Written Tales Magazine
Short Stories. Big Voices.
A member-funded literary publication sharing flash fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and short stories under 2,000 words.
📚 Fresh Reads from the Magazine
If You Were Here
A reflective poem on grief, longing, and memory, If You Were Here by Jonathan Ukah weaves metaphor and emotion through…
A Summer Sestina – Poem by Amelie Lynn Peterson
In A Summer Sestina, Amelie Lynn Peterson captures the blur of heat, haze, and half-forgotten feelings—where earbuds replace thoughts and…
The Perfect Beach – Poem by Kathy Whitham
In The Perfect Beach, Kathy Whitham captures a backyard summer moment—mud-caked kids, striped lawn chairs, and mothers with Viceroys and…
Coney Island – Free Verse Poem by Stephen Barile
In Coney Island by Stephen Barile, the cold streets and neon glow of Tulare Street frame a quiet moment of…
💡 What is Written Tales?
Written Tales is more than a magazine—it’s a creative playground for flash fiction, poetry, and short-form storytelling. Since 2017, we’ve published 500+ authors from around the world. Now fully digital and member-supported, we offer writing challenges, publication opportunities, and a platform to be heard.
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We accept short stories, poetry, and challenge responses from paid members—or non-members via a small submission fee. Digital chapbooks, challenges, and more await.
Submit Your Work📘 Explore Our Chapbooks
Browse our seasonal chapbooks filled with the best short fiction and poetry. Currently digital-only. Print returns if demand grows!
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