BUTCH BAIT: anthology
all the info you need to help me, MJ Marlowe, and Phoenix Mendoza put together a kickass butch4butch antho (subs open oct 1st 2025-jan 1st 2026)
Before you begin…
…Please note that with this submission call, those who identify, align, or find themselves drawn to the prompt ‘butch4butch’…genderqueer, transmasc, transfem, nonbinary, etc: you are wanted and welcome here.
How this anthology came about
Frustrated with the lack of butch4butch representation, and noticing a growing desire for it from readers and fellow authors alike, Phoenix and I decided to take it upon ourselves and put together a collection celebrating butch4butch, stud4stud, and masc4masc desire. And while we look forward to receiving work depicting those pairings, the thing that makes me so excited about this anthology is the fact that we’re leaving a wide brim to give those who want to contribute, the freedom and flexibility to do so, however they align with the prompt. For example, maybe you’re exploring the burgeoning beginnings of butchness within yourself and would like to submit an erotic story. Maybe you’re a transfem or nonbinary butch and want to share with us self-portraits. Maybe you’re a butch, stud or transmasc with long hair and want to draw art showing how its length has made you feel more desirable and affirmed in your masculinity. Or maybe how having short hair has helped you connect better with sensuality, thus bringing forth your masculinity. Maybe you love to be touched and want to write poetry dedicating how lovely that is. Maybe you prefer others to keep their hands to themselves and want to write a short fiction story on it. Or maybe, you’re simply a fan of butch4butch content and want to contribute something showing your appreciation.
Whatever the case may be, do you see what I’m saying?
We want it.
Down below, I’ll be going over:
anthology mediums
submission guidelines
what’s accepted and what’s not
common questions
where to contact us
Anthology mediums and what we’re seeking
Art
Poetry
Fiction
Erotica
Photography
Though there’s no formal prompt beyond “butch4butch”, we are going for a historical lesbian zine feel that captures the working-class grit and radical celebration of gnc lesbians seen in the 70s-early aughts publications. Think Set In Stone: Butch on Butch Erotica (2001), Persistent Desire (1994), Dagger On Butch Women (1994), The Little Butch Book (1998), etc.
We are seeking diverse, authentic depictions of butch4butch desire. Submissions, while we welcome erotica, are under no pressure to feature graphic or on page smut. Work that is transgressive, sensual, playful, electric, creative, coy, and suggestive are welcome just as much as explicit. We encourage contributors to interpret “erotic” however you see fit!
Submission & Formatting Guidelines & What’s Allowed
Submission window open from October 1st 2025—January 1st 2026
Email all submissions to butch.bait.anthology@gmail.com
In your email include:
Wordcount of your submission (if applicable)
Title and category of your submission
A short bio about you + preferred pronouns
Your website or relevant social media
For any medium you submit:
Subgenre doesn’t matter. Erotica, pulp horror, dead dove, taboo, romance, western, speculative—as long as it features butch4butch, GET CREATIVE! <3
Hard NO’s are: SA/Noncon, snuff and b*astiality
Contributors in general, and all characters depicted in NSFW art must be 18+ or older
Fiction
1k word minimum, 4k maximum. Sweet spot is around 2.5-3.5k
Font size 12 New Roman + 1.5 spacing
Centered title only (do not include your name)
No reprints
Sim subs and multiple subs are fine
Submissions need to be edited and finalized to the best of your ability
Poetry
Prose poetry, micro fiction, hybrid, original song lyrics—let the juices flow!
Font size 12 New Roman + 1.5 spacing
Centered title only (do not include your name)
No reprints
Sim subs and multiple subs are fine
Multiple poems per contributor are accepted. Please send them in a single document as one submission.
For poetry, we understand you might have creative formatting which is fine! Just please make sure the font is Times New Roman
Art & Photography
Digital or scanned analog is eagerly accepted. We loved mixed media/collage style since we’re going for the vintage zine feel
Send high resolution jpeg (or scan image if analog)
Black and white is preferred
Dimensions can be either 5x8, 4x6, or 2x3, and need to be 300 dpi
Artistic erotic photography is allowed. Topless, shirtless, and full back shots are fine but no full frontal or genitals on display
If you want to submit your photo, but are unsure if it fits—photography submissions can be sent directly to Phoenix. (her email will be provided at the end)
Submissions—in general—are to remain as anonymous as possible. Please exclude your name, pen name, or any other identification beyond what we’ve asked above when submitting your medium(s).
Common Questions
“Can only published authors submit written work?”
No! Anyone regardless of publishing experience is encouraged to submit. We want this to be real and have readers be able to look through it and feel seen.
“Am I allowed to submit a photo of me and my partner together?”
Yes! Featuring butch4butch, stud4stud, or masc4masc couples is something MJ is really looking forward to getting! (bonus points if they are 45+)
“If we submit, are we getting paid?”
Yes! All selected contributors will receive a $10 advance plus free epub copy, with the possibility of additional royalties. We’re uncertain if we’ll do a limited print run on this, it depends on interest and pre-orders, but we’d like to! We’ll use sales to cover the costs of printing and distribution, and if there’s any left over we’ll split the remaining royalties among the contributors plus give them a copy.
Contact US
Anthology submissions are sent to: butch.bait.anthology@gmail.com
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to either myself or Phoenix. We’re happy to help <3
Phoenix Mendoza:
bloodinkbone@gmail.com
She/Her
MJ Marlowe:
authormjmarlowe@gmail.com
IG @mj.marlowe
They/Them
Submissions are rolling in, and we hope to see yours too!
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Yes! We accept from any butch and anyone who loves butches :)
do you guys accept submissions from bi butches?