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About the magazine
Fence is a literary and arts organization founded in 1998 by Rebecca Wolff, dedicated to publishing innovative writing and art that challenges conventional boundaries. From its inception, Fence has been a home for work that blurs genres, embraces experimental forms, and resists easy categorization. Its flagship publication, Fence magazine, along with its book imprint Fence Books, has consistently championed poets, fiction writers, and artists whose work might be considered too risky for mainstream venues. The organization operates with a commitment to aesthetic risk-taking and intellectual curiosity, fostering a community of writers and readers who value the unconventional.
Submitting your work
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Fence welcomes submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid work that demonstrate formal innovation and a willingness to take risks. Before submitting, familiarize yourself with the magazine's aesthetic by reading recent issues. They accept submissions via their online portal and charge a small reading fee for some categories. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but notify them immediately if your work is accepted elsewhere. Response times can vary, so patience is advised. For book submissions, query first unless otherwise specified. They value work that is intellectually rigorous and emotionally resonant, and they appreciate cover letters that contextualize your work within contemporary conversations.
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