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WAYWORDS
This quarterly literary journal welcomes work from writers around the world in all stages of their writing career. Each issue explores a different theme in fiction and poetry and includes a separate space for creative nonfiction tributes.
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We want to see fresh, inspiring pieces; give us chills, fill us with awe. Show us all sides: your home is here.
Please try to refrain from sending us abuse and suicide topics.
Recovery pieces are welcome!
OPEN CALL through May 20
Issue 23: Time
Editors' advice: Time influences setting and character; it could be a force of nature, an impending deadline, a science experiment, or something else entirely.
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Submissions Guidelines
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Submissions must be in English. Send each piece in a separate file.
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Limits:
up to 5,000 words of fiction
two poems up to 15 lines each
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Formatting
No identifying info inside your file
Include your piece title at top of your doc
If previously published, include credit below your title
TNR or Arial, 10/12, single spaced
Indent paragraphs
Empty margins on all sides
Empty line for scene breaks
How To Submit
File name: Piece Title - WayWords
Each piece in a separate file
Submissions accepted by email or Duosuma
submissions [at] writersworkout.net
Include your piece title and WayWords in your subject
Include your name/pseudonym and short bio in the body of your email
Attach your file in .doc/x or .odt OR paste the live, unlocked link to your GDoc or Word file
We must be able to download your file. We will not request access and we are not responsible for locked files.
You can find these settings on the Submissions page.
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The Writer's Workout will not review fanfiction, religious, political, erotic, or AI-generated content.
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Rights
​The Writer's Workout requests one-time, non-exclusive serial rights with worldwide distribution. We will not retain the right to republish the work in an additional collection.
We accept simultaneous submissions, previously published works, and you retain the right to submit your work elsewhere after we publish it.
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AI Statement
AI-generated content is theft. We do not accept anything generated in whole or part by AI.
Works published by The Writer's Workout are for entertainment purposes. These publications should not be used in whole or part for content mills, reproduced without written approval, or for training Artificial Intelligence. Humans work very hard to produce the creative works featured in our publications; they deserve our respect.
If you need to withdraw, please let us know.
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This literary journal is published in digital and print. Contributors receive a digital contributor copy. The Writer's Workout is a registered nonprofit organization run by volunteers.
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YES, we nominate!
Pushcart, Best Microfiction, and others
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Find us on...
WayWords Masthead:
Raegan Cole, Seth Cupery, Christina Ellison, Susan Kier, Jessica Morris-Reade, Michael Parker, Jr., Cassell Presnell, & Brittany Smith
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Readers: Elle Alahmar, Kit Lloyd, Jennifer Martin, Amelia Napiorkowski, Rebecca Sharp, Jules Tobias, Andrea Tode, Loren Whitmore, & Jesse Wooton
Since 2020
Issue 22: Habits
Released!
This issue is available in digital and print. See below for links.
Issue 23: Time
OPEN
April 1 - May 30​
Issue 24: Joy
July 1 - August 20
Issue 25: City
October 1 - November 20
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Recently published:
Issue 22: Habits
Featuring the collected works of Sarina Alvey, Bianca Ambrosino, Abraham Aondoana, Praise (Okunade) Ayowole, Khayelihle Rose Benghu, William Cass, Simon Collinson, Bowie Dake, John Delaney, Laurie Didesch, Arvilla Fee, Mark Henderson, Katelynn Humbles, Tonia Kalouria, Benjamin Karren, Anna Kenworthy, Lily Ann Miller, Jessica Morris-Reade, Charlotte B Olson, Sydney Salter, Christopher Stolle, Jules Tobias, Filiz Turhan, Anna Woodruff, and Tomas Zandir
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Stats and Info:
Published 450+ pieces & counting!
On average, WayWords publishes 25% of submissions received. This journal rarely solicits specific authors for work; everything we publish comes from open calls.
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Each issue is open to themed fiction and poetry as well as creative nonfiction tributes. Find tribute section information here.
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​Submission to WayWords will always be free. WayWords is published in digital and print; contributors receive a digital contributor copy. Learn how to claim your authorship on Amazon here.
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Check our FAQ for more information.
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WayWords is published in digital and print.
Contributors receive a digital contributor copy.
Starting with issue 17 (kindness), WayWords is available at EBSCOhost.
Find out what this means here.
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The Writer's Workout is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit run entirely by volunteers.
Your submission is a charitable donation; we appreciate your support!
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