Four Elements Press is accepting submissions to a Queer Writers’ Short Story Workshop with Gay Author and Editor Alexander Casillas. Accepted writers will craft a short story with 1-on-1 session guidance to produce a work for publication in the Queer Writers’ Short Story Anthology. – Our first Semi-Annual short story workshop collection!

Submit writing sample to: Contact@fourelementspress.com
Sample submissions can be full length or except short stories: two pages minimum.
Submission is free, but *When Requested* the selected workshop writers will be asked to pay a 150.00USD fee.
Submission to the workshop includes up to 3 1-hour Zoom sessions for 1-on-1 short story craft discussion and review.

Spots are limited.
The Workshop will run through the end of October. For Publication in Winter 2025. Author agrees to schedule workshop time before the end of October, or hour sessions are forfeited.
Authors will have the opportunity to craft a new work, or take an existing work to the next level with editorial guidance. It’s our goal to feature Queer writers in a variety of genres and writing styles in the anthology.
An interview feature through the Four Elements Press LGBTQ+ Author Interview Series.
This is another step we are taking to help build a Queer literary community where the next big queer voices emerge. We hope to grow this series into the place people find their next favorite author.
Anthology stories are anticipated to be between 3,000-6,800 words.
See “Important Statement” Below for Workshop Terms.

About the Editor

Alexander Casillas is the publisher of Four Elements Press and author of The Immortal Philosophers series.

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Important Statements:

The press retains exclusive rights for the publication of the author’s work as part of the anthology, including all print and digital formats. These rights are held for the purpose of furthering the press’s mission of uplifting queer voices. The author retains the right to publish their work in other venues (e.g., as part of a personal collection or in a different publication) as long as the anthology’s initial publication has been completed and proper attribution is given to the original anthology.

No royalties will be paid directly to the author for their individual contribution to the anthology. All proceeds from the publication will be retained by the press and reinvested to support its mission of uplifting queer voices. This revenue will be used for future publications, operational costs, and community outreach.

The writer agrees to meet the publication deadlines for the anthology. Four Elements Press reserves the right to edit the submitted work for style, clarity, and length. The final version of the work, including all edits, will be at the sole discretion of the press. Final drafts received after the specified deadline will not be considered for publication.

*The writer understands the publication deadlines of the anthology and will produce a final copy to be published at the discretion of the press. Four Elements Press reserves final judgement and drafting of the published work. Work not submitted by deadline forfeits the opportunity of publication.

The author is responsible for attending all scheduled one-hour conversations. In the event the author is unable to attend a scheduled session, the session will be considered forfeited and will not be rescheduled.

To keep workshop costs low, the press is not obligated to provide a complimentary copy of the finished anthology to the featured writers. Copies will be available for purchase from the press or its distributors at standard pricing after the publication date.