Stories From Our Writers
Over the course the of the life of Tulsa NightWriters we have published four anthologies, three of which are currently still available in print or ebook format. We aim to publish one every few years.
These anthologies are another benefit available to our members, a chance to become a published author through the process. Information will be posted soon with the requirements and theme of our next anthology, so be on the lookout!
Submit Now for the Upcoming "Flags Over Tulsa" 2026 Anthology
Members are invited to submit a story (3,000 words or less) in any style. Poetry as well. Remember, no graphic sex or violence. This is your chance to become a published author, so submit your stories soon.
Submit your story to: editor@tulsanightwriters.org NOTE: Please type “ANTHOLOGY SUBMISSION” in the subject line of your email submission.
DETAILS –
In the February Newsletter, Merle noted: “Although the first Creek settlement in what is now Tulsa, Oklahoma, took place between 1828 and 1836, the area belonged to several nations over the years. To put it another way, several different flags have flown over Tulsa.”
1541 – Spain
1682 – France
1762 – Spain
1763 – Great Britain
1800 – France
1803 – United States
1830 – Confederate States of America
1861 – The District of Indian Territory
1865 – United States 1907 – Oklahoma
So write a story. It could be comical, historical, dramatic, or even something completely off-the-wall (elves in Tulsa? Alien invasion, anyone?) Just remember, the requested theme is “patriotism”, and your story has to have something to do with Tulsa.
Timeline Submission Deadline: (Extended to: May 31) Submit your story to: editor@tulsanightwriters.org
Editing: June & July (send us your most polished work)
Projected Publication: August 1
NOTE – If you have ideas for the cover, please submit those as well!
There is hopeful symbolism in the fact that flags do not wave in a vacuum. — Arthur C. Clarke
Past Anthologies
Released December 2024
Echoes of Tradition
Indigenous Orientation to Community, Time, and Land
A collection of 30 pieces of poetry, short stories, and essays contributed by 20 different NightWriters members. Powerful, moving, and at times even challenging this anthology highlights aspects of indigenous culture and even the land we live on and call home.
Released in November of 2015
A River of Stories is an eclectic collection of short stories, essays, poetry, and every other genre you care about, and as different as the content is the diversity of writers. You’ll read stories by every level of writer, from new authors just learning the craft to best-selling authors with decades of journalistic experience.
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