Trans Writers of Colour Anthology Submissions Form

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Folklore & Futurism – an anthology of short stories by trans writers of colour!

Please ensure you have read through the below details before continuing with your submission :)

Anthology contributors must be trans people of colour, UK-based, and aged 18 or over.

Contributors will be asked to write a short story of 5000-10,000 words for the anthology. The short story will need to be finished and any edits completed by Summer 2026.

This is a paid opportunity.
Contributors will be paid £1000 to attend three online writing workshops (beginning from March 2026) and to complete the story.

To be considered, submit:
- a 300-500 word synopsis of the story you plan to write on the theme of ‘folklore’ and/or ‘futurism’ (you can choose one, or combine both themes)
- a 500 word writing sample (this can be of the story itself, or another piece of fiction)

Submissions are open now.
Deadline: 11:59pm, 8th February 2026

We welcome submissions from all TPOC writers, with priority going to lesser known or established voices.

Questions? Email: comms@spectra-london.org.uk

To continue with your submission, please confirm you are a trans person of colour, aged 18 or over, and that you are based in the UK.*

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Please tell us your full name.*

Please tell us your email address.*

To ensure that the anthology features a diverse range of trans writers of colour, please tell us how you identify.

Gender*

Sexuality

Race / Ethnicity*

SYNOPSIS: Please tell us about your proposed short story for the anthology. What’s the plot, who is it about, where/when is it set, what themes are explored? (300-500 words)*

WRITING SAMPLE: Please upload a sample of your written work (500 words). This can be an excerpt of the story you plan to write for the anthology, or another piece of fiction you have written.*

If your submission is successful, will you have any accessibility requirements?

Thank you for your submission! We will be in touch to let you know if you have been successful within 3 weeks of the submission closing date.