Introducing…
Avalon Anthology
What is Avalon Anthology?
Avalon Anthology is the official literary publication of Jack Wild Publishing - a curated, seasonal collection dedicated to showcasing emerging voices in poetry, prose, and experimental writing.
Each edition serves as a living archive of writers at different stages of their creative journey, offering a space where new and developing voices can be seen, celebrated, and preserved through publication.
More than a magazine or journal, Avalon Anthology is a seasonal literary ecosystem designed to connect writers through shared creative opportunities, structured programs, and curated submission pathways.
What Avalon Anthology Represents
Avalon Anthology was created to:
• Elevate emerging and underrepresented voices
• Provide meaningful literary publication opportunities
• Connect writers across programs and creative pathways
• Build a growing archive of contemporary poetic and narrative work
• Celebrate writing as both personal expression and shared experience
Each edition is a snapshot of creative life - capturing voices that might otherwise go unheard.
A Platform for Emerging Writers
Being featured in Avalon Anthology means joining a growing community of writers who are actively shaping their literary identities.
Contributors receive:
• publication in a curated seasonal edition
• author credit and literary recognition
• visibility within the Jack Wild Publishing community
• connection to future publishing and development opportunities
For many writers, Avalon Anthology serves as an early milestone in their creative and publishing journey.
Our Vision
Avalon Anthology is built on the belief that literary space should be intentional, inclusive, and supportive of growth.
We are committed to building a publication that values:
• artistic voice over volume
• development over speed
• community over competition
• storytelling over trends
Each edition continues this vision by offering writers a platform rooted in care, curation, and creative integrity.
Avalon Anthology Seasonal Editions
Each year, Avalon Anthology publishes four curated seasonal editions. Each issue reflects the emotional, thematic, and creative energy of its season while showcasing emerging voices from within the Jack Wild Publishing community.
Avalon Anthology
Winter 2026
Theme: Finding the Light
Winter is often associated with darkness, but it is also a season of hope. Even in the longest nights, light remains—a reminder that beauty, resilience, and healing can be found in unexpected places.
We're seeking writing that explores perseverance, faith, love, grief, peace, stillness, comfort, reflection, and finding hope during difficult times. Whether your work focuses on personal healing, quiet moments of joy, or the light we discover in one another, we encourage authentic, heartfelt interpretations of this season of reflection and renewal.
Avalon Anthology
Spring 2027
The Spring Edition of Avalon Anthology marks the beginning of our 2027 publishing cycle.
Theme: Awakening & Becoming
Spring is a season of possibility. As the world begins to bloom again, we're reminded that growth often begins quietly beneath the surface before it can be seen. This edition celebrates transformation, healing, hope, and the courage to become who we are meant to be.
We invite poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and essays that explore personal growth, self-discovery, resilience, new beginnings, identity, forgiveness, renewal, and the many moments that shape us. Whether your work reflects a fresh start, an emotional awakening, or the slow process of becoming, we encourage thoughtful interpretations of this season of change.
Avalon Anthology
Summer 2027
Theme: The Wild Within
Summer calls us to adventure. It invites us to wander beyond the familiar, embrace curiosity, and reconnect with the untamed parts of ourselves. This edition celebrates freedom, imagination, courage, passion, and the beauty of living fully.
We're looking for writing that explores travel, nature, adventure, love, dreams, creativity, nostalgia, wonder, and the moments that make us feel most alive. Whether your work takes readers across distant landscapes or into the depths of the human spirit, we encourage bold, heartfelt interpretations of what it means to discover the wild within.
Avalon Anthology
Fall 2027
The Spring Edition of Avalon Anthology marks the beginning of our 2027 publishing cycle.
Theme: Gathering the Harvest
Autumn is a season of reflection—a time to gather everything we've planted, learned, lost, and gained throughout the year. It reminds us to pause, express gratitude, and recognize the beauty found in both abundance and change.
We welcome writing that explores family, memory, home, gratitude, legacy, tradition, aging, community, personal milestones, and the quiet wisdom that comes from experience. Whether your work celebrates life's blessings or reflects on lessons learned through hardship, we invite stories and poems that honor what we carry with us into the next season.
2026-2027 Submission Schedule
Winter 2026
Theme: Finding the Light
Submissions Open: October 1 - November 15
Acceptance Notifications: December 1
Publication: January 15, 2027
Spring 2027
Theme: Awakening & Becoming
Submissions Open: January 1 - February 15
Acceptance Notifications: March 1
Publication: April 15, 2027
Summer 2027
Theme: The Wild Within
Submissions Open: April 1 - May 15
Acceptance Notifications: June 1
Publication: July 15, 2027
Fall 2027
Theme: Gathering the Harvest
Submissions Open: July 1 - August 15
Acceptance Notifications: September 1
Publication: October 15, 2027
Submission Guidelines
Eligibility: We welcome submissions from both emerging and established writers worldwide. Writers must be at least 18 years of age or have permission from a parent or legal guardian before submitting.
