Fractured Atlas

a poetry & hybrid journal of trans* & gender-expansive voices published 3 times per year, along with one youth issue each year. the journal is published by new words {press}.

new words {press} is a non-profit literary press based in New York, NY, dedicated to elevating trans* and gender-expansive voices through poetry and hybrid works. Established in 2023, the press publishes a journal that showcases both emerging and established poets, emphasizing experimental and boundary-pushing content. The inaugural issue featured 37 writers, including 15 experimental and hybrid works, all contributing to a diverse and inclusive literary landscape. (newwordspress.com)

The press's mission is to provide a platform for trans* and gender-expansive poets whose work may be overlooked by mainstream cisgender journals. They seek polished, risk-taking poetry that challenges conventional forms and content, aiming to surprise and inspire readers. Submissions are accepted year-round, with a response time of 4 to 6 weeks, and authors are compensated with cash and copies of the publication. (clmp.org)

In addition to the journal, new words {press} offers chapbook publications, focusing on poetry or hybrid-poetry collections by trans* and/or gender-expansive poets. These chapbooks are professionally produced and distributed through IngramSpark, ensuring wide availability. Authors receive a $200 honorarium and 40% of all sales, excluding author copies purchased at cost. (newwordspress.com)

The press is led by Managing Editor brooklyn baggett, a trans woman committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in the literary community. (clmp.org)

Through its publications and initiatives, new words {press} fosters a vibrant community for trans* and gender-expansive poets, encouraging the exploration of diverse experiences and expressions within the literary world.

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the citizen trans* {project} by new words {press} seeks to publish & archive the voices & experiences of trans* writers in this anti-trans, post-election country. we’re sad. we’re angry. we’re disillusioned, tired & betrayed. as writers, it’s our job to write regardless. to shed light, to truth tell, to burn.

the theme is simple: post-election writing. send us your tears, your rage, your hope, your hopelessness. send us your words. there is no voting process. if it’s on theme, we publish it online. Nothing is off limits except hate speech (decided on a case by case basis). we will be adding work weekly. 

one piece of work per person.
accepting poetry, art, or short prose (prose can be no more than 500 words) that matches the theme. prose can be short-fiction or nonfiction, journal entry, essay, spell. whatever, as long as it’s on topic & 500 words or less.
AI generated work not accepted.
anyone identifying as trans* or gender-expansive in any way is welcome to submit.
all submissions must be sent as MS Word or plain text document. .jpg and .png accepted for art submissions.
submissions must go through submittable. 
as always, there is no submission fee.
there is no payment for the project
publication is online only (new words {press} website.
content will be added to the website weekly.
make your voice heard! 

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nw{p} is a trans and gender-expansive poetry and hybrid journal, but that doesn’t mean work must be related to those topics. we publish work from emerging and established trans* poets all over the world. we want polished work that makes us stop mid-poem to catch our breath and linger. we want words that surprise us; words that make us catch fire. in addition to more traditional forms of poetry, nw{p} is a place for experimentation and hybrid process– work that mainstream journals won’t publish. ultimately we want nw{p} to reside in the spectrum of life. see issue one, two, or three to get an idea of what we're interested in. We never charge a reading fee. Expect 2-4 weeks for a response, though it's often much faster than that. Payment is $10 + one copy.
All submissions must go through Submittable.
Do NOT include your name on your submission document.
We are especially interested in hybrid work including visual/art poetry.
All submissions should be submitted as a SINGLE document. PDF and .docx accepted formats (.docx greatly preferred). Each poem should begin on a new page.
File name should be: Submission-[Genre]. Do NOT include your name in the submission or file name.
Simultaneous submission accepted. Please notify us right away if work is submitted elsewhere.
Reprints accepted. Please indicate where the work was originally printed so we may provide credit.
Contributors receive $10 (Venmo, PayPal, cashapp only) + one copy.
Do not submit AI works.
We reserve First Rights. All rights revert back to author upon publication. However, future publications/postings of the work should credit new words {press}.
READ THIS. YEAH YOU: The number of submissions continue to increase with each issue. Not following the file formatting and naming instructions above could result in an automatic denial.
POETRY
Up to 3 poems
No more than 8 pages total.
Each poem should begin on a new page.
EXPERIMENTAL
Up to 3 poems
No more than 10 pages total.
Erasure work, experimental forms and language, shape poems, or whatever else. We’re interested as long as it can be printed.
HYBRID
Up to 3 pieces
No more than 10 pages total.
Color art is accepted
If the submission of a single document will not work please reach out to us using the contact form on our website.

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