Patuka Press has issued a reminder for writers to send submissions for its next publication on the theme of ‘Death and Dying’.

The deadline for submissions is the 15th September, 2026, giving writers the whole summer break to put something together. The pamphlet will be released before Christmas.

Submissions must be no longer than 4,000 words. They can be in English, Spanish or Llanito. Fiction, creative non-fiction and poetry submissions will be accepted but works must be previously unpublished.

Submissions must be in Times New Roman, with font size 12 points and double spaced. Please send as either pdf. or Word document to [email protected].

Patuka Press is edited by Sophie Macdonald and Giordano Durante and is an independent, self-funded, non-profit organisation.