Genre(s): We accept original:
Poetry
Short Fiction
Creative Nonfiction
Personal Essays
Each seasonal anthology is centered around a specific theme. While we encourage writers to interpret the theme creatively, all submissions should relate to the current season's theme in some meaningful way.
Poetry Submissions:
Submit 3-5 original poems.
Our editors may select one or more poems for publication.
There is no minimum or maximum line count, but poems should be publication-ready.
Prose Submissions:
Submit one original work of:
Short fiction
Creative non-fiction
Personal essay
Maximum length: 5,000 words
Submission Fee:
$20 per submission
Submission fees help cover editorial review, manuscript management, book design, formatting, publication costs, website maintenance, and compensation to editors who make each anthology possible.
Submission fees are non-refundable and do not guarantee acceptance.
Original Work:
All submissions must be the original work of the author.
We do not accept:
AI-generated writing
Plagiarized work
Work that infringes on another person’s copyright
Previously Published Work:
Only unpublished work will be considered.
This includes work that has appeared in:
Books
Literary journals
Magazines
Personal blogs
Public websites
Newsletters
Social media platforms
We do accept work that has been shared on your personal social media pages.
Simultaneous Submissions
Simultaneous submissions are welcome. If your work is accepted elsewhere before our editorial decision, please notify us as soon as possible so we can withdraw it from consideration.
Multiple Submissions
Authors are welcome to submit to each seasonal edition.
If you would like to submit additional work beyond your initial submission, each submission must be submitted separately with its own submission fee.
Editorial Process
Every submission is read carefully by our editorial team.
Selection is based on:
Quality of writing
Originality
Fit with the seasonal theme
Overall balance of the anthology
Because space is limited, we are unable to accept every submission.
Rights
Authors whose work is accepted grant Jack Wild Publishing first publication rights for inclusion in the Avalon Anthology.
Copyright remains with the author.
After publication, authors are welcome to republish their work elsewhere with acknowledgment that it first appeared in the Avalon Anthology published by Jack Wild Publishing.
Notification Timeline
Authors will be notified of our editorial decision according to the schedule listed for each seasonal edition.
Due to the number of submissions we receive, editorial feedback is not provided unless specifically requested or included as part of a separate service.
If Your Work is Accepted
Accepted contributors will receive:
Publication in the seasonal Avalon Anthology
Professional editing and formatting
Recognition on the Jack Wild Publishing website
Social media recognition
Opportunity to purchase discounted contributor copies
Membership in the Jack Wild Author Community
Ready to Submit?
Purchase your reading fee:
Avalon Anthology: Finding the Light
Submit your work for consideration in the Winter 2026 edition of the Avalon Anthology, a seasonal literary anthology published by Jack Wild Publishing.
This winter's theme, Finding the Light, explores hope, resilience, reflection, and the quiet moments that carry us through life's darkest seasons. Winter reminds us that even during times of stillness, uncertainty, and change, there is always light waiting to be found. We invite writers to share stories and poems that illuminate the beauty of perseverance, healing, love, faith, and the strength of the human spirit.
Your $20 reading fee supports the editorial review process and helps make the Avalon Anthology possible. Every submission is carefully read by our editorial team and thoughtfully considered for publication in this seasonal collection.
Submission Dates
Submissions Open: October 1, 2026
Submission Deadline: November 15, 2026
Acceptance Notifications: December 1, 2026
Publication Date: January 15, 2027
What You May Submit
Poetry
Submit 3–5 original poems inspired by the seasonal theme.
Our editors may select one or more poems from your submission for publication.
Prose
Submit one original work in one of the following categories:
Short Fiction
Creative Nonfiction
Personal Essay
Maximum Length: 5,000 words
What's Included
Your reading fee includes:
Editorial review of your submission
Consideration for publication in the Winter 2026 Avalon Anthology
Access to the online submission form after purchase
Digital download of the Avalon Anthology Submission Guide
Confirmation that your submission has been successfully received
How It Works
Step 1: Purchase your Winter 2026 Reading Fee.
Step 2: Immediately after checkout, complete the online submission form.
Step 3: Download your Avalon Anthology Submission Guide, which explains exactly how to prepare and submit your manuscript.
Step 4: Submit your manuscript before November 15, 2026, following the instructions provided.
