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We accept original, unpublished works in the following categories: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
Support the magazine and unlock full access by becoming a paid subscriber.
Submission Details
- Word Count: Short fiction and non-fiction: 100 to 1,500 words.
- Poetry: All styles and forms welcome.
- Edits: Please proofread before submitting. Work with significant grammar or spelling issues may be declined. Minor edits may be made after acceptance.
🚫 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 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
- Simultaneous submissions: Not accepted at this time.
- Reprints: Considered on a case-by-case basis if you retain the rights; reprints will be clearly labeled.
⏳ Publishing Timeline
If accepted, your work may be published within 30–60 days, depending on editorial scheduling.
📌 Submit your work here:
General Submissions | e-ChapBook Submissions
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.