Chicanismo: Literary Punk Journal is currently accepting original, unpublished work for our upcoming issues. We are an imprint of Feathered Serpent Books, dedicated to the intersection of cerebral inquiry and counterculture energy.

We invite submissions from all communities and disciplines. We are looking for work that is rigorous, sharp, and honest.

Submission Categories

• Prose

  • Fiction: Short stories and flash fiction across all genres, with a focus on dark, speculative, and noir themes. (Up to 5,000 words).

• Non-Fiction: Essays and creative non-fiction exploring culture, identity, history, or the underground.

• Poetry

  • Submit up to three poems in a single document. We welcome all forms, from traditional to experimental.

• Visual Art

  • High-resolution digital files of photography, illustrations, paintings, or mixed media.

• Music & Sound

  • Original tracks or soundscapes. Please provide a streaming link (SoundCloud, Bandcamp) or a high-quality audio file. Selected audio will be featured via QR code in the print edition.

​Guidelines

• Eligibility: Open to all creators regardless of background or experience level.

• Simultaneous Submissions: Permitted. Please notify us immediately if the work is accepted elsewhere.