Wordgathering: General call
Overview
Wordgathering: A Journal of Disability Poetry and Literature (ISSN: 2690-7089) is a digital, Open Access quarterly that has established itself as a vital forum for work engaging disability as both subject and form. The journal operates with two interconnected purposes: to publish poetry, literature, and arts that emerge from disability experience, and to foster critical conversation around disability aesthetics. Its open-access model ensures that this work remains freely available to readers, scholars, and practitioners worldwide, without financial barriers. For this general call, the journal seeks writing that reflects the breadth of disability poetics and literature. There is no submission fee, aligning with the journal's commitment to accessibility and equity in publishing. While the guidelines excerpt is not provided here, submitters should consult the full guidelines on the journal's website for details on genre, length, and formatting. The journal publishes quarterly, and accepted work will appear in an upcoming issue. The curatorial vision is rooted in disability justice and literary excellence. Wordgathering does not treat disability as a niche or marginal topic; rather, it positions disability as a central and generative force in contemporary letters. The editors are attentive to craft, originality, and the nuanced representation of disabled lives and perspectives. This is a space where formal experimentation and traditional lyric alike are welcome, provided they engage meaningfully with the journal's mission.