Heart of Flesh Literary Journal is OPEN for submissions!
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Issue 10: Call for Submissions
We’re looking for your best Christian-themed writing and art for our tenth issue.
Send us:
- Poetry: 1–3 poems at a time (no length limits).
- Flash Fiction: 1–3 pieces at a time (700 words per piece, max).
- Short Fiction: 1 piece at a time (4,000 words max).
- Creative Nonfiction: 1 piece at a time (4,000 words max).
- Art & Photography: 1–4 pieces at a time, with artist statement.
Deadline: September 30th
Get a feel for our journal.
Check out Issue Nine:
Online | PDF | Print Copy
Christian Testimonies: Call for Submissions
We are looking for Christian Testimonies to publish in our Blog.
For those of you who don’t know, a Christian testimony is the true story of how you personally came to know Jesus. It often includes (but is not limited to):
- the story of your life before Christ
- the story of how the Lord saved you
- a short reflection of your new life in Christ
Word count: 500–4,000 words
Testimonies may be previously published.
A selection of testimonies will be posted weekly during the month of October in our Blog.
Read our published testimonies here.
Deadline: September 30th
READ TESTIMONY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Book Reviews: Call for Submissions
We are accepting book reviews for our Blog!
We are looking for reviews of Christian-themed books (Fiction, Nonfiction, Essay, Poetry) to publish in our Blog during the month of October.
Word count: 500–1,000 words
Check out this Book Review by Joan Bauer to get an idea of what we’re looking for.
Deadline: September 30th
READ BOOK REVIEW SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Pure in Heart Stories: Call for Submissions
Pure in Heart Stories is our family-friendly literary magazine that accepts work from adults (18 and older), kids & teens (17 and younger), as long as it is appropriate for all ages. If you think your work could be enjoyable for a young audience, submit here.
Pure in Heart accepts Christian-themed:
- Poetry: 1-5 poems (no length limits)
- Short Stories: 1-2 stories (2,000 words max, each)
- Art & Photography: 1-4 pieces
- Comics, Recipes, and Games: 1-3 pieces
Deadline: September 30th
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