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Whether you’re a seasoned writer/designer or putting fingers to keyboard for the first time, we absolutely know you can write for PLY! We want real spinners, authentic voices, strong narratives, great stories, practical advice, passionate words.

Feel like you’re not the best writer in the world? We don’t care! It’s easy to help with writing, but it’s not easy to find somebody who knows what you know. We want your voice, your story, your spinning. We want you. That’s right, our goal is to get as many voices in this magazine as possible.

Feel like you don’t know enough about a particular topic? We still want you. While it’s true that some dense and heavy topics might require lots of knowledge and years of experience, we also have experimentation articles, learn as you go write-ups, spin it articles, spinner profiles, guild pieces, tip jar tips, etc. There is something for each and every spinner (to both read and write!).

Each issue has a theme and everything in the issue relates to that theme. The mood board (see below submission form for mood board) will explain the theme, give you some ideas of what we’re looking for, show you the color palette, and tell you the proposal due date and when you’ll hear a yes or no.

Won’t you write for us? We promise we’ll do everything we can to make it an easy and gratifying experience. Plus, it pays, and because we value the creative process, we only borrow the rights to your work. Twelve months after publication, the work reverts back to you and you’re free to do whatever you like with it.

Wanna be notified each time we put out a new call for submissions to PLY ? Sign up here for our contributor list!

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Winter 2026 – Short Draw

What do you know about spinning worsted yarns using short draw techniques? We want to hear all about it. Can you explain how each short draw draft works? Can you help spinners work with the wheel they have, no matter the drive system, to spin short draw? What about spindles? Which is best for spinning short draw and what should a spinner look for? What about consistency? What about plying and finishing? How do you finish your worsted yarns and how does it affect them? 

What about fiber preps? Which are more traditional for worsted spinning? Which are less traditional but still work well? Can you explain each option and the impact it has on the final yarn? What about doing the prep yourself? Can you explain how to use various tools, such as combs, for a worsted-style prep? 

How do you change diameters while spinning short forward? What if you want to spin a very fine yarn? How about a super bulky yarn – any tips? How do you find the right amount of twist for a worsted yarn? How do you make sure you’re taking care of your body, especially your hands, when drafting with a short draw? 

And we’d love you to share your ideas for projects featuring these sleek and strong yarns. Do you have a design in mind for a knitting, crochet, or weaving (on any type of loom) project? How can you showcase the best qualities of a worsted yarn? 

We want to hear from you about all of this and anything else you can think of! 

Article and project proposals due by December 1, 2025. 

You’ll hear back from us in January 2026. 

Final articles, samples, and projects due by May 15, 2026. 

The last few mood boards are here:

Autumn 2026: Sericulture

Summer 2026: Purpose

Spring 2026: Experimental

Winter 2025: Long Draw