Written Tales

Submission Guidelines

✍ Submit Your Work to Written Tales

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Paid subscribers to Written Tales submit for free through our private member form.
Submitting here as a non-member requires a minimum $3 contribution, which helps keep the magazine running.

👉 Become a paid subscriber and enjoy free submissions, member-only calls, and more.

We’re excited to read your writing! Please read our submission guidelines before submitting.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Poetry, Short Fiction, or Short Non-Fiction (1,500 words max)
  • Reprints are welcome if you retain rights and include the original publication info
  • Absolutely no AI-generated content

Each accepted piece is featured in our newsletter and across our platforms. We publish one piece per email to give your work the spotlight it deserves.

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Let readers know a little about you. Help build your audience.
Where readers can find more of your work.
If yes, include the publication name to credit below.

🙋 Tell Us a Bit More

Short answer – Helps us connect with you better.
We’re exploring optional paid feedback for writers who want it.

đź“ś Submission Terms

By clicking yes, you agree when submitting to Written Tales; you are granting us first publication and Combined Non-Exclusive Rights (including Worldwide Rights), but you, the writer, still own your work. The copyright always remains with the author. First publication rights grant us a 30-day period wherein the work is not published elsewhere. Non-Exclusive rights allow us to publish your wonderful work on our online platforms, social media channels, audio, digital and/or print publications, promotional materials (audio, digital and/or print), and archives to help further promote your work and the Written Tales writers.

đź’– Help Fund the Magazine

Your submission includes a required $3 minimum fee to support the magazine. You can contribute more if you’d like — every dollar helps us keep publishing and promoting creative voices.
Min. $3 – Thank you for supporting indie publishing!
Minimum Price: $3.00
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