We have swung the door wide open, and gone global. This year’s Writing Call Out is an open call dedicated to emerging voices from all over the world; and is a celebration of the myriad ways we present ourselves through the written word, through the doors that have opened (and closed) before us.
This year’s prompt is ‘Doors & Drawers’. What’s behind them, concealed within them, and frontiered beyond them? What curious winds are pushing them ajar? What’s slipped down the back of the cabinet, and got lost for good? Who’s knocking? In English language, and 500 words or less – in any format – be quick-witted, inventive and surprising.
The open call is presented in collaboration with our partner Montblanc. This year, Montblanc is celebrating ‘the art of the desk’ as a place of reflection and creation, exploring how its carefully curated assortment of writing instruments, accessories and other desktop delights becomes as a deeply personal expression of one’s imagination.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek writers worldwide whose work offers fresh and compelling perspectives across all genres – from essay to memoir, short stories, poetry and beyond. If you have an original perspective, we want to hear from you.
Submissions
Submissions are free and open from 04 June 2026 to 31 August 2026. Open to everyone, aged 18 and above. All submissions must be received during this period. If you’ve previously submitted work to to The World of Interiors, we encourage you to submit a new project.
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Accepted Mediums & Themes
500 words of writing across any genre and format – from poetry, to prose, life writing and memoir, fact to fiction – exploring the prompt ‘Doors & Drawers’ in imaginative ways.
Works generated by AI and/or third parties are not eligible. All works must be original and complete.
The World of Interiors editors, chaired by editor-in-chief Emily Tobin, and guest panelists will consider submissions, ensuring a broad and inclusive perspective. Stay tuned for the announcement of editors!
Code of Conduct
The World of Interiors reserves the right to include or remove submissions to uphold a safe, inclusive, and respectful creative space.
Featured writers will be showcased within The World of Interiors’ January 2027 issue, as well as having the opportunity to continue contributing to WoI’s print and digital editions. Selected writers will receive a mentorship with The World of Interiors’ editorial team. Any submissions that are published in The World of Interiors will receive a writers fee.
