Procrastinating Writers United

We're excited by:

➊ returning to a familiar place and finding it changed or unrecognizable;
➋ being displaced or out of place, feeling like a stranger;
➌ memories and how they warp over time;
➍ nostalgia, and missing something irretrievable.

#opencall #submissionsopen #callforart #callforwriting

Picture of small rounded windows with flowers behind. Through the windows, the text "I Haven't Made It Home Yet" is visible. In front, it reads: Submissions Open / October 11 - January 11

Submit your prose, poetry, illustration, comics, and multimedia work to I Haven't Made It Home Yet. We're looking for pieces about searching for a place to belong, especially: ➊ returning to a familiar place and finding it changed or unrecognizable; ➋ being displaced or out of place, feeling like a stranger; ➌ memories and how they warp over time; ➍ nostalgia, and missing something irretrievable. pwritersu.com/submit

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯'𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘵?
Rolling submissions October 11th - January 11th!

Guidelines & form: pwritersu.com/submit

We’re looking for prose/poetry/art/hybrid pieces about searching for a place to belong.

Cover illustration from THE YELLING CONTINUES above the contributor feature. IN THE MOMA SCREAMING EXHIBITION by Victoria C. Roskams In the MoMA Screaming Exhibition, no one can hear you scream. Blood-curdling and spine-tingling and hackle-raising and even chuckle-inducing: the full gamut. Do you know how many kinds of scream there are?

Study the various genres of scream with "IN THE MOMA SCREAMING EXHIBITION" by Victoria C. Roskams!

THE YELLING CONTINUES Anthology: pwritersu.com/TYC

Submissions opening soon - mark your calendar for October 11th!

We're about halfway through our early submission period. For access to early submissions, subscribe to our mailing list: pwritersu.com/newsletter

#opensubmissions #earlysubmission #anthology #callforartists #callforwriters

Cover illustration from THE YELLING CONTINUES above the contributor feature. CTRL+SHIFT+U by Robert Beveridge WEBSITE: xterminal.bandcamp.com There is static, of course. There is always static. You can measure signal-to-noise ratios on fiber optics all you want; most of us barely manage copper, and that’s on a good day. Never mind the opportunists who are trying to sneak in, steal that wire, sell it so they can afford to trick out their pickups, roll coal down the alleys of your brain.

Listen to the crackling of static as you traverse the poem "CTRL+SHIFT+U" by Robert Beveridge.

THE YELLING CONTINUES Anthology: pwritersu.com/TYC
About the author: xterminal.bandcamp.com

Early Submissions Open: October 1-11 Subscribe to our mailing list & be the first to submit your work! pwritersu.com/newsletter

W͟h͟y͟ s͟u͟b͟m͟i͟t͟ e͟a͟r͟l͟y͟? Historically, the first 10-15 acceptances set the tone for the anthology and shape its direction within the theme.

G͟e͟t͟ t͟h͟e͟ e͟a͟r͟l͟y͟ s͟u͟b͟m͟i͟s͟s͟i͟o͟n͟ l͟i͟n͟k͟ by joining our mailing list: pwritersu.com/newsletter

Artwork “IS THAT A FLY? MOSQUITO? WHERE DID IT GO? WHERE IS THE FLY SWATTER?” by Brytton Bjorngaard. Colorful multimedia letterpress art with letters and numbers on a semi-opaque ink background. To the left is a column of bright calligraphic text reading “Whoooooooooosh / Whoooooooooossssh / Whoooooooooosh”. "Everyday objects earworm into my obsessive mind: the bass of my neighbor's television, the turning of the clock handles at the back of the classroom, the sound of the train on the tracks over 2 miles away, the low rumble of cars at the stoplight..." - Brytton Bjorngaard

"IS THAT A FLY? MOSQUITO? WHERE DID IT GO? WHERE IS THE FLY SWATTER?" by Brytton Bjorngaard brings to mind the incessant buzzing of summer.

THE YELLING CONTINUES Anthology: pwritersu.com/TYC
#art #anthology

The homogenisation and consolidation of buisinesses and brands has led to the erosion of the midlist, the indie movie or band or comic. There's a real sense of "I'll only try media that's already popular / famous," and I'm begging you to look for the weird shit, the experimental, the niche.

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Same illustration of the giant eyeball. The pupil now says: "Subscribers get early access to submissions & project updates" pwritersu.com/newsletter

For no particular reason whatsoever, you should sign up for our newsletter - you'll get early access to submissions & project updates!

pwritersu.com/NEWSLETTER

Cover illustration from THE YELLING CONTINUES above the contributor feature. RAKSHASA by K. Sundaram A vitreous fluid living between the heartbeats of a dying virus, the kind of thing that breaches a bruised topaz cave, a glossed lip. Roadkill and waning headlight become twin copper vessels, each responsible for the burying of the other. Meaning, for once, this creature will play destroyer.

