fiction for consideration. Details about the theme, word limit, Cash prizes, entry requirements, and submission process will be announced closer to the opening date.
Click Here to know about Call of the Wild Fiction Contest, 2025.
Save the Dates!
September 11, 2026 — Issue 11 Release
September 14, 2026 — Still I Rise Winners Announcement
September 15, 2026 — Novelette Submissions Open
October 15, 2026 — Issue 12 Submissions Open
October 15, 2026 — Poetry Writing Workshop
November 15, 2026 — Short Story Contest Opens
There is much ahead at The Hemlock Journal. Save the dates, watch for announcements, and, above all, keep writing.
The next poem, story, or work of art we publish could be yours! Stay Tuned!
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