More or less what we’re looking for:

• Examine how societal structures shape identity, behaviours, and self-perception.

• Explore the radical nature of self-care in reclaiming agency and fostering resilience.

• Highlight stories of liberation, healing, and reimagined ways of being.

• Offer tools and reflections to help readers nurture themselves authentically and sustainably.

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With a focus on inclusivity, empowerment, and meaningful reflection, Thorn & Bloom creates a space where readers can connect, question, and grow. It’s a reminder that true self-care is not a luxury but a powerful act of defiance and renewal—one that challenges the constraints of socialisation and celebrates the liberation found in embracing our true selves.

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DEADLINE: 15 February 2025

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PUBLICATION: March 2025

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Please read the guidelines before submitting your work. Any work that does not meet our guidelines will automatically be disqualified.

redrosethorns publishes original short stories, creative non-fiction, fiction, poems, prose, academia and more.

• Please submit your work through our secure online forms found on the right side of this page. You may submit your work either by uploading documents in PDF or Word format, or by posting directly into the message section of the forms portal. (If you experience any issues with uploading your document, please reach out to us at contact@redrosethorns.com.)

• Please do not email your manuscript to our email address. All submissions must be uploaded to the forms portal on the right side of this page.

• Only submit work that has not previously been published, in print or online.

• You retain all copyrights of your work, and full license to use your work after Thorn & Bloom publication.

• All written work needs to be 3000 words max.

• You can submit as many pieces as you wish, though only submit one piece at a time. Please note that not all pieces submitted may be selected. 

• We do not charge for submissions, however, donations are always appreciated. 

• Please note, that we do not offer compensation for pieces published in our publications.

• DEADLINE for all submissions: 15 February 2025

We encourage folks of marginalised communities, including but not limited to women - both cisgender and transgender women, transgender men, non-binary, gender neutral, and Black, Indigenous, and People Of Colour to contribute their work.​

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Please get in touch with us with any questions, concerns, or compliments at contact@redrosethorns.com

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redrosethorns does not tolerate any rudeness, discrimination, or aggressive behaviour of any kind for any reason. Only love and kindness are accepted in this space.