The Forge: Fiction (tip-jar)
Before you apply
About this call
The Forge operates as a nonprofit literary magazine (tax ID # 82-0910097) with a submission model that separates financial support from editorial evaluation. This particular category is explicitly designed for writers who can comfortably afford a $3 contribution—of which the magazine receives $1.86—and who wish to sustain its operations. The organization states unambiguously that all submissions, whether accompanied by a contribution or not, will receive equal treatment. This is not a contest or a prize; it is a standard reading period with a voluntary, tax-deductible giving option. For the working writer, the arrangement is transparent: the fee is not a barrier to entry but a gesture of patronage. The magazine’s nonprofit status means the contribution is deductible to the extent allowed by law, and the editorial process remains blind to the contributor’s choice. The absence of a prize or publication guarantee underscores that this is a general call for short fiction, not a competition. The deadline is fixed at September 7, 2026, and the submission window is remote. What the writer receives is consideration by an editorial team that has publicly committed to non-discriminatory review. There is no stated honorarium, advance, or contributor copy in the provided facts. The curatorial vision is therefore implied by the magazine’s nonprofit, reader-supported model: a commitment to literary fiction sustained by its community rather than by institutional underwriting or contest revenue. Writers should approach this as a straightforward submission to a small, mission-driven publication.
What to send
Missa hasn’t recorded the required materials for this call. These are suggestions, not the organizer’s requirements. Check the official guidelines before preparing your application.
Original writing adhering to the publication's guidelines.
Accepted formats: writing, fiction, short_story.