UNPLUGGED & UNWRITTEN
Unplugged & Unwritten is a curated anthology published by Sisyphus Triumphant Publishing.
Writers are invited to submit original short stories inspired by music—transforming a song into something new.
This is not a contest. There are no winners—only selections.
Selected submissions will be published in the anthology with full author credit.
Submission Guidelines
Where intent becomes structure
At a Glance
- 2,000–6,000 words
- .docx format required
- Inspired by a song
- Original, unpublished work
- Maximum 25 words of lyrics
- Selected works will be published
Restrictions
Submissions must:
- Be original, unpublished work
- Not exceed 25 words of song lyrics total
- Not use copyrighted characters or existing fictional worlds
Editorial Selection
This is a curated anthology.
Submissions are selected based on:
- Strength of concept
- Interpretation of the source material
- Narrative clarity and structure
- Character engagement
- Voice and prose quality
- Emotional impact
Not all submissions will be selected.
AI Policy
AI tools may be used for editing or refinement, but not for generating the core narrative.
Disqualification
Submissions may be removed if they:
- Violate copyright
- Exceed lyric limits
- Are not original work
- Fail to meet submission requirements
Submission Process
1. Complete the submission form.
2. Submit your story details
3. Email your manuscript as a .docx file
4. Send to:
submissions@sisyphustriumphant.com
Subject line:
U&U Submission – [Story Title] – [Your Name]
Submissions are not considered complete until the manuscript is received.
Philosophy
Stories don’t end when the music stops.
They linger. They evolve.
They become something else.
Unplugged & Unwritten exists to explore what comes next.