Midwest Weird: Let's Get Weird: Submit to Audio Literary Magazine Gold Star Program Gold Star Free

What is Midwest Weird?

We're an audio literary magazine featuring weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers. Listen to the latest episodes in your favorite podcast player, or at MidwestWeird.com.

What is Weird?

It could be the style. The content. The genre. It could be you. If you think it’s weird, your work may fit with us. Check out our past episodes for a feel of what we like. Your work can be original, or it can be previously published.

What is NOT Weird?

Sci-fi and horror are not automatically weird. If you write in these genres, take a listen to this episode for a great example of the interesting twists and surprises that make it weird.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for weird work from writers based in the Midwest. We’re especially looking for work from writers who are women or nonbinary, part of the LGBTQ, BIPOC, and disabled communities, and/or other underrepresented writers.

We’re also looking for writers who are excited about creating audio versions of their work. Midwest Weird is expanding the notion of a literary magazine, and what creators of today can do.

How will this work?

If your work becomes part of Midwest Weird, your story can be read and produced by our team, or you can take the lead.

You will retain all rights to your story.

In the future, we'll also offer honorariums for accepted work.

What do I submit?

Send us a word or pdf doc with your fiction or nonfiction. Work should be between 1,000 to 4,000 words. A little more or less is fine. Your work can be original, or it can be previously published.

Include a short bio, including your membership in any underrepresented groups. Don't sweat if you haven't published much in the past; we're eager for new voices! Have any audio or podcast experience? Let us know!

Please only submit once within a six month period unless specifically asked. If you've previously been published by Midwest Weird, we ask that you refrain from submitting again.

Long story short

If you think we might like your work, send it our way. And stay weird.