VoiceCatcher

08/26/2022

Lucid Dreaming, a visual essay by Larissa Hauck

To see more by Larissa, visit our blog: www.voicecatcher.org/blog/b3hiqbsycpagkrrlppsdzf9ldu1xoh

08/22/2022

Spilled Milk — VoiceCatcher

"What she didn’t know about him would flood a swimming pool.
What she couldn’t bear resembled spilled milk.
His public life open, private life hidden beyond her ken.
Cards held close to his chest."
"Spilled Milk" by Elizabeth Wadsworth Ellis, on the blog now: www.voicecatcher.org/blog/spilled-milk

What she didn’t know about him would flood a swimming pool. What she couldn’t bear resembled spilled milk. His public life open, private life hidden beyond her ken. Cards held close to his chest.

08/12/2022

"I drew this series over the last six months while I began making peace with past traumas that have stemmed from my identity being female including pains from my childhood. No matter what the social circumstances may be around me, I always know where to return to."
http://ow.ly/tlkR50Kjc1c

08/09/2022

"The abstracted imagery is suggestive of female anatomy to raise awareness and reference menstruation. Works center on a focus of fine Indian silk brocade, which was purchased on deep discount at Hobby Lobby before the Supreme Court case and hoarded until being used in these pieces as further commentary on female reproductive health & rights."
https://www.voicecatcher.org/blog/worlds-within

08/05/2022

"These works seek to refuse the perception of African female art as simply the illustration of a human with a baby on her back and a gourd on her head. They explore the concepts of intersectional feminism, societal identity, s*xual partiality, and skin discrimination."
http://ow.ly/YAHT50KcXTL

08/02/2022

Overlooked Things, a photo essay by Jennifer Pratt-Walter.

To see more by Jennifer, visit our blog: http://ow.ly/20Nf50Ka7gm

07/29/2022

the summer of Jolene: on acceptance notes & bank rolls — VoiceCatcher

"i spent an early 90s summer – one with high temps & higher hair – as a bank teller and quickly realized the job (& life) was much more than counting bills." Essay by Jen Schneider on the blog now:

i spent an early 90s summer – one with high temps & higher hair – as a bank teller and quickly realized the job (& life) was much more than counting bills. withdrawals often exceeded deposits. life savings often far less quantifiable than the sum of weekly checks. unexpected armour &

07/22/2022

I Am Excited For You To Grow, artwork by Shelbey Leco.

To see more by Shelbey visit: http://ow.ly/5rKU50K2oJe

07/09/2022

Mr. Goodbar — VoiceCatcher

"The cure for loneliness is love, someone wrote. I want affection, attention and sentiment with my s*x. Consensual, but there's a skeleton in my lingerie drawer." Powerful essay by Elizabeth Wadsworth Ellis on the blog now.

https://www.voicecatcher.org/blog/mr-goodbar

My brother held a stag party with a 35mm scurrilous film on our dining room wall with a keg of tapped beer. After watching the film a cousin broke my drunken h***n in the passenger seat of his red car saying, “I always liked you best.” I was 15 years old. His wife was pregnant with their first c...

06/24/2022

Matriarchy and Other Works — VoiceCatcher

For our Summer Series on Feminism, we start with Maneesa Veeravel, an artist who uses grief and heritage to shape their art. Read "Matriarchy and Other Works", on our blog now.

https://www.voicecatcher.org/blog/matriarchy-and-other-works

Lessons from my grand mothers' tongues; death is not meant to be feared nor idolized when there is no end to infinite beginnings. As a genderfluid artist, I am my grandmothers dreams and worst nightmare. I am not female in the way that I do not define myself based on my body parts. I am not feminist

05/31/2022

VoiceCatcher Spring 2021 Issue — VoiceCatcher

Our Spring 2022 issue is now live! Thank you to our wonderful contributors for your vulnerable and eye-opening work. We now invite you to explore AWAKEN: www.voicecatcher.org/spring-2022

Welcome to VoiceCatcher’s Spring 2021 issue.

