Call for submissions: MYTHS & LEGENDS: A Literary Collection

The focus of our first anthology for the year 2023 is myths and legends, drawn from how different cultures all around the world represent their fears, although of course stories and poems on magic, supernatural powers, monsters, heroes, dwarves, spirits, giants, vampires, epic journeys, strange worlds will also be considered.

Our goal is to compile some of the best modern short mythic retellings and reinventions of legends from various authors around the world. Whether you are an award-winning/bestselling author, acclaimed storyteller/poet, or exciting new talent, you can offer readers new ways to interpret and understand the world. Adventure with us on these Mythic Journeys.

We are on the lookout for unpublished poems and stories about myths and legends in the English language. Myths and legends are the oldest stories, part of our collective consciousness, and the source from which all fiction flows. Full of magic, supernatural powers, monsters, heroes, epic journeys, strange worlds, and a vast imagination, they are fantasies so compelling we want to believe them true.

Criteria:

• Authors may submit one short story of 400-600 words in the English language + a drawing inspired by your stories on folktales, fairytales, tall tales, legends, and myths that cast a child — not an adult — as the clever problem-solver.

• Poems must be only 4 to 5 stanzas in the English language + drawing inspired by your poem on folktales, fairytales, tall tales, legends, and myths that cast a child — not an adult — as the clever problem-solver. 

• We only accept new works and will not accept any work that was previously published in any anthology (poems or stories that have been posted on Facebook that have not been accepted by online or print anthologies or journals are eligible).  

• The contributor with the best beast (illustration) will be the official book cover of this anthology.

Guidelines:

1. Copy your submissions to an email as a single document and email it to mckinleypublishinghub@gmail.com. The subject of the email should be [Submission: Myths & Legends]. All other titles will be considered, and the anthology title (“Myths & Legends”) will not be accepted. In the body of your email, please include your bio of not more than 50 words written in third person format ( if you submitted your Bio to previous Anthologies, please submit your Bio again, a submission without a Bio will be declined without notice. If you have someone else draw, please also provide the artist’s Bio so that we can also give him/her proper credit and a certificate.)

2. The deadline for your poems/stories should reach us is 10th January 2023. The anthology will be published by McKinley Publishing Hub and we hope to launch it in the first quarter of 2023.

3. Please no pdf attachments. We won’t be notifying you if you submitted a pdf format, please know that it will automatically be rejected.

4. Those who sent their submission via email will receive notification that the MPH team has received your submissions, via email on January 2023. However, the review process may take up to eight weeks. We will contact you once a decision whether accepted or rejected has been reached.

We look forward to receiving work that depicts eclectic styles and interests!

Name to be written on the Co-authorship Certificate(required)

Email(required)

Number of Entries Submitted

type of submission Short Story Poetry Artwork/Illustration

Poetry/Story & 50 Words Bio written in 3rd person format must be submitted in one document/submission form. An entry without a Bio will automatically be rejected without notifying the author. If you're submitting an Illustration/artwork please email it to mckinleypublishinghub@gmail.com

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Mother’s Embrace, a 6th Anthology Project by Mckinley Publishing Hub is Now CLOSED for Submissions! This Anthology Book is NOW Available on Amazon.

Our upcoming poetry anthology is “MOTHER’S EMBRACE: A collection of literary works for all Mothers that went through Labor to bring their children into the world”. We are on the lookout for unpublished poems in the English language. Our hope is to capture both the Labor Day and Mother’s Day celebrations for every Mom we know, don’t know, or Mom to be, whether laboring in the hospital or working mom somewhere.

Criteria:

• Poets may submit a maximum of 3 poems and/or 1 short story (400-600 words)

• Poems must be only 4 to 5 stanzas in the English language. 

• We only accept new works and will not accept any work that was previously published in any anthology (poems that have been posted on Facebook that have not been accepted by online or print anthologies or journals are eligible).

Guidelines:

1. Copy your submissions to an email as a single document and email it to mckinleypublishinghub@gmail.com. or you may use the form below. The subject of the email should be [Submission: Mother’s Embrace]. All other titles will be considered and the anthology title (“Mother’s Embrace”) will not be accepted. In the body of your email, please include your bio of not more than 50 words written in Third person format

2. The deadline that your poems should reach us is 10th April 2022. The anthology will be published by McKinley Publishing Hub and we hope to launch it by May 1st.

3. Please no pdf attachments.

4. Those who completed the submission form will receive notification of their submission status (accepted/declined) via email within 48-72 hours.

We look forward to receiving work that depicts eclectic styles and interests!

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Type of Submission Poetry A Short Story Poetry and a Short Story

Enter your Submission with your 50 words Bio written in Third Person Format using the box below.Note: Duplicate Submissions will be declined.

