Restless Violets

We’re thrilled to announce that Restless Violets is now accepting submissions year-round!

Whether it’s poetry that pulses with feeling, a short story that lingers in the mind, a personal essay that speaks truth, or a piece of art that captures the spirit of lesbian life—we want to see it.

You can now send in your work at any time, and we’ll consider it for upcoming seasonal issues. This means more flexibility, more opportunity, and more chances to get your voice heard.

✨ We’re looking for:

Poetry

Short stories

Personal essays & opinion pieces

Letters to the editor

Photography, drawings & visual art

Audio/video presentations

Published contributors are paid for their work—because your creativity deserves recognition.

For more information on submitting your work, please visit our submissions page.

Spring Issue – Available April 4th 2025

Subscribe to Restless Violets and get a year of issues, plus free access to the digital archive for just £18.

Submit your work and be part of our next issue.