Independent & student-run Gothic literary magazine for the haunting, romantic, and melancholy.

Withering Words is an independent and student-run literary magazine for Gothic literature. We publish poetry and short prose in seasonal themed issues. Our magazine has free submissions and publication for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and countries. 

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<i>Forsaken</i> seeks pieces that adhere to the Southern Gothic genre in a creative, crafted, and compelling manner. <div><br></div><div>Think isolated and decaying farms, ghosts of the past, abandoned churches and mansions, religious guilt, generational trauma, unsolved mysteries, and more. </div><div><br></div><div>We desire writing which goes beyond the surface of Southern Gothicism, meaning your writing is not required to revolve around the American South, or America in general. Location is merely one of the many elements of this genre. </div><div><br></div><div>We want you to play around with this theme and explore what <i>Forsaken</i> means to you.</div>

Forsaken - Southern Gothic Poetry Call

<i>Forsaken </i>seeks pieces that adhere to the Southern Gothic genre in a creative, crafted, and compelling manner. <div><br></div><div>Think isolated and decaying farms, ghosts of the past, abandoned churches and mansions, religious guilt, generational trauma, unsolved mysteries, and more. </div><div><br></div><div>We desire writing which goes beyond the surface of Southern Gothicism, meaning your writing is not required to revolve around the American South, or America in general. Location is merely one of the many elements of this genre. </div><div><br></div><div>We want you to play around with this theme and explore what <i>Forsaken</i> means to you.</div>

Forsaken - Southern Gothic Short Story Call

<i>Forsaken </i>seeks pieces that adhere to the Southern Gothic genre in a creative, crafted, and compelling manner. <div><br></div><div>Think isolated and decaying farms, ghosts of the past, abandoned churches and mansions, religious guilt, generational trauma, unsolved mysteries, and more. </div><div><br></div><div>We desire writing which goes beyond the surface of Southern Gothicism, meaning your writing is not required to revolve around the American South, or America in general. Location is merely one of the many elements of this genre. </div><div><br></div><div>We want you to play around with this theme and explore what <i>Forsaken </i>means to you. </div>

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