Submissions

I am thrilled to receive your submissions for the Fall 2025 issue of Lobster Salad and Champagne. We are an optimistic feminist publication that publishes personal essays, short stories, poetry, flash fiction, artwork, and translations. We are seeking pieces that explore experiences that are unique to women in a positive way. This theme is open to interpretation. However, Lobster Salad and Champagne is not looking for romance, erotica, graphic content, political content or news. Simultaneous submissions welcome. Lobster Salad and Champagne uses a blind submission process, so please do not send any identifying information. Expect to hear back within a month. Deadline is October 15th for inclusion in the Fall 2025 issue. Feel free to send a follow-up email if you do not hear back after two weeks. Read below for specific submission guidelines by category. Email all submissions to lscmag@yahoo.com either in the body of the email or as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf attachment with the subject line Submission – [Category] – [Title].

I can’t wait to read all of your submissions!

1. Personal Essays

  • Length: 500–2,000 words.

  • Theme: Reflect on an experience unique to being a woman in a positive or empowering way. Essays should be honest, thoughtful, and nuanced.

  • Formatting: Double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman or similar, 1-inch margins.

  • Limit: 1 essay per submission cycle.

2. Short Stories

  • Length: 1,000–3,500 words.

  • Style: Strong character-driven narratives that align with the issue’s theme. Avoid romance and graphic content.

  • Formatting: Same as essays.

  • Limit: 1 story per submission cycle.

3. Poetry

  • Length: Up to 5 poems, not exceeding 10 pages total.

  • Style: Any form or style, as long as it ties to the theme in a unique and uplifting way.

  • Formatting: Each poem on a separate page in one file.

  • Limit: Up to 5 poems per submission cycle.

4. Flash Fiction

  • Length: 100–1,000 words.

  • Style: Punchy, concise stories with emotional resonance.

  • Limit: Up to 3 pieces per submission cycle.

5. Artwork

  • Formats: JPEG or PNG, 300 dpi minimum.

  • Size: At least 1500px on the shortest side.

  • Theme: Visual pieces should capture the issue’s theme in a positive, thought-provoking way.

  • Limit: Up to 5 images per submission cycle.

  • Note: Include an artist statement (50–150 words) in the body of your email.

6. Translations

  • Length: Same as original category (poetry, prose, etc.).

  • Requirements: You must have permission from the copyright holder to translate.

  • Formatting: Include original text and translation in one file, with translation first.