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We don’t think it’s possible to go through life without experiencing trauma. Some experiences of trauma begin with a small “t,” while others are undeniably of the uppercase variety. Either way, trauma has a way of settling in our bones, impacting how we see and move in the world, often in ways that may not best serve us or those we love. And yet, we at ELJ Editions strongly believe in the power of resilience and the possibility of post-traumatic growth. We’d love to hear—and publish—the stories of your challenges and pathways forward in a new anthology titled Digging Up Bones: Reflections on Trauma and Recovery. If you’d like to come dig with us and share your reflections on recovery from trauma, here are the guidelines: Creative non-fiction only. Essays must be no longer than 1500 words. Essays must be previously unpublished. Contributors who reside in the US will receive one copy of the anthology and a $30 honorarium. Contributors outside the US will receive a PDF and a $30 honorarium. #submissions open 1/1/26 Edited by Diane Gottlieb

ICYMI, submissions are still open for Relative Strangers: Inheritance, Identity, & The Meaning of Kinship—an anthology about searching for or encountering unknown close family. Send your original 2000-word essays by Nov. 16. eljpublications.submittable.… @DianeGotAuthor @EmergeJournal

#submissions are now open! Response time will vary. Please submit up to 2 micros/250 word max/2 per sub. Payment 1 calendar. $3 reading fee. More here: eljpublications.submittable.…