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Monarch Queer Literary Awards
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A new annual anthology by @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. Learn more: https://monarch.gay/ 🦋
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Aug 1
Hello, friends! We're Monarch Queer Literary Awards, a project of @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social. Monarch is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. 🦋

Submissions open September 1. Until then, get to know us: monarch.gay
Hi, we’re Monarch. Monarch Queer Literary Awards is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. We aim to uplift the groundbreaking and often under-celebrated poems, short stories, essays, and artwork that are published in magazines, chapbooks, zines, and other collections. More about Monarch. We want to celebrate excellence in all regards: great writing and great community stewardship. While submissions from both emerging and established publications will (of course) be given equal consideration, we really hope to see some of our longstanding community members come out and join us in the revelry of it all! Submit to Monarch. We will accept submissions from September 1 through November 30, 2025. Submissions must come from the editor or editors of the publication. Journals and independent presses are eligible. The work must have been initially published between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, either online or in print.
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · 11d
Happy nominating! Check out our full guidelines on our website:
Nomination Guidelines - Monarch Queer Literary Awards
When to nominate We will accept nominations from September 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025. All decisions will be sent within a month after the reading period closes. We aim to publish an anthology ...
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · 11d
When?

Works must have been published between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 — no exceptions.

How many?

Each journal or press may nominate:
• up to 5 poems
• up to 2 works of fiction
• up to 2 works of nonfiction
• up to 2 hybrid works
• up to 5 works of visual art
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · 11d
Who?

Editors of literary magazines, journals, and independent presses may nominate works they have published.

What?

Poetry, prose, hybrid work, and visual art created by queer, trans, and gender variant writers and artists.
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · 11d
We're thrilled to see so many nominations coming our way! 🦋

Here's a quick reminder of what's eligible to be considered for the Monarch Queer Literary Awards (and what's not):
Let’s talk eligibility. Black text on a light purple background with a large butterfly under the text, colored in abstractly in many purples and pinks.
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The Welkin Writing Prize @welkinprize.bsky.social · 15d
The #WelkinWritingPrized is pleased to nominate @jamesmontgomery.bsky.social for the @monarch.gay literary awards 2025.

Link to Jame's brilliant story below 👇
MONARCH QUEER LITERARY AWARD NOMINATION: James Montgomery
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Trash Cat Lit @trashcatlit.bsky.social · 16d
Fab new literary awards from @monarch.gay and we are thrilled to send our two nominations.
Good luck @nomad-sw18.bsky.social and @mikepiero.org 💜💜
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · 19d
nom nom (get it)
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fifth wheel press @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social · Sep 6
editors, have you fed the butterfly yet? bc it hungers
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Sep 1
The Monarch Queer Literary Awards are now open for nominations until November 30, 2025!

Visit our website (monarch.gay) to learn more about us and how editors can nominate work. 🦋
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MEMEZINE @memezine.bsky.social · 20d
We were so psyched when we heard about @monarch.gay & we are honored to share our nominees! Please join our internet clapping for Joey Gould, Katy Haas, & Jordan Alejandro Rivera! 👏👏👏
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SmokeLong Quarterly @smokelong.bsky.social · 21d
Announcing our nominations for the inaugural Monarch Queer Literary Awards! @monarch.gay @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @seaheye.bsky.social, Sam Mainz, @jjpena.bsky.social, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social, and C Ray Borck
List of award nominations with purple Monarch butterfly logo top centre and SmokeLong Quarterly logo top left. Text: Monarch Queer Literary Awards Nominations: Fiction: Man Spelt Backwards by Chi Pham; People of Color Monologue by Sam Mainz. Non-fiction: strangers breathe air into you by jj peña. Hybrid: Yes by Allison Field Bell; Best Western by C Ray Borck.
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Epistemic Literary- Read Issue 6: Nostalgia now! @epistemiclit.bsky.social · 27d
Ok, friends, we are DELIGHTED to announce our nominees for the inaugural Monarch Queer Literary Awards by @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social @monarch.gay

