Cahava is an international online literary journal, published quarterly. Each issue features a thoughtfully curated selection of poetry and fiction.
We welcome submissions of short stories, flash fiction, poetry, and prose poetry. All work must be original, unpublished, and written in English. Translations are also welcome, provided that appropriate permissions have been secured.
We accept submissions year-round and do not charge a submission fee.
Submission - Fall 2025
Deadline: Jul 31, 2025
Prose
We welcome submissions up to 3,000 words, including:
Short stories
Novel excerpts
Creative nonfiction
Personal essays (literary or general interest)
Play scripts
Postcard stories
Compensation: $0.05 per word
Poetry
Submit up to original poems of any style. Individual poems must not exceed three pages in length.
Compensation: Higher of $10 or $0.05 per word
Additional Notes
Simultaneous submissions are accepted; however, notify us immediately if your piece is accepted elsewhere.
Previously published work (in print, online, or digital) will not be considered.
Response time: up to 6 weeks.
All rights revert to the author after publication.
