FIRSTS A project of Pankhearst (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Which first time you write about is entirely up to you, but we hear sex, drugs, and rock & roll sell well. Tell us about your first piercing, your first tattoo, your first broken-heart, your first period, your first bout of chemo. Tell us about anything that meant so much to you that you still remember it deep down in your bones. Tell us about something that still makes you laugh. Or hide your face in shame. For this collection, we are looking for raw, real, and well written pieces Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Personal.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) FIRSTS 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 ProjectsAmerica is not the World CLOSEDDeranged CLOSEDLife During Wartime CLOSEDPankhearst Fresh/Fresh Featured CLOSEDPankhearst Singles Club CLOSEDSlim Volume CLOSEDTen Thirty One CLOSED MATURE 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