@awritingwall.bsky.social
@odinmeadows.bsky.social
@marisca.bsky.social
Jae Casella
@lyfaulk.bsky.social
Sama Bell
MONARCH QUEER LITERARY AWARDS Allison Wall - Before You Burn Me at the Stake, issue 4 Odin Meadows - Cellophane Boy, issue 4 Marisca Pichette - Asking, issue 4 Jae Casella - Monday Night Choir Boi, issue 4 Ly Faulk - Pig Flu, issue 5 Sama Bell - Better Chance, issue 5
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fifth wheel press @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social · Sep 6
editors, have you fed the butterfly yet? bc it hungers
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Sep 1
The Monarch Queer Literary Awards are now open for nominations until November 30, 2025!

Visit our website (monarch.gay) to learn more about us and how editors can nominate work. 🦋
We're open! Monarch Queer Literary Awards, September 1 to November 20, 2025, monarch.gay
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Sep 1
can't wait to see all your cute Monarch nominations graphics, lit mags 🥰
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✨ Q ✨ @iamgoingtocry.bsky.social · Sep 1
Nominate work, litmag editors!! We can't wait to start reading the definitely incredible subs <3
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Sep 1
The Monarch Queer Literary Awards are now open for nominations until November 30, 2025!

Visit our website (monarch.gay) to learn more about us and how editors can nominate work. 🦋
We're open! Monarch Queer Literary Awards, September 1 to November 20, 2025, monarch.gay
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Sep 1
The Monarch Queer Literary Awards are now open for nominations until November 30, 2025!

Visit our website (monarch.gay) to learn more about us and how editors can nominate work. 🦋
We're open! Monarch Queer Literary Awards, September 1 to November 20, 2025, monarch.gay
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Aug 6
Lit mag editors, would you like to submit work for consideration for the Monarch Queer Literary Awards? Check out our submission guidelines so you know what's eligible (and what isn't).

Submissions open September 1:
Submission Guidelines - Monarch Queer Literary Awards
When to submit We will accept submissions from September 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025. All decisions will be sent within a month after the reading period closes. We aim to publish an anthology of...
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Haley (they/them) @talkinghyphae.bsky.social · Aug 2
So excited to be a part of this team and to read so much amazing queer writing. Editors, get ready to submit!
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Aug 1
Hello, friends! We're Monarch Queer Literary Awards, a project of @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social. Monarch is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. 🦋

Submissions open September 1. Until then, get to know us: monarch.gay
Hi, we’re Monarch. Monarch Queer Literary Awards is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. We aim to uplift the groundbreaking and often under-celebrated poems, short stories, essays, and artwork that are published in magazines, chapbooks, zines, and other collections. More about Monarch. We want to celebrate excellence in all regards: great writing and great community stewardship. While submissions from both emerging and established publications will (of course) be given equal consideration, we really hope to see some of our longstanding community members come out and join us in the revelry of it all! Submit to Monarch. We will accept submissions from September 1 through November 30, 2025. Submissions must come from the editor or editors of the publication. Journals and independent presses are eligible. The work must have been initially published between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, either online or in print.
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✨ Q ✨ @iamgoingtocry.bsky.social · Aug 1
So excited to be on the team for this beautiful award!!!! Please submit to us, editors, it'll be exciting and beautiful and fun!
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Aug 1
Hello, friends! We're Monarch Queer Literary Awards, a project of @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social. Monarch is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. 🦋

Submissions open September 1. Until then, get to know us: monarch.gay
Hi, we’re Monarch. Monarch Queer Literary Awards is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. We aim to uplift the groundbreaking and often under-celebrated poems, short stories, essays, and artwork that are published in magazines, chapbooks, zines, and other collections. More about Monarch. We want to celebrate excellence in all regards: great writing and great community stewardship. While submissions from both emerging and established publications will (of course) be given equal consideration, we really hope to see some of our longstanding community members come out and join us in the revelry of it all! Submit to Monarch. We will accept submissions from September 1 through November 30, 2025. Submissions must come from the editor or editors of the publication. Journals and independent presses are eligible. The work must have been initially published between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, either online or in print.
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christine @cms.bsky.social · Aug 1
really excited to launch this and be part of the team making one of the queerest anthologies in recorded history!
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Aug 1
Hello, friends! We're Monarch Queer Literary Awards, a project of @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social. Monarch is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. 🦋

