The Dewdrop is a digest of reflective and thoughtful writing, loosely based on spiritual themes. Our content includes poetry and essays that draw on classic texts as well as the insight and brilliance of contemporary writers. Grounded in Zen Buddhism, this spiritually-focused platform is interested in every faith background as well as writers who don't identify with any formal faith tradition. Humanists, agnostics, scientists, atheists and Jedis are most warmly welcome, as we are always on the lookout for fresh talent.
Note that our poetry submissions open and close on a weekly basis, usually from Monday morning to Sunday evening. If you are trying to submit and the submissions appear to be closed, do try again in a few days.
The Dewdrop has launched a column of love stories and we are open for submissions.
We are looking for true stories, not fiction; pieces of creative non-fiction, personal essays about love in any form it manifests: marriage, friendship, parenthood, family ties, crushes, obsessions, break-ups, inspirations, divinity, heartbreak. As much as possible, we prefer that real names be used.
Submissions should be between 1,000 and 2,000 words in length, and we ask that all authors' and protagonists' names not be changed.
We are generally able to reply to submissions within 30 days. We accept simultaneous submissions, but please do let us know if your work has been accepted elsewhere.
We cannot pay for published work at this time.
The Dewdrop has launched an exciting visual arts section called the Micro-Gallery, which will showcase the visual art work in a small, virtual exhibition staged online through the site.
Click here to see an example of a Micro Gallery: https://thedewdrop.org/2020/08/06/samia-singh-the-storms-within/
We are calling on all visual artists, photographers, sculptors and other creative souls to submit a body of work of up to 15 pieces to be exhibited at The Dewdrop's Micro-Gallery. The show will also feature a description of the origin of the work, its significance, or an artist's statement about their process or curatorial decisions.
Please submit a paragraph of max. 500 words explaining your work in this way.
The Dewdrop is accepting any submissions of poetry from writers for the month of September 2024.
To get an idea of the kind of content we lean towards, have a read of our website.
We accept pre-published work, so long as republication is permitted.
Submitted poems can be of any length, and we accept up to three per submission.
We cannot offer compensation for published work at this time.