Website
Type Of Publisher
Magazine, Press
Genres Published
Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, Cross Genre Hybrid, Essays, Experimental, Flash Fiction, Horror Thriller Suspense, Humor, Interviews, Mystery Crime, Sci Fi Fantasy Speculative, Young Adult
Year Established
2016
Address
Billings, MT
Name
Kevin Saitta
Title
Founder / Editor
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Written Tales is a literary magazine dedicated to uncensored expression and maximum reach. We provide new and established writers a platform to share poetry, flash fiction, and short stories, without gatekeeping or creative compromise. Our mission is to reignite literature’s cultural relevance by amplifying bold, emotionally resonant work across a wide network of digital and social channels.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Reading Period
Year round
Response Time
1 - 4 weeks
Fee Amount
$3 (Writers who are not paid members pay a small reading fee to submit)
Author Payments
none
Formats
paperback, print, chapbook, ebook, digital, other
Contests
no
Number Of Issues Per Year
1
Price Per Issue
9.99
Subscription Price
$9mo / $80yr
Total Subscribers
-
Total Circulation
1,200
Number Of Books Published Per Year
4-12
Distributors
Direct digital distribution via Substack, website, and Draft2Digital for print/digital chapbooks
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
We seek fresh, authentic voices with emotional depth and strong craft. Work that moves, surprises, or challenges. Poetry, flash, and stories that resonate and linger, writing that sparks connection and leaves a lasting impression.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Be authentic and polished. Read our past work to understand our style. Don’t be discouraged by rejection, keep writing. Join our community for support. We look forward to your submission!
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