04/22/2022

Spring 2022 is now closed! Thank you to all who contributed, stay tuned for our new issue, AWAKEN, dropping soon!

04/20/2022

Submissions — VoiceCatcher

Final call for submissions! If you haven't submitted yet and would like to contribute to our AWAKEN issue, we are open until 11:59 PM Pacific Time April 21st, 2022! Send us work that will make us laugh. Cry. Think. Submission info here: voicecatcher.org/submissions

Send us work that will make us laugh. Cry. Think. We want you to push the envelope. We want you to move us with your words and images.

04/20/2022

Submissions — VoiceCatcher

Final call for submissions! If you haven't submitted yet and would like to contribute to our AWAKEN issue, we are open until 11:59 PM Pacific Time April 21st, 2022! Send us work that will make us laugh. Cry. Think. Submission info here: https://www.voicecatcher.org/submissions

Send us work that will make us laugh. Cry. Think. We want you to push the envelope. We want you to move us with your words and images.

04/18/2022

Submissions close this Thursday, be sure to submit your work before we close for the Spring!

04/07/2022

Submissions — VoiceCatcher

Submissions for our Spring 2022 issue AWAKEN are closing soon! Send us work that will make us laugh. Cry. Think. We want you to push the envelope. We want you to move us with your words and images. Information on guidelines and how to submit can be found here: voicecatcher.org/submissions

Send us work that will make us laugh. Cry. Think. We want you to push the envelope. We want you to move us with your words and images.

03/25/2022

If you are a woman-identifying writer or artist between the ages of 12-19, we want to see your work. VoiceCatcher is an online magazine with the purpose of supporting women writers. We accept poetry, prose, and visual art. check out the "young voices" section on our website or DM us to learn how to submit.

03/18/2022

Don't sleep on this one! We want prose submissions for our upcoming Spring 2022 AWAKEN issue. How does human life mirror the Earth's annual rebirth? Share how you're awakening with us!

Prose submissions can be up to 2,500 words. Submit online via Submittable, link available here: direct.me/voicecatcher. Deadline is April 21st.

03/15/2022

Voicecatcher on Direct.me

Have you followed us on all our socials yet? You may already follow us on Twitter but did you know we're now on Instagram and LinkedIn? They're all available on this handy little link: direct.me/voicecatcher. Come connect with us!

Everything about Voicecatcher in one place. Follow and Connect with Voicecatcher

03/10/2022

Calling all poets, submissions are open! The deadline is April 21st.

For our Spring 2022 issue, we are seeking submissions on the theme Awaken — that pivotal moment at the start of each beginning. What does it mean to take those first steps? As spring approaches and the dark days of winter start to become a distant memory, how does human life mirror the Earth’s annual rebirth? Does it always mean an end to something else? And what would happen if these awakenings never happened?

Send us work that will make us laugh. Cry. Think. We want you to push the envelope. We want you to move us with your words and images. Our team of creative and passionate editors is ready to see your words and artistic visions.

Submission guidelines and information is available on our website: voicecatcher.org

03/01/2022

VoiceCatcher

Happy March, Voicecatchers! We are so excited to announce that we are officially opening submissions for Spring 2022. Our theme for this issue is: Awaken. We invite you to explore that pivotal moment at the start of each beginning. What does it mean to take those first steps? As spring approaches and the dark days of winter start to become a distant memory, how does human life mirror the Earth's annual rebirth? Does it always mean an end to something else? And what would happen if those awakenings never happened?

From waking each morning to birth, death, and moments in between, these beginnings give us a chance to grow into our individuality, discover ourselves, and learn what it means to live in a constantly shifting world. Share how you are awakening with us.

See our website for submission guidelines and visit our Submittable page to submit your work.

