Current & Recent Submissions
Buckman Journal: Shed
Buckman Journal is an independent, award-winning publication anthologizing Portland writers and artists that is published twice a year. We are pleased to be opening submissions for Issue 016, Buckman Journal: Shed.
Consider "shed" as both verb and noun. Give us stories in and around the backyard structure, and all sorts of sloughing off. Shed as setting, as itchy renewal, as planetary spilling. We want the pouring forth, the molt, the relinquishing that made all the difference. Tears, of course, blood, watersheds. As always, we appreciate a capacious interpretation of the theme. (Though this one certainly calls for some literal too).
Writing Submissions: december 4th - 14th, 2025
Prose of all genres, styles, and lengths (up to 5,000 words) is welcome. We are not accepting poetry at this time. Please submit .docx or .pdf files only, use a readable font, and keep your cover letter brief--just let us know where you live and who you are. There is no entry fee.
Artwork Submissions: January 8th - 18th, 2026
Accepting 2D and 3D works in any medium (so long as it’s documented suitably for print). Artists can submit up to four images.
See our Submittable for answers to FAQs and more details!
Buckman Publishing Submission Box
located at the 1033 SE Main St, Suite 4 (inside Honey Latte Cafe).
Our team is always looking for new ways to connect with our creative communities here in Portland and are often overwhelmed with the wealth of talent this city provides. Our schedules are packed with events, readings and art openings, live music and plays, and we are thrilled to launch another avenue for connection: our very own in-person submission box! We invite y’all to drop off sample words, zines, art, etc., for possible future publication with Buckman or as an addition to our Zine Library here at the Mothership. Please include your contact information with the item you drop off. Or, if you want to throw in a postcard / tell us about an event we may not know about, please do!
*DISCLAIMER*: materials will not be returned. As a small team, we will not be able to respond to all submissions. You will hear from us if your work is a good fit for collaboration. Thanks.