Aftertongue™: Language Under Pressure Anthology I · Spring 2026 We’re opening submissions. This anthology is for work written under constraint, consequence, and clarity. Language that handles the strain when comfort drops. What we’re looking for: - Writing that already did the work - Pieces that stand without explanation - Language shaped by pressure, not performance What this is not: - Reaction writing - Spectacle - Prompt-chasing - AI-generated work AI policy: ✔️Use of AI is limited to minor edits only. ✔️Writing created with the help of AI beyond minor edits is not permitted. ✔️If a piece does not qualify for copyright under law, we won’t accept it. ✔️Submissions may be reviewed for compliance by human editors. Rights - Authors retain full copyright - First publication rights only - No AI training - Adaptations are opt-in Timeline: - Submissions open: January 15, 2026 - Submissions close: February 15, 2026 - Publication: late April 2026 How to submit: One piece. No explanation required. Submit via the form linked below. If you’ve been carrying something that’s been waiting for the right conditions… this is the window. — Aftertongue™ https://sites.google.com/view/language-under-pressure/home

Each day I’ll be dropping daily writing prompts to spark your creativity. Write to what resonates, whether it’s a whisper of emotion, a roar of truth, or a reflection of your journey. There’s no right or wrong way to respond here, only honesty and with your heart. Feel free to drop your pieces in the chat either from prompts or just poems you feel, show love to others, and engage with the magic being shared. This is a space for growth, inspiration, and community. Let’s write, uplift, and remind the world what passion looks like when it’s spoken from the soul.❤️🎶✍🏽