Submission Guidelines 

At Scribeworth, we’re always on the lookout for fresh voices and compelling narratives that push the boundaries of popular fiction, literary fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry. Whether you’re an emerging writer or an established author, we invite you to share your work with us for publication consideration. We publish on a quarterly basis: March, June, September, December. Our inaugural issue will be published in March 2025. 

 

​We Like:

 

Fiction (Literary, Popular, and Upmarket): We’re drawn to stories that inspire, captivate and entertain, whether it’s through gripping plotlines, memorable characters, or imaginative worlds. From literary fiction to fantasy and sci-fi, we’re interested in thought-provoking, narratives that connect with a wide range of readers.

 

Literary Fiction: We appreciate nuanced stories that explore the human condition, delving deep into character development and offering layered, thought-provoking themes. Whether your work is introspective, experimental, or minimalist, we’re interested in prose that pushes boundaries and evokes a strong emotional or intellectual response from the reader.

 

Poetry: Send us poems that make us feel. We are especially drawn to free verse, but we appreciate any work that moves us emotionally and showcases a mastery of language.

 

Creative Non-Fiction: If you have a true story to tell that is engaging and resonates with universal themes, we’d love to read it. We seek essays and memoirs that offer new perspectives and thoughtful reflections on life experiences.

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We focus on work with secular themes, and are not seeking religious works. 

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Submission Deadlines for Each Issue:
For the March Issue: Submissions are accepted from October 1 to November 30.
For the June Issue: Submissions are accepted from January 1 to February 28.
For the September Issue: Submissions are accepted from April 1 to May 31.
For the December Issue: Submissions are accepted from July 1 to August 31.

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Submission Guidelines:

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We only accept submissions that are in English. 

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Word Count:

• Short stories: 1,500 to 5,000 words (double spaced)

• Flash Fiction: 250-1,000 words (double spaced)

• Creative non-fiction essays: 1,000 to 2,500 words (double spaced)

• Poetry: Up to three poems per entry : 10-50 lines each (single spaced)

Format:

• Submit your work in .docx and .doc format.

Originality:

• We only accept previously unpublished work.

• We do not accept AI-generated or AI-assisted work. We prefer the work of humans.

• Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but please notify us immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere.

Publication Rights:​

• By submitting, you grant Scribeworth first publication rights. All other rights revert to the author upon publication, and we kindly ask for acknowledgment if the work is republished elsewhere.

Payment

• Scribeworth is currently unable to offer monetary compensation for accepted submissions. However, your work will be featured prominently in our digital publication, reaching an engaged audience of literary enthusiasts. It will also be considered for inclusion in our print anthology. We deeply value the creative contributions of our writers and are committed to providing a platform for emerging voices.
   

Submit Your Work​

 

 

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