Website: www.voicecatcher.org
Submittable: www.voicecatcher.submittable.com

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12/20/2021

We are so thrilled to announce Corbin Lewars, a longtime editor and writing consultant, has joined Voicecatcher as our new President! We will be opening submissions again soon, watch this space for updates.

Read more about Corbin here: http://ow.ly/KHJS50HffVs

09/11/2021

VoiceCatcher Volunteers Needed

Hi, VoiceCatchers!

We're quickly approaching our fall submissions cycle and in great need of volunteers for our staff. Most importantly, we're looking for someone to step into the president's role. I am sad to announce that if we can't find someone to take over the president's position, we will have to close down VoiceCatcher, after nearly 15 years of publication.

If serving as president doesn't sound like your area but you'd still like to help, we also have openings for other board positions and managing editor and editorial positions.

Working with VoiceCatcher has been very fulfilling for me and a wonderful way to get to know the local writing community. And if you're interested in the world of publishing or literary journals, it's an amazing way to build experience in that area as well.

You can check out the open positions here: http://voicecatcher.org/voicecatcher-volunteers-needed/

-Alison Cantrell
President, VoiceCatcher

VoiceCatcher Volunteers Needed Posted on 09.11.21 by Alison Cantrell Hello, and thank you to all our authors, readers, and fans for all your enthusiasm and support during the publication of our Spring 2021 issue. As autumn approaches and we now turn toward prepping for the Fall issue, we’re seekin...

06/27/2021

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our reading tonight. What a fantastic night! ❤️

06/25/2021

Spring 2021 Virtual Reading Registration

🔥Beat the heat by staying inside and listening to some fabulous writers read new prose and poetry! 🔥 Get the Zoom code to our free reading on Jotform: https://form.jotform.com/211501210854037

Please click the link to complete this form.

06/19/2021

Spring 2021 Virtual Reading Registration

Have you registered for our free virtual reading? It’s one a week away! We have an amazing lineup whose work we can’t wait to share with you. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/211501210854037

Please click the link to complete this form.

06/15/2021

Join us June 26th at 7 PM PDT for a FREE virtual reading featuring some of our amazing writers in this season's issue! RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/n8u57v5d

05/30/2021

Spring 2021: A Letter from the Managing Editors

Hi, VoiceCatchers! We're thrilled to announce the publication of our Spring 2021 issue. A big thanks to our authors and artists and our staff for helping make this issue happen. Please check out the amazing prose, poetry, and art pieces below, and stay tuned for more info about our upcoming reading!

Spring 2021: A Letter from the Managing Editors Posted on 05.29.21 by Alison Cantrell “There’s a reason poets often say, ‘Poetry saved my life,’ for often the blank page is the only one listening to the soul’s suffering, the only one registering the story completely, the only one receiving...

05/17/2021

Meet the Editors Monday: Sarah Rhodes and Marina Garcia

For our last ✨Meet the Editor Monday✨ post this season, we're featuring two of our wonderful prose editors, Sarah Rhodes and Marina Garcia! Read more about them here: http://voicecatcher.org/meet-the-editors-monday-sarah-rhodes-and-marina-garcia/

Meet the Editors Monday: Sarah Rhodes and Marina Garcia Posted on 05.17.21 by Kristin Stein Here at VoiceCatcher, we are thrilled to have a team of creative and passionate editors who allow us to share the powerful voices of our writers and poets. We would like for you to get to know us a little bit...

05/10/2021

We're back! This week meet Laura Shaw and Kelly Nielson, two editors that we're excited to have on board. Read more on the blog: http://voicecatcher.org/meet-the-editors-monday-laura-shaw-and-kelly-nielson

04/26/2021

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04/22/2021

Spring 2021 submissions are closed! Thank you to everyone who shared their beautiful work, we can't wait to read it!

