Submissions Guidelines
Submission Guidelines
Share your poetry and short fiction with the Written Tales community.
We accept original, unpublished works in the following categories:
- Poetry (all forms welcome)
- Flash Fiction
- Short Fiction
- Short Non-Fiction
We believe in showcasing emotionally deep and thought-provoking writing. Submissions are reviewed with care and respect for your voice as a writer.
Who Can Submit?
Submissions are open to both free and paid subscribers of Written Tales.
Paid subscribers receive:
- Free submissions through our private member-only form (no submission fee)
- Priority reading and faster response times
- Access to exclusive member-only calls and writing challenges
Free subscribers and non-members are welcome to submit via our public form, which requires a $3 minimum submission fee. This helps us keep the magazine running and support our contributors
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Submission Details
- Word Count: Short fiction and non-fiction should be 100 to 1,500 words.
- Poetry: All styles and forms welcome.
- Edits: Please proofread before submitting. We reserve the right to reject work with major grammar or spelling errors. Minor edits will be made post-acceptance.
No AI-Generated Work
We do not accept any submissions generated by AI tools (ChatGPT, OpenAI, Sudowrite, etc.). We value and protect the human creative process. Submissions found to be AI-generated will be permanently banned.
Rights & Copyright
By submitting to Written Tales, you grant us first publication rights and non-exclusive rights to publish your work in our online, digital, audio, print, and promotional platforms.
- You, the author, retain full copyright.
- We ask that you credit Written Tales Magazine as the original place of publication if your work appears elsewhere after the 30-day exclusivity period.
Reprints & Simultaneous Submissions
- We do not accept simultaneous submissions at this time.
- We may consider reprints if you still retain the rights. Please note that reprints will be clearly marked.
Publishing Timeline
If accepted, your work may appear within 30 to 60 days, depending on current publication volume.
How to Submit
Use this link to submit your work: Submission Form
Submissions are open year-round. You’ll receive a response within 14–21 days. If you haven’t heard from us after that, feel free to follow up.
Want your work featured in future issues or chapbooks? Submit today—and join a growing literary community that believes in the power of words.