Submission Guidelines
Written Tales publishes original, unpublished poetry, flash fiction, short fiction, and creative nonfiction from writers around the world.
We look for work grounded in specific, concrete imagery: pieces that show rather than tell, bringing the reader into a particular moment through vivid, tangible detail. Abstract or purely emotional work is not a good fit for us.
What We Accept
- Poetry (all forms welcome)
- Flash Fiction
- Short Fiction
- Creative Nonfiction
Who Can Submit?
Written Tales is open to both members and non-members.
- Paid Members → Submit free through the private member form
- Non-Members → $5 contribution per submission
Become a paid member for free submissions, priority reading, faster response times, and access to member-only writing challenges.
Submission Details
- Fiction and nonfiction: 100–1,500 words
- Poetry: all styles and forms welcome
- Please proofread before submitting. Work with significant grammar or spelling issues may be declined.
- No simultaneous submissions
- No reprints
No AI-Generated Work
We do not accept any submissions generated by AI tools (ChatGPT, OpenAI, Sudowrite, etc.). Written Tales exists to support human creativity. Submissions found to be AI-generated will result in a permanent ban.
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.
Response Time
You’ll receive a response within 14–21 days. If you haven’t heard from us after that, feel free to follow up.
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