The Forge: Nonfiction (tip-jar)
Before you apply
About this call
The Forge operates as a nonprofit literary magazine with a stated commitment to equitable review: submissions routed through this tip-jar category are evaluated on the same terms as those submitted without payment. The $3 contribution—of which the magazine receives $1.86—is framed not as a reading fee but as optional support for the publication's operations, and is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law under tax ID # 82-0910097. For the nonfiction writer, this call represents a straightforward pathway into a general essay submission pool. There is no thematic prompt, no contest, and no prize attached; the opportunity is publication consideration itself. The absence of a guidelines excerpt or materials list in the listing suggests that submitters should consult The Forge's standard nonfiction guidelines for formatting and length expectations before uploading. The curatorial posture here is one of transparency rather than exclusivity. By separating the act of financial support from the act of editorial judgment—and by stating that separation explicitly—The Forge positions itself within a growing cohort of nonprofit magazines attempting to reconcile open reading periods with the material costs of operating. Writers who value that model may find the tip-jar category a meaningful way to participate; writers who do not should feel no compunction about using the standard free channel.
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, nonfiction, essay.