“The anthology is focused on publishing creative work from survivors of domestic abuse and sex trafficking. While survivorship and/or lived experience with abuse or exploitation is a prerequisite to being published with The Truth We Carry, and we do expect submissions to deal with some aspect of being a survivor, your submission does not have to be autobiographical, and it can be fiction. The consistent element we look for an “aha!” moment about the survivor experience.” And, “Please note: We aim for ~75% of published work to be from Maine survivors.” They will accept submissions till 30th June 2026, or until they meet their submission cap, whichever is earlier. They pay $100 and prefer work that’s up to 3,000 words. Details here and here.

Deadline: June 30th, 2026