CHICANISMO
Literary Punk Journal
Call for Submissions
Chicanismo: Literary Punk Journal is currently accepting original, unpublished work for our upcoming issues.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. 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.
Formatting:
Prose: .doc, .docx, or .pdf.
Art: .jpg, .png, or .tiff (300 dpi preferred).
File Name: Category_Lastname_Title
Add terms and conditions
The Frequency
2
Every month
Full access to THE BLACK BOX (Digital Archive) + Monthly PDF transmissions.
Valid until canceled
Monthly PDF transmissions and access to The Black Box.
The Evidence
5
Every month
The Physical Artifact: 4 Print Issues per year (Quarterly) delivered to their door + THE BLACK BOX access.
Valid until canceled
Full access to THE BLACK BOX (Digital Archive) + Monthly PDF
The Physical Artifact: 4 Print Issues per year (Quarterly)