The Cabin’s Submittable opportunities include:
- Writers in the Attic: An annual publication by The Cabin, Writers in the Attic is a contest designed for writers, both emerging and established, to publish work related to a one-word theme. (Past years’ themes have included song, game, and rupture.) The open submissions period typically runs from August-March each year, and works are blind-judged by a local writer of acclaim, with chosen poems and fiction published in a yearly anthology. Selected writers are also invited to a book launch party and reading celebration in late August each year.
- Cabin Workshop Proposals: The Cabin is always looking to hire experienced teaching writers to lead workshops of all genres. From the short story to horror to how to write a pitch letter to an agent, from a six-session workshop or a one-off, we’re interested in hearing your proposals. We typically have two open submission periods for pitches - April-May for workshops during fall and winter, September-October for workshops held during spring and early summer - and we offer competitive, attendance-based pay, and flexible in-person or remote options.
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The Cabin is now accepting submissions for the fifteenth annual Writers in the Attic writing competition. Writers are encouraged to send their work on the one-word theme, "HODGEPODGE," in any creative format they wish for example poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc.
About the Theme
Barring reaching the threshold of Absolute Zero, where particles would cease to move, nothing istrulystill. Still, we have words to share. Still, we have to offer something into the universe. Still, collections-of-conglomerate-particles-commonly-known-as-humans work towards reading, writing, and community. When Ray Bradbury was stuck in his writing, he would make lists. If he were to write a list of things that are still, he might start here: The placid reflection on the surface of the lake. Deep, untroubled rest. A summer day without wind. A perfectly placed period. Death. If writing still interests you, send it our way. Even if you don’t think it fit, it might, still, work. It’s worth a shot, anyway. After all, absolute zero is still theoretical. We’ve gotten close, but we’re not there yet.
What does STILL stir in you?
Submission Guidelines
- Writing should apply, abstractly or literally, to the theme “Hodgepodge.” Work unrelated to the theme will be disqualified.
- Keep entries under 1,500 words, please!
- Although we love that you're inspired, no photos, illustrations, or artwork.
- Submissions must be typed, Times New Roman, 12pt font, and double-spaced (if prose).
- To allow for blind-judging, leave personal information off the submission itself.
- The entry fee is subject to your interpretation.
- Send us your piece(s) by 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
- Writers will be emailed in the spring as to whether or not their work was selected by the judge for publication!