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Wigleaf

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About the magazine

Wigleaf is an online literary magazine founded in 2008 by Scott Garson, dedicated to publishing very short fiction, typically under 500 words. From its inception, Wigleaf has championed the flash fiction form, treating brevity not as a constraint but as a site of concentrated narrative power. The magazine's ethos is one of discernment and generosity: it seeks work that is immediate, resonant, and meticulously crafted, often blending the quotidian with the surreal. Over time, Wigleaf has become a central node in the flash fiction community, not only through its regular issues but also via the annual Wigleaf Top 50, a widely respected list that highlights the best very short fiction published each year.

Editorial focus

Wigleaf publishes accomplished fiction under 1,000 words. Their stories appeared in the last two volumes of the Pushcart Prize annual. Feature interviews with their editor appeared in the 2021 volume of Best Microfiction and in the 2022 volume of Best Small Fictions.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodAug 26 to Nov 30
Reading feeNo
PaymentNo payment
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Wigleaf accepts submissions of flash fiction up to 500 words, with no minimum. Writers should submit only previously unpublished work. The magazine values precision, voice, and a sense of completeness within extreme brevity. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but please withdraw promptly if accepted elsewhere. Response times vary, but the editors appreciate patience and discourage queries about status. For the best sense of the magazine's aesthetic, read several recent issues before submitting.

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