That's right -\u00a0Kindling Volume II is happening this year! For those of you who don't know,\u00a0Kindling\u00a0is our annual anthology of creative writing and writing advice. You can check out our first volume here, and the photos from our 2014 launch here. Have you got a special piece of writing for us?\r\n\r\nWe\u2019re looking for short stories, creative non-fiction, essays on the writing and publishing industries, writing advice and poetry.\r\nFICTION:\r\n\r\n\tWord limit is 4000 words. Though if you feel particularly passionate about a longer piece, you have the option of pitching it to one of our editors.\r\n\tWe will NOT be reviewing any romance, fantasy or trend-based writing (eg. no vampires, zombies or 50 Shades spin-offs).\r\n\r\nPOETRY:\r\n\r\n\t1.5 line spacing\r\n\tPt. 12, Times New Roman font\r\n\tNo more than 3 poems to be submitted per poet\r\n\tLength is flexible\r\n\r\nCREATIVE NON-FICTION:\r\n\r\n\tWord limit is 4000 words. Though if you feel particularly passionate about a longer piece, you have the option of pitching it to one of our editors.\r\n\tThis could be something that has happened to you personally or a thoroughly researched historical event.\r\n\tWe\u2019re also enthusiastic about personal writing\/publishing experiences.\r\n\tThis will undergo a thorough check in terms of legal issues and accuracy.\r\n\r\nESSAYS:\r\n\r\n\tWord limit is 4000 words. Though if you feel particularly passionate about a longer piece, you have the option of pitching it to one of our editors.\r\n\tThese must be about the writing\/publishing industries for eg. \u2018The Death of the Print Book\u2019, \u2018The Value of Literary Prizes for Writers\u2019, 'The Age of the Small Press' etc. are all suitable topics for this category.\r\n\tReferences must be included (Harvard referencing).\r\n\r\nWRITING ADVICE:\r\n\r\n\tPlease pitch your ideas to us before sending through your full-length article.\r\n\tKeep in mind that the word count is 4000 words.\r\n\tReferences must be included (Harvard referencing).\r\n\tWe\u2019re after informative, relevant and in-depth advice articles.\r\n\t\u2018How to Write a Synopsis for Your Novel\u2019, \u2018How to Craft Your Short Story\u2019 are all appropriate examples.\r\n\r\nDETAILS TO NOTE:\r\n\r\n\tSubmission does not guarantee publication\r\n\tShortlist does not guarantee publication\r\n\tFeedback will not be provided to unsuccessful applicants\r\n\tWe are unable to provide payment for submissions\r\n\tSuccessful pieces will undergo a thorough editorial process\r\n\tShortlisting will take place over the following months.\r\n\r\nDEADLINE:\r\nPlease submit your work by the 31st of May\u00a0via the submissions page here.\r\n\r\nAll submissions must be sent as a Word document, with Times New Roman font, double spacing, and page numbers (poetry formatting differs, see details above).\u00a0\r\n\r\nIn the subject of your email, please state the category you are submitting to, eg. FICTION SUBMISSION \u2013 so your submission is sent directly to the appropriate editor. Your work will not be read otherwise.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe do not accept first drafts or previously published work.