Step 5: Our editorial team carefully reviews every submission.
Step 6: Acceptance notifications will be emailed on December 1, 2026.
Please Note
Submission fees are non-refundable.
Payment of the reading fee does not guarantee publication.
All work must be original and created by the submitting author.
Simultaneous submissions are welcome. If your work is accepted elsewhere before our decision, please notify us as soon as possible.
Authors retain the copyright to their work. If accepted, contributors grant Jack Wild Publishing first publication rights for inclusion in the anthology.
About the Theme
Finding the Light
Winter is often associated with darkness, but it is also a season of hope. Even in the longest nights, light remains—a reminder that beauty, healing, and resilience can be found in unexpected places.
We're looking for poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and personal essays that explore perseverance, faith, love, grief, peace, stillness, comfort, reflection, and finding hope during difficult times. Whether your work focuses on personal healing, quiet moments of joy, or the light we discover in one another, we encourage authentic, heartfelt interpretations of this season's theme.
We believe every writer has a story worth sharing, and we look forward to reading yours.
Avalon Anthology: Awakening & Becoming
Welcome to the Spring 2027 Edition of Avalon Anthology.
Each spring, we invite writers to explore themes of transformation, hope, renewal, and personal growth. As the world awakens after winter, we're reminded that every season offers an opportunity to begin again, embrace change, and discover who we're becoming.
Whether your work reflects healing after hardship, the excitement of a new beginning, or the quiet beauty of personal transformation, we encourage thoughtful and creative interpretations of this season's theme.
We're honored to read your work and thank you for considering Jack Wild Publishing.
Theme
Awakening & Becoming
Spring is a season of possibility. It's a time of fresh starts, quiet growth, and discovering new parts of ourselves. We welcome writing that explores renewal, resilience, identity, hope, healing, transformation, self-discovery, and the many experiences that shape who we become.
The theme is intentionally broad, and we encourage writers to interpret it in their own unique way.
Submission Period
Submissions Open: January 1, 2027
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2027
Acceptance Notifications: March 1, 2027
Publication Date: April 15, 2027
Submission Fee
$20
Your submission fee helps support the production of the Avalon Anthology, including editorial review, manuscript management, book design, formatting, publication costs, website maintenance, and fairly compensating the editors and readers who make each anthology possible.
Submission fees are non-refundable and do not guarantee acceptance.
Submission Guidelines
Poetry
Submit 3–5 original poems inspired by the seasonal theme.
Our editors may select one or more poems from your submission for publication.
Prose
Submit one original work of:
Short Fiction
Creative Nonfiction
Personal Essay
Maximum length:
5,000 words
If Your Work Is Accepted
Accepted contributors will receive:
Publication in the Spring 2027 Avalon Anthology
Professional editing and formatting
Recognition on the Jack Wild Publishing website
Social media recognition
Membership in the Jack Wild Author Community
The opportunity to purchase discounted contributor copies
After Your Purchase
Once your submission fee has been paid:
Complete the online submission form.
Download your Submission Instructions guide.
Prepare your manuscript according to the submission guidelines.
Submit your work before February 15, 2027.
Our editorial team carefully reviews every submission. Acceptance is based on the quality of the writing, originality, how well the work fits the theme, and the overall balance of the anthology.
We appreciate every submission and look forward to reading your work.
Please Note
Submission fees are non-refundable.
Payment of the submission fee does not guarantee publication.
All submissions are reviewed anonymously whenever possible.
Authors retain the copyright to their work. Accepted contributors grant Jack Wild Publishing first publication rights for inclusion in the Avalon Anthology.
Simultaneous submissions are welcome. If your work is accepted elsewhere before our editorial decision, please notify us as soon as possible.
Avalon Anthology: The Wild Within
Submit your work for consideration in the Summer 2027 edition of Avalon Anthology, a seasonal literary anthology published by Jack Wild Publishing.
This summer's theme, The Wild Within, celebrates adventure, freedom, curiosity, and the untamed parts of ourselves. Summer invites us to step beyond the familiar, embrace possibility, and discover the places—both within ourselves and in the world—that inspire us to dream, wander, and grow. We welcome writing that captures the spirit of exploration, whether it's found in nature, relationships, creativity, or personal transformation.
Your $20 reading fee supports the editorial review process and helps make Avalon Anthology possible. Every submission is carefully read by our editorial team and thoughtfully considered for publication in this seasonal collection.
Submission Dates
Submissions Open: April 1, 2027
Submission Deadline: May 15, 2027
Acceptance Notifications: June 1, 2027
Publication Date: July 15, 2027
What You May Submit
Poetry
Submit up to 5 original poems inspired by the seasonal theme.