04/21/2021

Submissions

Today is the LAST DAY to submit to our Spring 2021 issue! Those who are female-identifying, send us your , , and , we want to see it all and it's no cost to send!

http://voicecatcher.org/submissions/

Submissions Current Cycle Submissions for the Spring 2021 issue are now open! March 24 to April 21, 2021 Send us work that moves us. Work that pushes the envelope. Our team of creative and passionate editors is ready to see your words and artistic visions. Please read our guidelines below. Some have...

04/21/2021

Submissions

Our Spring Submissions are open for one more day! Send us something for us to read and love!

Submissions Current Cycle Submissions are currently closed. Send us work that moves us. Work that pushes the envelope. Our team of creative and passionate editors is ready to see your words and artistic visions. Please read our guidelines below. Some have changed recently to clarify requirements. Ho...

04/19/2021

Meet the Editors Monday: Katie Atkins and Linda Appel

🔥 NEW 🔥Check out our latest Meet the Editor Monday post, up on the blog now and featuring prose editor Katie Atkins and poetry editor Linda Appel. Check it out here 👉http://voicecatcher.org/?p=9601

Meet the Editors Monday: Katie Atkins and Linda Appel Posted on 04.19.21 by Kristin Stein Here at VoiceCatcher, we are thrilled to have a team of creative and passionate editors who allow us to share the powerful voices of our writers and poets. We would like for you to get to know us a little bit b...

04/16/2021

Submissions

Our editors have been busy with submissions but there's still time to submit! Less than a week until they close, be sure to get yours in. Details on how to submit here: http://voicecatcher.org/submissions/

Submissions Current Cycle Submissions for the Spring 2021 issue are now open! March 24 to April 21, 2021 Send us work that moves us. Work that pushes the envelope. Our team of creative and passionate editors is ready to see your words and artistic visions. Please read our guidelines below. Some have...

04/15/2021

VoiceCatcher 2020 Virtual Reading Announced

✨ONE HOUR✨ until our virtual reading begins! Grab a beverage and a snack and come join us to hear some amazing pieces! More info and how to register here: http://voicecatcher.org/voicecatcher-2020-virtual-reading-announced/

VoiceCatcher 2020 Virtual Reading Announced Posted on 04.02.21 by Alison CantrellWe’re thrilled to announce the official virtual reading to celebrate our 2020 authors. The reading will take place on Wednesday, April 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. To RSVP, please fill out the form here, and you....

04/12/2021

Meet the Editors Monday: Erin R Lund and Joann Boswell

Up on our blog, it's Meet the Editors Monday! Meet Erin R Lund and Joann Boswell, two experienced and talented editors that we're excited to have on board! Read more here: http://voicecatcher.org/meet-the-editors-monday-erin-r-lund-and-joann-boswell/

Meet the Editors Monday: Erin R Lund and Joann Boswell Posted on 04.12.21 by Kristin SteinHere at VoiceCatcher, we are thrilled to have a team of creative and passionate editors who allow us to share the powerful voices of our writers and poets. With the start of our 2021 season, we’re kicking off...

04/07/2021

VoiceCatcher 2020 Virtual Reading Announced

We are one week away from our ✨free virtual reading✨ and are so excited for you to hear these wonderful pieces! Learn more about these amazing poet and prose writers and how to RSVP here: http://ow.ly/vo5l50EghXF

VoiceCatcher 2020 Virtual Reading Announced Posted on 04.02.21 by Alison CantrellWe’re thrilled to announce the official virtual reading to celebrate our 2020 authors. The reading will take place on Wednesday, April 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. To RSVP, please fill out the form here, and you....

03/24/2021

Submissions

Spring is here, and so is our Spring 2021 submissions period, open now until April 21! Check out the guidelines below, and send us your prose, poetry, or art!

http://voicecatcher.org/submissions/

Submissions Current Cycle Submissions are currently closed. Send us work that moves us. Work that pushes the envelope. Our team of creative and passionate editors is ready to see your words and artistic visions. Please read our guidelines below. Some have changed recently to clarify requirements. Ho...