Zyzzyva accepts submissions of previously unpublished fiction, poetry, essays, and artwork. Zyzzyva accepts submissions only from June 1 through September 1.
Reflecting the values that make San Francisco a cultural beacon, ZYZZYVA publishes a literary journal defined by its risk-taking and egalitarianism, and by its focus on inclusivity and excellence.
Literary contest for fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and graphic lit each with their own judge. Winners as well as finalists will be published in the Summer
The prize includes a $2,000 cash award, publication of the winning manuscript, and a standard royalty contract. The Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction contest
An important part of Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe’s opus are novellas. To celebrate this format, the Wolfe Pack and Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine have partnered to sponsor the Black