Full of biting meaning (and metaphorical noise), an excerpt from "RAKSHASA" by K. Sundaram.

THE YELLING CONTINUES Anthology: pwritersu.com/TYC
#poetry #anthology

Since many of us are cancelling streaming services, now might also be a good time to support writers and artists. Times are extremely tough for creatives, so why not buy a book, commission an art piece, sign up for a Patreon, tip your favorite creators. Everything helps.

Our art submissions are open! Here's a quick guide for those wanting to submit art pieces to the Pinch. For more information, please check the link to our Submittable page #thepinch #pinch #litmag #literarymagazine #artsubmissions

Visit our online shop! Next to text: a picture of a pleather keychain reading Exhausted Artist Club. The figure on the keychain holds a pencil and does a thumbs up as they shed a tear. Grab a copy of our current (or past) anthology, keychains, stickers, and more! Pwritersu.com. Pictured is a menu bar with the SHOP tab circled, next to an open treasure chest with a sticker inside. The sticker reads "this is my emotional support spreadsheet'

Check out our online shop! pwritersu.com/shop

We have:
◾ anthologies (physical/digital formats)
◾ keychains
◾ stickers
◾ and more to come

❗❗ PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately we can only ship physical items within the continental USA at this time.

Cover illustration from THE YELLING CONTINUES above the contributor feature. SPECTACULAR DISSONANCE by Angel T. Dionne WEBSITE: angeldionne4.weebly.com THE SKY BEGAN BELLOWING LAST FRIDAY AS THOUGH IT WERE FALLING FALLING FALLING.

There's a rift through the world in the poem "SPECTACULAR DISSONANCE" by Angel T. Dionne.

THE YELLING CONTINUES Anthology: pwritersu.com/TYC
About the author: angeldionne4.weebly.com

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If you’ve ordered a copy of THE YELLING CONTINUES, it’s en route!

Keep an eye on your mailbox - we can’t wait for you to read it!

Learn more: pwritersu.com/TYC

Artwork “CATS” by Lisa Dailey: an abstract mixed-media print with floral motifs and splotches of ink. There are at least three cats faintly visible looking at the viewer, although the longer you look the more you may see... CATS by Lisa Dailey WEBSITE lisa-dailey.com

How many cats can you spot? Our first art feature, "CATS" by Lisa Dailey celebrates the liveliness of cats both real and imagined.

THE YELLING CONTINUES Anthology: pwritersu.com/TYC
About the artist: lisa-dailey.com
#art #anthology

A small dog laying down partially over a computer keyboard, completely comfortable in this strange position & facing away from the voewer. The computer screen is showing the cover of THE YELLING CONTINUES Anthology.

Special acknowledgement to our mascot Buddy The Cat (dog) for just barely missing the delete key...this time.

Cover illustration from THE YELLING CONTINUES above the contributor feature. THOUGHT PROVOKING STORIES by RL Selden Math consumed with negativity Looked good but felt bad in the U.S. the head of the Church Wants to address the housing Shortage hide your home address A clear win for fish and rivers

Breaking news and the latest headlines run together like ticker tape in "THOUGHT PROVOKING STORIES" by RL Selden, stumbling over each other to be heard.

We still have a few copies of THE YELLING CONTINUES anthology available: pwritersu.com/TYC

#poetry #anthology #writing

Text: WATCH YOUR MAILBOX. Physical copies of THE YELLING CONTINUES start shipping tomorrow! In the background, there's a stack of open packages containing books set on a desk. Behind the desk is an open window to a blurry green outdoors with a gauzy floral curtain in front of it.

THE YELLING CONTINUES arrived today, and we're packaging up the first batch to go out tomorrow.

We appreciate your patience with the shipping & proofing related delays, and can't wait for you to hold it in your hands!

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You're missing out! Join our (occasional) newsletter for more in-depth updates & be the first to know when our submissions open. (Also, shenanigans.)

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#anthology #shortwriting #litmag #literary #procrastinating #newsletter #poetry #indielit

Cover illustration from THE YELLING CONTINUES above the contributor feature. WHAT? by Conrad Gardner WHAT WAS THAT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU, LOVE. CAN YOU SAY IT LOUDER? WAIT A SECOND, LET ME GET SOMEWHERE QUIETER. CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?

