UNPLUGGED & UNWRITTEN
Long after a melody ends, its story lingers
A collection of stories inspired by music, where songs become memory and memory becomes something new. If a lyric, melody, or moment in a song has ever stayed with you, this is where it can take shape.
Where Music Becomes Something Else
Some songs stay with us longer than they should.
Not as sound—but as something heavier. A memory. A moment.
A version of ourselves we can’t quite let go of.
This is your chance to take that and turn it into story.
Selected submissions will be published in the Unplugged & Unwritten anthology.
The Submission
Write a short story inspired by a song—its emotion, its theme, or the story it suggests.
Do not retell the song.
Do not translate the lyrics.
Let it become something new.
What You’re Submitting For
- Published in a curated anthology
- Credited to you as the author
- Included in a professionally produced volume
This is not a contest. There are no winners—only selections.
Submission Requirements
- 2,000–6,000 words
- English language
- .docx format required
- Include song title and artist
Submit Your Story
Selected works will be published in the anthology.
After submitting, you’ll receive instructions to send your manuscript.
Final Step Required:
Your submission is not complete until your manuscript is received via email.