This Is What America Looks Like Anthology

A project of Washington Writers' Publishing House (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (June 2020). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Most of all today, we are asking you this question: What does America look like? THIS IS WHAT AMERICA LOOKS LIKE. Send us your poetry and fiction on America, what it is, what it could be, what it should be. We are looking for creative, provocative, insightful works. We are looking for diverse voices, for young and old, new and established, to write out America.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 10% of anthologies always charge fees.)

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2020

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Society/Culture: Current events, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Society/Culture: Current events, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026