Blinker Literary, Inc. operates as a volunteer-run editorial collective with a stated commitment to highlighting new stories online. This open call is for short and micro creative nonfiction—a form that demands precision, narrative control, and an ear for the sentence. The 1500-word ceiling is not merely a constraint but a curatorial position: work that earns its place through compression, not sprawl. The press charges no submission fee, a policy that removes a common barrier for writers at all stages. Accepted work is published online, and the editors note that they highlight new stories; contributors who wish to be notified when new work is posted may include an email address in their bio. The reading period closes on December 1, 2026. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, provided the writer notifies the press immediately upon acceptance elsewhere. The editors ask for only one submission per reading period, a reasonable request given the volunteer editorial team. What the press seeks is not stated in thematic terms, but the form itself implies a curatorial vision: creative nonfiction that moves quickly, trusts the reader, and treats brevity as an aesthetic rather than a limitation. The prohibition on AI-generated material reinforces a preference for work that bears the unmistakable trace of a human mind and hand. This is a call for writers who understand that the short form is not a lesser one.