Literary Journal

Write or Die Magazine

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About the magazine

Write or Die Magazine is an online literary publication founded in 2014 by a collective of writers and editors seeking to bridge the gap between rigorous craft and digital accessibility. From its inception, the magazine has prioritized work that risks emotional and formal vulnerability, often featuring hybrid essays, flash fiction, and poetry that resist easy categorization. Its core mission is to provide a platform for emerging and underrepresented voices while maintaining a critical eye toward the intersections of art, politics, and personal experience. The magazine operates as a quarterly online issue, with rolling submissions and occasional themed anthologies.

Editorial focus

Write or Die Magazine is an online publication committed to showcasing contemporary works from both emerging and established writers. It is a vibrant, inclusive community dedicated to supporting and uplifting diverse voices in the literary world. The editors believe fostering a strong, interconnected community is key to helping writers grow, learn, and inspire one another. Their workshops and magazine offerings focus on breaking traditional boundaries, offering writers a place to experiment, heal, and explore bold new directions in their craft.

FictionCreative Nonfiction

Submitting your work

Reading periodJan 1 to May 31

Reading feeYes

PaymentCash

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Writers should read at least two full issues before submitting to understand the magazine's tonal range, which favors specificity over abstraction and avoids academic jargon. Submit via Submittable only; simultaneous submissions are accepted but require immediate withdrawal if placed elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter that states the piece's genre and word count—no biographical embellishment. Response times average 4-6 weeks; queries after 90 days are discouraged. The editors value work that feels necessary, not merely competent.

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