It’s the new year which has us hankering for a little writer’s prompt to serve as muse heading into the new season. 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake and in honor of Monkeyshine season and the Chinese New Year we’re going to do a themed call for submissions! In Chinese astrology, the Year of the Wood Snake is a time for growth, stability, and creativity. It’s also a time for personal development and navigating challenges. We’re encouraging you to submit your short story, poem or essays revolving around these symbolic themes (or centered on the Wood Snake itself). Selected stories will be published on the Creative Colloquy platform and invited to perform as a featured reader at our February gathering (2.17.25 6:30 p.m. @New Frontier Lounge in Tacoma) SUBMISSIONS OPEN through February 7. Submit today at: https://creativecolloquy.submittable.com/submit/318808/year-of-the-wood-snake-a-themed-call-for-submissions