Submission Deadline: December 15, 2026
Everyone knows Hollywood. But whose story are we watching?
Hollywood is more than a place on a map. It is a dream factory, a cultural institution, a symbol of ambition, and a world where reality and illusion are constantly intertwined.
From the palm-lined streets of Los Angeles to the glittering lights of the silver screen, Hollywood has shaped how we tell stories, define success, imagine beauty, and understand ourselves. But behind the red carpets and iconic landmarks lies a far more complicated world of creativity, reinvention, exploitation, resilience, and dreams both realized and abandoned.
HOLLYWOOD: An Anthology invites writers to explore every facet of this legendary place and powerful institution.
We welcome short stories, poetry, and essays, both fiction and nonfiction, that examine Hollywood in all its forms. Submissions might explore the lives of actors, artists, dreamers, and outsiders; the history and evolution of the entertainment industry; fame and anonymity; the relationship between art and commerce; or the neighborhoods and communities that exist beyond the spotlight.
Whether nostalgic, critical, humorous, personal, fantastical, or deeply investigative, we seek original voices that illuminate what Hollywood has been, what it is today, and what it might become.
