Behind the Yellow Wallpaper: New Tales of Madness A project of New Lit Salon Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About In 1892 Charlotte Perkins Gilman published “The Yellow Wallpaper” as a critique of the commonly prescribed, but often lethal “Rest Cure,” which she herself had suffered through. This “cure” (which involved confinement and discouragement from mental activity) had the potential to lead women to insanity – even death. Gilman’s efforts helped change the public perception of isolation treatments for female hysteria but over a century later the treatment of women’s psychological ailments remains problematic and subject to gendered bias. Simultaneously, women continue to face social stresses that make them vulnerable to mental illness. In short, for so many reasons, many women remain trapped in mental illness, creeping Behind the Yellow Wallpaper, battling to get out. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Behind the Yellow Wallpaper: New Tales of Madness Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsDress Him Up: A Tailored Collection of Bespoke Fiction CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsDress You Up: A Fashion Anthology CLOSEDFirst Came Fear CLOSEDNew List Salon Press Southern Gothic Anthology CLOSEDStartling Sci-Fi: New Tales of the Beyond CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only