Our editors may select one or more poems from your submission for publication.
Prose
Submit one original work in one of the following categories:
Short Fiction
Creative Nonfiction
Personal Essay
Maximum Length: 5,000 words
What's Included
Your reading fee includes:
Editorial review of your submission
Consideration for publication in the Summer 2027 Avalon Anthology
Access to the online submission form after purchase
Digital download of the Avalon Anthology Submission Guide
Confirmation that your submission has been successfully received
How It Works
Step 1: Purchase your Summer 2027 Reading Fee.
Step 2: Immediately after checkout, complete the online submission form.
Step 3: Download your Avalon Anthology Submission Guide, which explains exactly how to prepare and submit your manuscript.
Step 4: Submit your manuscript before May 15, 2027, following the instructions provided.
Step 5: Our editorial team carefully reviews every submission.
Step 6: Acceptance notifications will be emailed on June 1, 2027.
Please Note
Submission fees are non-refundable.
Payment of the reading fee does not guarantee publication.
All work must be original and created by the submitting author.
Simultaneous submissions are welcome. If your work is accepted elsewhere before our decision, please notify us as soon as possible.
Authors retain the copyright to their work. If accepted, contributors grant Jack Wild Publishing first publication rights for inclusion in the anthology.
About the Theme
The Wild Within
Summer is a season of adventure, freedom, and discovery. It's a time to embrace curiosity, follow the roads that call to us, and reconnect with the untamed parts of ourselves that often get lost in everyday life.
We're looking for poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and personal essays that explore adventure, travel, nature, imagination, courage, love, passion, creativity, wonder, nostalgia, and self-discovery. Whether your work takes readers across distant landscapes or inward toward the heart, we encourage thoughtful, authentic, and creative interpretations of this season's theme.
We believe every writer carries a unique voice within them, and we look forward to discovering yours in the pages of the Summer 2027 Avalon Anthology.
Avalon Anthology: Gathering the Harvest
Submit your work for consideration in the Fall 2027 edition of the Avalon Anthology, a seasonal literary anthology published by Jack Wild Publishing.
This autumn's theme, Gathering the Harvest, celebrates reflection, gratitude, memory, and the experiences that shape our lives. As the seasons change, we invite writers to explore what they've gathered along the way—whether that's love, loss, family, friendship, personal growth, resilience, or the quiet beauty found in everyday moments.
Your $20 reading fee supports the editorial review process and helps make the Avalon Anthology possible. Every submission is read carefully by our editorial team and considered for publication in this seasonal collection.
Submission Dates
Submissions Open: July 1, 2027
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2027
Acceptance Notifications: September 1, 2027
Publication Date: October 15, 2027
What You May Submit
Poetry
Submit 3–5 original poems inspired by the seasonal theme.
Our editors may select one or more poems from your submission for publication.
Prose
Submit one original work in one of the following categories:
Short Fiction
Creative Nonfiction
Personal Essay
Maximum Length: 5,000 words
What's Included
Your reading fee includes:
Editorial review of your submission
Consideration for publication in the Fall 2027 Avalon Anthology
Access to the online submission form after purchase
Digital download of the Avalon Anthology Submission Guide
Confirmation that your submission has been successfully received
How It Works
Step 1: Purchase your Fall 2027 Reading Fee.
Step 2: Immediately after checkout, complete the online submission form.
Step 3: Download your Avalon Anthology Submission Guide, which explains exactly how to prepare and submit your manuscript.
Step 4: Submit your manuscript before August 15, 2027 following the instructions provided.
Step 5: Our editorial team carefully reviews every submission.
Step 6: Acceptance notifications will be emailed on September 1, 2027.
Please Note
Submission fees are non-refundable.
Payment of the reading fee does not guarantee publication.
All work must be original and created by the submitting author.
Simultaneous submissions are welcome. If your work is accepted elsewhere before our decision, please notify us as soon as possible.
Authors retain the copyright to their work. If accepted, contributors grant Jack Wild Publishing first publication rights for inclusion in Avalon Anthology.
About the Theme
Gathering the Harvest
Autumn is a season of reflection—a time to gather everything we've planted, learned, lost, and gained throughout the year. It reminds us to pause, express gratitude, and recognize the beauty found in both abundance and change.
We're looking for poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and personal essays that explore family, memory, home, gratitude, legacy, tradition, aging, community, personal milestones, and the quiet wisdom that comes from experience. Whether your work celebrates life's blessings or reflects on lessons learned through hardship, we invite stories and poems that honor what we carry with us into the next season.
We encourage thoughtful, heartfelt, and creative interpretations of the theme.