CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS — Shorelarking (Issue 001: Spring Tides) 🌊🌿

I’m delighted to announce Shorelarking — a new seasonal quarterly online zine sharing artwork, photography, short essays, reflections and poetry from our community.

For our first issue (soft launching April 2026) the theme is Spring Tides: shorelines, returning light, small signs of change, wild edges, renewal, and the quiet poetry of noticing.

We’re looking for:

• Artwork / illustration (up to 2 pieces)
• Photography (up to 2 images)
• Poetry (up to 2 poems, max 40 lines)
• Short reflections (500-750 words)
  

Deadline: Wednesday 18th February 2026

Selected contributors will be notified by 11th March 2026.

This is a inclusive, community-led publication — thoughtful, nature-inspired, and welcoming. Beginners and first-time submitters are wholeheartedly encouraged.

Submit here: LINK TO SUBMISSION FORM
Questions? Email: info (@) shorelark.org

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How to submit (Art, Photos, Poetry + Writing)

1. Fill in the submission form
Please complete the form with your contact details, titles, a short bio and a paragraph about the work submitted, and the permissions tick boxes:

[FORM LINK]

2. Upload your files via Dropbox
Upload your artwork / photos / poems / writing using this Dropbox File Request link:

[DROPBOX FILE REQUEST LINK]

3. Name your files clearly (this really helps!)
Please name each file like this:

Surname_FirstName_Title_Year
Example: Healy_Kat_SpringTides_2026.jpg

4. Accepted file types
Artwork / Photos: JPG or PNG (ideally high quality / largest size you have)
Poetry / Writing: Word (.doc/.docx) or PDF (please keep formatting simple)

5. In the form, list what you uploaded
When you’ve uploaded everything, please return to the form and type the filenames you submitted (e.g., “Healy_Kat_SpringTides_2026.jpg + Healy_Kat_ShorelinePoem.docx”).

That’s it — thank you for being part of Shorelarking. 🌊✨