Silver Linings: Stories of Hope
If every cloud has a silver lining, then hope resides in every storm. Hold on when the rain overtakes you because the sun will eventually emerge.
Take us on a turbulent journey that opens our eyes and leads us to brighter skies. Your character might be born into drama, get caught up in an unforeseen conflict, or boldly walk right into hostility with eyes wide open, but in the end the very essence of who they are rests in the outcome. They won’t become who they want to be without the struggle.
At Palm Branch Publishing, we like happy endings. Be sure to bring us back to a pleasant reality with an element of discovery, reconciliation, or transformation.
Submittals should be well-written and follow all guidelines. Accepted manuscripts will be reviewed by our editorial staff prior to publication.
Submission Guidelines:
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- Submissions close August 30, 2025 or until all spots are filled.
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- We reserve the right to close submissions once anthology requirements are fulfilled.
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- Read ALL guidelines prior to submitting a story.
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- Submissions must be original works not previously published online or in print.
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- Stories should be at least 4,500 words but no more than 5,000 words.
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- No submission fee required.
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- No simultaneous submissions will be accepted (i.e., do not submit stories here and to other journals or publishers at the same time.)
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- Stories generated using Artificial Intelligence are not permitted (ie: Google Bard, ChatGPT, Jasper, Rytr, Saasbook, AI Dungeon, etc.)
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- Submissions including sexually graphic material, descriptive violence, politics or controversial tones/topics will not be accepted.
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- Submit your story in the body of an email along with author’s name and title of story to: kelley@palmbranchpublishing.com.
- Each entry must be submitted in a separate, individual email with “Submission for Silver Linings” in the subject line.
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- Confirmation of receipt of entry will be emailed within 72 hours.
If Your Story Is Accepted:
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- Palm Branch Publishing pays $135 per accepted story and two author copies upon publication (mailed to U.S. addresses only).
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- Authors will be asked to sign a License Agreement prior to payment and publication of submitted story.
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- For consistency, punctuation and grammar will follow Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition. Editorial staff reserves the right to edit and revise as necessary to fit overall theme.
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- Submitting a story implies acceptance of all terms.