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Greetings from Three Magis of the McKinley Publishing Hub

Dex, Don , & Eureka holding three of McKinley Publishing Hub’s Published Book on Amazon

We are the three Magis of the MCKINLEY PUBLISHING HUB. And our birthday gifts to Baby Jesus on His BIRTHDAY are “Saving the World, One Poem at a Time”, “All I Want For Christmas” and “Hiling Sa Araw Ng Pasko” anthology books.

Let us see the destiny ahead of us and not be short-sighted by simply living for this world and for ourselves or to keep on regretting about our past. Let us come back to God by seeking repentance. God is our Father and He will bring us back to him.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!! Let us democratize access to publications by offering aspiring authors easier and more economical alternative to traditional publishing. We aim to encourage more people especially the younger generation to put their literary talents and skills into good use by writing and publishing their own books via the self-publishing route.

May the God-Baby Jesus bless us. He who after being born poor, became a poor fugitive baby too, hunted for threatening the violent world with His gentleness and love and saving Graces!

McKinley Publishing Hub

ABOUT

THE MCKINLEY PUBLISHING HUB is founded in the Pearl of the Orient: PHILIPPINES. Literally, McKinley is a street name where one of the three founders of the publishing company lives. In the context of Philippine History, “McKinley” are the Filipino Ilustrados who fought for freedom and real progress in the Philippines way back during the colonization era of Spain and America in our land. Ilustrados are the enlightened ones, not necessarily rich but surely educated formally (like Jose Rizal) or self-taught (like Andres Bonifacio or Emilio Jacinto or Josefa Llanes Escoda). They held the “enlightenment torch” to light and lead the way for Filipinos living in the “dark” towards a bright future full of hope.

Fast forward to now, 2021 which is a century hence plus some more decades after Rizal, Bonifacio, and Escoda. There is this new batch of self-published-Ilustrados again. Don Luman-ag, Dexter Amoroso, and Eureka Cambonga Bianzon Robey are these new self-published-Ilustrados. They believe that there is hope in self-publishing not only for the Filipinos but for the whole world. This time, Don, Dex, and Eureka will see to it that they will not be misunderstood (because they are good communicators). This time they will also commit not to fail (because they have a passion for excellence).

Besides, real heroism for them is not to put themselves on top of pedestals but for them to make more heroes of this new revolution in publishing. More heroes advocate the democratization of opportunities and progress in businesses, learning institutions, and in individuals. ALL THESE THROUGH MCKINLEY PUBLISHING HUB. Welcome us as we dynamically adapt so that you all can excel and achieve your dream of becoming a published author.

 MPH is a member of the IAPO Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group

Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group (IBPPG) is a membership association for independent or “indie” book publishing. IBPPG is part of the International Association of Professional Organizations (IAPO).

OUR MISSION AND VISION

To protect aspiring authors from being exploited and victimized by unscrupulous individuals, business entities, and industry players. 

As an alternative to traditional publishing, to encourage more people, especially the younger generation, to put their talents and skills into good use by writing and publishing their own books via the self-publishing route. 

To stimulate and revitalize the mainstream book industry with the noble goal of producing future Pulitzer Prize winners and internationally acclaimed best-sellers by authors from across cultures and generations.

To spark, especially in our youth, interest, and love for books, and literary arts in general thus encouraging them to excel in their respective niches. 

*To bring honor to each author’s country, to leave a lasting legacy, and contribute to the world community.

Core Values (MCKINLEY)

M – ODERN. We are non-traditional publishers. We capitalize on our technical backgrounds and know-how to produce world-class books. 

C – OORDINATION. We value the excellent coordination within our team. We attribute the success of all our projects to our team spirit.

K – NOWLEDGE. We keep on exploring new techniques.

We never stop reasearching and innovating new ways to improve. 

I – INTEGRITY. We do what we say and we commit to do it right, and improve continuously.

N – NURTURE AND CARE. We nurture and care for our stakeholders: clients, and shareholders – both existing and potential, our business partners, allies, our community, and the environment. 

L – LOVE FOR THE CRAFT. We simply love what we do. We do what we love. 

E – EXCELLENCE – We achieve our objectives with our relentless passion for excellence. 

Y – YEARLONG FOR ALL SEASONS. MPH books are the best gifts.

Why Publish with MPH?

MPH publishes books in two languages, English and Filipino. We prefer poetry books and children’s picture books. 

We do, however, occasionally consider memoirs, autobiographies, self-help, literacy fiction, mystery, sci-fi novels, fantasy, and nonfiction books. 

MPH is currently accepting submissions via email. If you believe your manuscript would be a good fit for this publishing company, we ask that you include a cover letter with a brief author bio and book synopsis, along with your manuscript. We have a fantastic in-house editorial team who can help with manuscript editing, design, and layout. They are more than happy to work with first-time authors, as well!

We do not offer printing services so far but we are looking forward to expanding our horizons in the near future.