Submissions open September 1. Until then, get to know us: monarch.gay
Hi, we’re Monarch. Monarch Queer Literary Awards is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. We aim to uplift the groundbreaking and often under-celebrated poems, short stories, essays, and artwork that are published in magazines, chapbooks, zines, and other collections. More about Monarch. We want to celebrate excellence in all regards: great writing and great community stewardship. While submissions from both emerging and established publications will (of course) be given equal consideration, we really hope to see some of our longstanding community members come out and join us in the revelry of it all! Submit to Monarch. We will accept submissions from September 1 through November 30, 2025. Submissions must come from the editor or editors of the publication. Journals and independent presses are eligible. The work must have been initially published between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, either online or in print.
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stephanie 💽 @whoastanderson.bsky.social · Aug 1
i'm so excited to read for this you guys have no idea
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Aug 1
Hello, friends! We're Monarch Queer Literary Awards, a project of @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social. Monarch is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. 🦋

Submissions open September 1. Until then, get to know us: monarch.gay
Hi, we’re Monarch. Monarch Queer Literary Awards is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. We aim to uplift the groundbreaking and often under-celebrated poems, short stories, essays, and artwork that are published in magazines, chapbooks, zines, and other collections. More about Monarch. We want to celebrate excellence in all regards: great writing and great community stewardship. While submissions from both emerging and established publications will (of course) be given equal consideration, we really hope to see some of our longstanding community members come out and join us in the revelry of it all! Submit to Monarch. We will accept submissions from September 1 through November 30, 2025. Submissions must come from the editor or editors of the publication. Journals and independent presses are eligible. The work must have been initially published between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, either online or in print.
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Eleanor Ball @eleanorball.bsky.social · Aug 1
I’m so excited to be part of this project uplifting the best in new queer writing and art. Editors, please consider nominating work!
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Aug 1
Hello, friends! We're Monarch Queer Literary Awards, a project of @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social. Monarch is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. 🦋

Submissions open September 1. Until then, get to know us: monarch.gay
Hi, we’re Monarch. Monarch Queer Literary Awards is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. We aim to uplift the groundbreaking and often under-celebrated poems, short stories, essays, and artwork that are published in magazines, chapbooks, zines, and other collections. More about Monarch. We want to celebrate excellence in all regards: great writing and great community stewardship. While submissions from both emerging and established publications will (of course) be given equal consideration, we really hope to see some of our longstanding community members come out and join us in the revelry of it all! Submit to Monarch. We will accept submissions from September 1 through November 30, 2025. Submissions must come from the editor or editors of the publication. Journals and independent presses are eligible. The work must have been initially published between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, either online or in print.
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Monarch Queer Literary Awards @monarch.gay · Aug 1
Hello, friends! We're Monarch Queer Literary Awards, a project of @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social. Monarch is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. 🦋

Submissions open September 1. Until then, get to know us: monarch.gay
Hi, we’re Monarch. Monarch Queer Literary Awards is a new anthology recognizing the best new queer writing and art published by literary magazines and independent presses. We aim to uplift the groundbreaking and often under-celebrated poems, short stories, essays, and artwork that are published in magazines, chapbooks, zines, and other collections. More about Monarch. We want to celebrate excellence in all regards: great writing and great community stewardship. While submissions from both emerging and established publications will (of course) be given equal consideration, we really hope to see some of our longstanding community members come out and join us in the revelry of it all! Submit to Monarch. We will accept submissions from September 1 through November 30, 2025. Submissions must come from the editor or editors of the publication. Journals and independent presses are eligible. The work must have been initially published between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, either online or in print.
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