The editors at Sweet understand that there are good works that get overlooked, and that often our decisions are based not just on quality but also on taste. That said: Sweet publishes emerging and established writers, releasing new work on a weekly basis throughout the calendar year.
Sweet seeks only poetry and creative nonfiction. Sorry, fiction writers! Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify us immediately if your work has been taken by another literary journal (we'd like to be the first to congratulate you).
Our preferred submission size is 3-5 poems. For creative non-fiction, we prefer 2-3 short-short creative nonfiction pieces or one longer one. Essays should not exceed 1,500 words total.
Along with your attachment, please include a brief cover letter and bio with your submission. Also, after sending us a portfolio of work, please wait to hear back before sending another.
We accept poetry and CNF submissions through our online submission manager during the months of May and June. Graphic submissions are open year round. Poetry Contest submissions are accepted during the month of February and Flash CNF Contest submissions are accepted in November each year.
2025 Poetry Contest will be February 15 - March 31.
Sweet Retreats Chiang Mai will give writers the opportunity to disconnect from their everyday life, immerse themselves in their creative practice, and experience Northern Thailand’s rich and ancient culture. Sweet Retreat’s main goal is to encourage an international writing community through generative writing workshops and conversation, offer a luxurious space to write and create, and foster opportunities for inspiration.
We are looking for writers whose writing and/or writing projects may benefit from an international writing retreat; those who seek to connect to a larger literary world; those who wish to engage with place and their place in it.
Submission should include a cover addressing interest in the retreat, particularly in Chiang Mai, and 5-10 pages of creative samples (multi-genre).
Waivers will be considered for recent undergraduate degree holders (Must graduate by May 2026 and no earlier than May 2024.) Please remail admin@sweetlit.com for consideration and access.
Applicants will be notified mid November 2025.