WayWords Journal
Literary Magazine
Current theme: "flash fiction" Editors ask you to show big emotions in micro moments using few words.
Highlights
- Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
- Response time: 1-2 months*Editor reported data
- Acceptance rate: 46% *Editor reported data
- Work acquired through solicitation: 0%
PaysNo
FeeNo
Accepts simultaneous submissions
What's that?
When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time
Accepts previously published
What's that?
When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary
Nominates for prizes
From the editors
Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
From the editors
Contributors will receive an epub copy on publication day. We're contacting past contributors with epub copies of their issues.
Has examples online
Offers expedited response
What's that?
Expedited submission: When the magazine offers a faster response time for an extra fee
Fiction - 250 words max
Max words: 250
Max pieces: 1
Sub Genres: All / surprise us
How to submit
Processs
Email
Cover letter
Please don't stress over a cover letter or bio at the time of submission. If accepted, we'll ask for a short bio when we send revision notes. 1st or 3rd is up to you, you're welcome to include links; try to keep your bio under 50 words.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
Entries must include this Title Information in this order at the top of the document body, aligned left: Name or Pseudonym, email Entry Title WayWords: [theme name or tribute] Word or Line Count Please do not put your Title Information in the header margin or in your email. If your submission was previously published, please let us know where below your word/line count. We do NOT accept .pdf! Please use .doc, .docx, or .odt. Recommended: single spaced, indented paragraphs for fiction, TNR or Arial, 10 or 12, empty 1" margins.
Author's rights
YOURS forever and always. The Writer's Workout requests one-time, non-exclusive serial rights with worldwide distribution. We accept simultaneous submissions, previously published works, and you retain the right to submit your published work elsewhere after we publish it.
Additional info
"Each issue is themed for fiction and poetry. We also accept tribute/experience pieces with open topic."
Tracker statistics
19
Total submissions tracked
51 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
43 days
Fastest response time
89 days
Slowest response time
*Weird response times we excluded from calculations: 297 days
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Submission calls
General
Deadline: Aug 20, 2024
flash fiction
Editors ask you to show big emotions in micro moments using few words.
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Jessica Morris-Reade
Editor-in-Chief
Seth Cupery
Editor
Réven Widener
Editor
Sofie Leggett
Editor