Issue 24 invites writers to explore themes of “joy” in fiction and poetry.
Editors’ advice: From the perfect cup of coffee to that big promotion to welcoming a new life, joy is all around us.
Send fiction (up to 5,000 words) or poetry (up to 15 lines, limit two per writer).
No identifying info inside your file.
Include your piece title at top of your doc
TNR or Arial, 10/12, single spaced
Indent paragraphs for fiction
Empty margins on all sides
Empty line for scene breaks
Each piece in a separate file.
If the piece was previously published, cite the original below your piece title.
Name your file with piece title and WayWords
If submitting by email, include your name/pseudonym and short bio in your email body.
Submissions including fanfiction, religious, political, or erotic content will be rejected unread.
Please do not submit AI-generated “content”.
Please try to avoid subjects of abuse or suicide. Recovery subjects are welcome!
Submissions accepted through Duosuma and email. Links on our website.
Visit our website to explore our other publications, competitions, and resources.
Rights:
WayWords requests one-time, non-exclusive serial rights with worldwide distribution.
We accept simultaneous submissions, previously published works, and you’re welcome to submit your work elsewhere after we publish it.
This journal is published in digital and print; issues are available on EBSCO. Contributors receive a contributor copy. The Writer’s Workout is a registered nonprofit organization run by volunteers.
