[image: call for submissions Fall 2020.png] Blue Cactus Press is now accepting submissions from Women of Color (gender non-conforming and women identifying individuals of Color included) for an anthology of non-fiction creative writing highlighting and uplifting the voices of Women of Color (WoC) in the greater Tacoma area. The anthology will be published in Winter 2021 and will be created in support of the Tacoma Women of Color Collective (TWCC) <https://www.thetwcc.com/>, an organization working to cultivate spaces for professional WoC to nurture community, collaborate, and share professional, educational and life resources. All contributors whose work is accepted for publication will receive a $50 stipend and a copy of the anthology upon publication. To Qualify for Submissions, Interested Writers Must: 1. Identify as a WoC, to include gender non-conforming and women-identifying individuals of Color 2. Produce creative works in and/or reside in the greater Tacoma area Submission Guidelines: Submissions should be non-fiction, to include (but not limited to) essays, poetry, or content addressing social/cultural issues faced in our community and/or lived experiences. Works that demonstrate a potential to inspire community dialogue and/or shed light on lived experiences often ignored by mainstream culture and media are highly encouraged. *For detailed information on submission guidelines, deadlines, and how to submit your work, please visit Blue Cactus Press' Submissions Page, here.* <http://bluecactuspress.com/submissions/> [image: BCP Text Long Logo.png]