Wendy’s Subway

Manuscript submissions

Wendy’s Subway typically announces open calls for residencies and submissions on its website and through its newsletter. Artists and writers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the organization’s past programs and publications to understand its aesthetic and political commitments. Proposals should demonstrate a clear sense of how the residency or opportunity would support the development of a specific project or writing practice, rather than a general desire for space. Given the organization’s emphasis on community and process, applicants should articulate how their work engages with or contributes to a broader conversation. It is advisable to submit only when a call is open, and to follow guidelines closely; unsolicited submissions are generally not accepted.

Wendy’s Subway is a reading room, writing space, and independent publisher in Bushwick, Brooklyn. We support emerging artists and writers in making experimental, urgent work and create alternative modes for learning and thinking in community. Wendy’s Subway is dedicated to encouraging creative, critical, and discursive engagement with arts and literature. We prioritize collaboration and horizontal decision-making in our work towards being a responsive and sustainable organization.