Join us in celebrating the second issue of Conclave: A Journal of Character on April 30, 2010, from 7:30-10 p.m. at The Book Cellar, located at 4736-38 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago.

Come for the launch party. Have a drink of wine or tea, listen to some readings and performances, and enjoy the company of some interesting characters (the list of readers/performers will be added soon). One free drink with the purchase of an issue of Conclave.

We have set up a Facebook page for RSVPs. Let us know if you'll be there.

Wolfsword Press was profiled on the Chicago Tribune web site as part of their spotlight on Small Press Month:

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/printers-row/2010/03/small-press-month-wolfsword-press.html

Thank you to everyone who submitted! Our editors have gone through and reviewed your pieces, and we are now in the final stages of determination. If you haven’t heard from us yet, it means that we are still considering your work. You can also click here to check on the status of your online submission.

Conclave and Wolfsword Press are happy to announce the 2009 CONCLAVE CHARACTER PRIZE in fiction, poetry, and photography!

Our contest will award prizes of $100 in fiction, poetry, and photography. Winners will be published in Issue 2: 2009 of the international literary magazine Conclave: A Journal of Character. The Conclave Character Prize is open to all writers in English.

Fiction entries should be no more than 6,500 words. Poetry entries should be three poems totaling 10 pages or less, Photography entries should include up to three black and white photographs.

For more information refer to the Conclave Character Prize page.

We are now once again open to submissions. Take a look at the guidelines and then send us your best character-driven writing and photography; we’d love to see it.

If you plan to submit, we strongly recommend that you purchase a copy of the inaugural issue of Conclave: A Journal of Character to get an idea of what we’re looking for. At the very least, you should check out the online content.

We’re ready to meet your most authentic and unforgettable characters.

Wolfsword Press would like to thank everyone who came out for the Conclave Launch party in Chicago on October 18, 2008. Over the course of the two-hour event, more than one hundred people attended.

Managing editor Scott Markwell was a gracious master of ceremonies, providing the audience with background and introductions.


In addition to Scott, several editors were in attendance: founding editor Valya Dudycz Lupescu and her husband Mark, drama editor Mary Anne Rooney, photo editor Megan Fergus, and AV editor Rob Lambert. One of our fiction and photo editors, Jarucia Jaycox Nirula, even flew in from Seattle to attend.


Ken Solomon traveled from California with his wife, and he read his poem, “Elder Statesman.”


Chicago actors Heather Bodie and Amanda did a dramatic reading of Kathy Coudle King's "A Couple of Boobs.


Their performance was followed by Ryan B. Richey reading his flash fiction pieces "Headstart" and "Belle."


The performances concluded with Petrucia Finkler performing Anne Phelan's "Tale of the Duck."


Anne was in the audience, having come from New York to attend the launch party.


Everyone enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks prepared by the gracious staff of the Book Cellar and had the opportunity to purchase copies of Conclave Journal.




Guests and staff both commented on the Conclave crowd, impressed by everyone's enthusiasm and courtesy. In attendance were Chicago writers and performers, supporters of the Arts, and faculty from local colleges. It was a memorable evening, and we hope that everyone helps to spread the word about Conclave: A Journal of Character.

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Join us in celebrating the premiere issue of Conclave: A Journal of Character on October 18, 2008, from 7-9 p.m. at The Book Cellar, located at 4736-38 North Lincoln Avenue Chicago.

Come for the launch party. Eat, drink, listen to some readings, and enjoy the company of some interesting characters (the list of readers/performers will be added soon).

Let us know if you'll be there.

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We are happy to announce that our Submissions Manager is online for Conclave: A Journal of Character!

If you have already sent us an email submission, don't worry. We will manually enter your work into the system, and send you a password for future logins so that you can check on the status of your work.

Thank you for your participation. We look forward to reading your submissions.

~Valya Dudycz Lupescu, Editor

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Conclave is accepting submissions for its Fall 2008 issue.

Electronic submissions will be accepted for the Fall Issue from April 1, 2008 until July 1, 2008.
(Next year the submission period may change). Please see the Submissions page for more detailed information.

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