Written Tales

Written Tales Our goal, help bring literature back to the forefront through poetry and short story.

đź’ˇ Got a Poem or Story That Deserves the Page? https://writtentales.substack.com/p/got-a-poem-or-story-that-deservesGot a...
06/06/2025

đź’ˇ Got a Poem or Story That Deserves the Page?

https://writtentales.substack.com/p/got-a-poem-or-story-that-deserves

Got a poem or story that deserves the page?

We’re reading year-round and accepting work for upcoming editions — poetry, flash, short fiction, and creative nonfiction.

There’s a $3 submission fee to keep the lights on and the slush pile manageable.

Want to skip the fee? Become a member and submit free forever.

This week’s optional prompt: “The Edge of Something” — moments of tension, change, or quiet beginnings.

Ready to send us your work?
👉 Submit here (https://www.writtentales.com/open-submissions/)

Submissions open year-round, read on a rolling basis.

Submissions are open. Just $3 to be considered. We’re looking for poems, flash fiction, and short stories that cut deep, say something real, or leave a mark in 500 words or less.

Give your character a secret. Now write the moment they’re almost exposed. 500 words. No names. Just heat. Ready to subm...
06/03/2025

Give your character a secret. Now write the moment they’re almost exposed. 500 words. No names. Just heat.

Ready to submit?

Written Tales is always looking for poetry & short stories from writers around the world. Our general open submissions form is always open. Submit today!

🗝️ The Written Tales Vault: Vol. 3: This Sunday night, we're cracking open the vault with a lineup that lingers. From ap...
06/02/2025

🗝️ The Written Tales Vault: Vol. 3: This Sunday night, we're cracking open the vault with a lineup that lingers. From apocalyptic visions to quiet reckonings, these four pieces explore sacrifice, survival, and the brutal honesty that comes with self-reflection. Settle in, these aren’t meant to fade quickly.

https://writtentales.substack.com/p/the-written-tales-vault-vol-3

This Sunday night, we're cracking open the vault with a lineup that lingers. From apocalyptic visions to quiet reckonings, these four pieces explore sacrifice, survival, and the brutal honesty that comes with self-reflection. Settle in, these aren’t meant to fade quickly.

🗝️ The Written Tales Vault: Vol. 1Rediscovered gems from the Written Tales archive, plus one writing tip. https://writte...
05/21/2025

🗝️ The Written Tales Vault: Vol. 1
Rediscovered gems from the Written Tales archive, plus one writing tip.

https://writtentales.substack.com/p/the-written-tales-vault-vol-1

This week, we’re opening the vault to spotlight four powerful works you may have missed, from subtle heartbreaks to quiet reflections. Whether you’re new here or a longtime reader, these pieces still carry weight.

Rediscovered gems from the Written Tales archive, plus one writing tip. This week, we’re opening the vault to spotlight four powerful works you may have missed, from subtle heartbreaks to quiet reflections. Whether you’re new here or a longtime reader, these pieces still carry weight.

In Light House in the Forest by Wayne Russell, autumn fades into winter as nature sharpens its blade—each line a reflect...
05/20/2025

In Light House in the Forest by Wayne Russell, autumn fades into winter as nature sharpens its blade—each line a reflection on seasonal shifts and the soul’s quiet reckoning. If your poetry captures the wildness of nature or the stillness within, submit to Written Tales and be part of our journey.

Poem by Wayne Russell

In Then, An Ever Present Now by Kelly Neal, weaving and storytelling merge into a meditation on time, memory, and myth. ...
05/20/2025

In Then, An Ever Present Now by Kelly Neal, weaving and storytelling merge into a meditation on time, memory, and myth. If your flash fiction carries a lyrical or timeless voice, submit to Written Tales and share your thread of the narrative.

Flash Fiction by Kelly Neal

In Rejection by Jeral Williams, a quiet walk is marked by moonlit teardrops and a sudden shift into darkness—a minimalis...
05/20/2025

In Rejection by Jeral Williams, a quiet walk is marked by moonlit teardrops and a sudden shift into darkness—a minimalist poem with a heavy emotional footprint. If your poetry captures emotion in spare strokes, submit to Written Tales and let your silence speak volumes.

Poem by Jeral Williams

In Mystery Task by Susan Cornford, an alien race scoffs at origin myths while ignoring the evidence scattered across the...
05/19/2025

In Mystery Task by Susan Cornford, an alien race scoffs at origin myths while ignoring the evidence scattered across their landscape—an eerie parable of denial and forgotten truths. If your fiction dances between satire and sci-fi, submit to Written Tales and explore strange new worlds.

Flash Fiction by Susan Cornford

In Limited Supplies by H.R. Harper, wounds become portals to proof, pain, and divinity—each line digging deeper into spi...
05/19/2025

In Limited Supplies by H.R. Harper, wounds become portals to proof, pain, and divinity—each line digging deeper into spiritual exhaustion. If your poetry embraces vulnerability or existential depth, submit to Written Tales and reveal your raw truth.

Poem by H.R. Harper

In Percival Primble & the Depository of Love by Mark Ready, Agatha endures condescension and bland egg salad in a care f...
05/19/2025

In Percival Primble & the Depository of Love by Mark Ready, Agatha endures condescension and bland egg salad in a care facility, until a mysterious letter sparks both suspicion and longing. If your writing balances wit with emotional undercurrents, submit to Written Tales and be read with care.

Short Story by Mark Ready

In The Flamenco by Vijack, a spontaneous detour into a flamenco bar leads to a vivid night of music, movement, and cultu...
05/18/2025

In The Flamenco by Vijack, a spontaneous detour into a flamenco bar leads to a vivid night of music, movement, and cultural magic. If your work celebrates atmosphere, rhythm, or unexpected inspiration, submit to Written Tales and join our creative stage.

Poem by Vijack

In Prodigal by Laura Turzo, a newcomer to New York finds both belonging and heartbreak in a single subway ride—his fasci...
05/18/2025

In Prodigal by Laura Turzo, a newcomer to New York finds both belonging and heartbreak in a single subway ride—his fascination with the city collides with the raw reality of those forgotten by it. If your writing captures human complexity in fleeting moments, submit to Written Tales and share your story.

Flash Fiction by Laura Turzo

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