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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 February 20
Issue 22: Habits
Editors' advice: habits are things you do the same way every time, usually with the hope of a positive outcome.
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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, Susan Kier, Jessica Morris-Reade, Michael Parker, Jr., & Cassell Presnell
Readers: Tosin Ebunola, Kit Lloyd, Amelia Napiorkowski, Rebecca Sharp, Jules Tobias, Andrea Tode, Loren Whitmore, & Jesse Wooton
Since 2020
Issue 20: Messy
Released!
This issue is available in digital and print. See below for links.
Issue 21: Wonder
in review
October 1 - November 20
Issue 22: Habits
OPEN CALL
January 1 - February 20
Issue 23: Time
April 1 - May 20
Recently published:
Issue 20: Messy
This features the collected works of Kevin B., Dru Allyson Burtz, Mary Anna Case, Lisa Colburn, Arvilla Fee, Connie Johnson Hambley, Rebecca Herz, Shana Hollowell, Paul Hostovsky, Charles Leggett, Bil Lepp, Simon MacCulloch, Zoé Mahfouz, Jacqueline Morgan, Amelia Napiorkowski, Arthur Neong, Dimitry Partsi, Susan M. Pendley, Darrell Petska, Louise Piper, Rigo, Cami Rumble, Richard A. Shury, Katie Thorn, K. J. Watson, Sean Whalen, Gregory Whitworth-Neufeld, and Nick Young
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Stats and Info:
Published 400+ 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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