05/20/2026
It's that time again-- we're announcing our annual Call for Submissions! The Lantern is an annually published literary magazine featuring LGBTQ+ creators from around Northern Virginia and the greater DC metro area. As always, we're especially interested in pieces that share your experiences as a LGBTQ+ person in the DMV! Accepted submissions include written works (800 words max), visual art, music, and short film. We will continue accepting submissions until July 31st, and will notify accepted contributors by August 31. For more information, check out our submission form at the link below!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
For your convenience, the submission form link is https://forms.gle/dr159gQms11PbZ796