HELLO? HELLO? It's too loud in here for a phone call, but that won't stop the conversation in "WHAT?" by Conrad Gardner!

Order THE YELLING CONTINUES: pwritersu.com/TYC
#poetry #anthology #writing

Cute graphic of THE YELLING CONTINUES in various formats, including paperback (both closed and showing an illustrated page of a toothed shadow) and digital on a phone screen. Text: THE YELLING CONTINUES Now available in all kinds of formats!* *Paperback & PDF

Order your copy on our website: pwritersu.com/TYC Your purchase supports this and future projects of Procrastinating Writers United! Below: a graphic from the anthology, featuring a stack of older radios and TVs in lineart form. Across two TV screens are the words: HELLO? HELLO? CAN YOU HEAR ME?

This is the LAST CALL to reserve a physical copy of THE YELLING CONTINUES!...for now.

After this supplies will be limited, so if you want a copy (or an additional copy): pwritersu.com/TYC

Cover illustration from THE YELLING CONTINUES above the contributor feature. AT THE KIMO THEATER by Anthony David Vernon WEBSITE: pw.org/directory/writers/anthony_david_vernon There’s a gap in our words But our eyes fill the void A pre-linguistic connection That says I understand you

Don't let that tongue-tied feeling stop you from reaching out - read "AT THE KIMO THEATER" by Anthony David Vernon!

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About the author: pw.org/directory/writers/anthony_david_vernon

screenshot of a message thread with contact "friedclam," having the kind of conversation you can only have while sleep deprived & stressed about SDCC shipping timelines. ME: Too bad books don't have bones friedclam: FR

behind the scenes at PWU: chaos

Cover illustration from THE YELLING CONTINUES above the contributor feature. ERIC'S TRIP by Frank Podmore WEBSITE: frankpodmore.wordpress.com yesterday this said lunch. now it’s unwound from round the soup tin, blown away and up and rolled into the MoMA, (or—not rolled: spun, recordlike, thinner than a vinyl groove). there is a something there, but what it is isn’t What It Is, you dig? the record is not the music.

Spinning like a record (but faster), here's a sneak peek at "ERIC'S TRIP" by @frankpodmore.bsky.social!

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About the author: frankpodmore.wordpress.com

I've got a poem in this, so obviously you should buy several copies

#sandiegocomiccon #sdcc #comiccon #comicconvention #comiccon2025 #sandiegocomiccon2025 #anthology #prose #poetry #artwork #newbook #convention #sandiego #comicconinternational

Physical copy of THE YELLING CONTINUES on display at our booth, priced at $20.

THE YELLING CONTINUES open to show pages: a full page of art and the table of contents.

Eva holding a copy of THE YELLING CONTINUES in front of our publisher Lip Think Press’s banner!

PWU’s booth setup, with all our inventory: physical copies of LONG-WINDED listed at $25, BOTH FALSE & TRUE at $15, THE YELLING CONTINUES at $20; a board with stickers, pins, and postcards, plus keychains, all by Ceilidh @suitcasedragon! As well as business cards and pamphlets.

Physical copies of THE YELLING CONTINUES are here!

PWU is at #SDCC2025 and these beautiful new books can be picked up all weekend! Stop by and check out the rest of our inventory, too—we’ve got something for everyone :) Booth 2103 with Dial R Studios, directly under the Independent Press banner.

Every day you should read a poem.

Cover illustration from THE YELLING CONTINUES above the contributor feature. HUMAN TUNING FORK by Dorian Crawford vwxUDZDvPmZXdKounmKRMlDEsKoifRcbUcpsMwsXcpPefsjGuTVwKhjtrTRin OhaOhR How can I get stage fright? WosRKpLuuUSZbgGhibkDCtygthcBWiL NRkLoD It’s a VLMmTyiPVThere are eight billion peopleuQpgMzqsdXXFt ZxMEvzl solitary crowd. xaWFgxAll singing their own tune.zEascgVZYbnu GhbPlMgtvnhMxkAnd yet the hymn that I singuYw How can I puDLaiNMj YCDtnmOpqWetyAAxQxJDIs only meant for you.azNipX break a leg; YmWil pgeregdXJopjwKhjtrTRBkkFZVwbiU So that I can’t run out? scQPYNYnGLTh sinrzkkrKwRGZEgjVjSSMHIVwCuzHrctLBTYzJxJQgYYFwEzFwyqoUPnbElqFJC

Sound, music, and secret text intertwine in "HUMAN TUNING FORK" by Dorian Crawford. This genre-bending piece is featured in THE YELLING CONTINUES!

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#poetry #anthology #freeverse #writing