Type Of Publisher
Digital
Genres Published
Essays, Fiction, Poetry, Reviews, Visual Art
Year Established
2013
Address
Branford, United States
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Established by combat veterans and maintained by a diverse board of veterans, military spouses, and people who are compelled by themes related to trauma, The Wrath-Bearing Tree publishes essays, reviews, fiction, and poetry on military, economic, and social violence or their consequences. We do not often draw lines in the sand, but when we do, we typically put ourselves to the left of that line. We despise kitsch, propaganda, and state-sanctioned murder. To our credit, we have not given up on the human race.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Reading Period
Year round
Response Time
4 - 6 weeks
Author Payments
none
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
2-4 succinct paragraphs that both showcase your writing ability and effectively describe the story / essay / poem you're submitting is sufficient.
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
Originality, vitality, beauty.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Don't be discouraged if a piece is rejected—we have a pretty good accept rate—but some of our best publications have taken weeks or months of editing. If we see potential in a piece, work with us!
Do You Have A Favorite Unsolicited Submission Discovery Or Anecdote?
WBT published a story in September 2020 that an author had shopped repeatedly, receiving numerous rejections. We were enthusiastic about publishing. They sent a note thanking us for finally seeing the potential. This is not uncommon.
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
Every reader is our ideal reader!
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