We are looking for contributors for our upcoming project Skylar: An Exquisite Corpse which will be published in March 2027 through Quimby’s Bookstore in Chicago. The prompt for the project is the name Skylar and is open-ended for a reason. We want to see the character of Skylar (whoever you make them to be) through your eyes and have you play a role in the shape their life takes. Though our prompt is open-ended, one of our requirements is hyperspecific. As this is a work of fiction created through the exquisite corpse method, you will choose to either write a beginning, middle, or ending to Skylar’s story. We want writing that we can easily attach to other stories. 

 

This is a project of fiction. Other genres will not be considered at this time. 

 

For submitters:

• Work should not exceed 2,000 words.

• You must clearly state in the document of your submission if you are writing a beginning, middle, or ending to Skylar’s story. 

• Work should be submitted as a doc. or docx. file (PDFs will not be accepted).

• Format the name of your file as so: Submitter's full name_Skylar

• Be sure to include a cover letter and brief bio (about 50 words)

 

Please note that we will not be able to accept simultaneous submissions for this project. Moreover, we will not be accepting multiple submissions at this time. Please submit only once per this submission cycle. Additionally, we will not be accepting previously published works of writing, which includes anything that has appeared in print or online, whether that is another journal, a personal blog, or social media page.

 

We also do not accept work created in any way with AI.

 

For publication, Lover’s Eye Press acquires First North American Serial Rights. After publication, rights revert to author. However, we humbly ask that should the work appear in another form, you include credit for Lover’s Eye Press.

 

*IMPORTANT NOTE*: We are an inclusive publication that privileges the human experience and works to support voices that are often discriminated against and disenfranchised. We will not accept any work that promotes racism, sexism, discrimination based on one's sexual identity, ableism, or any form of hatred. Moreover, we will not accept work that depicts graphic violence or the abuse of a person or animal for sensational purposes.

If you are unsure if your work aligns with our values, please feel free to email us at loverseyepress@gmail.com