WayWords Literary Journal The Writer's Workout This journal invites works from writers around the world in all stages of their writing career. We're looking for fresh, inspiring pieces; give us chills, fill us with awe. Show us all sides: your home is here.Issues are themed; fiction (up tp 5,000 words) or poetry (limit two per writer).This journal also accepts CNF tribute pieces on any topic under 5,000 words through a separate tribute call. Please note the Title Information for tribute pieces requires the word "Tribute". Required Title Information in this order at the top of the document body, aligned left: Name or Pseudonym, email Entry Title WayWords Word or Line CountSubmissions without correct Title Information as listed above will be rejected unread. Submissions including fanfiction, religious, political, or erotic content will be rejected. Please do not submit AI-assisted or generated content.Please try to avoid subjects of abuse and suicide. Recovery pieces are welcome!Please visit our website to explore our other publications, competitions, and resources.Rights:WayWords requests one-time, non-exclusive serial rights with worldwide distribution. We accept simultaneous submissions, previously published works, and you're welcome to submit your work elsewhere after we publish it.Masthead:Réven Widener, Seth Cupery, Sofie Leggett, & Cassell PresnellThis journal is published in digital and print. Contributors receive a contributor copy. The Writer's Workout is a registered nonprofit organization run by volunteers. Tribute Section Free Tip Jar Option OpenCloses on Thursday, November 20, 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 154 days).This call is for tribute pieces in Creative Nonfiction, up to 5,000 words. Submissions will be collected at the end of each issue call on the 20th of February, May, August, and November for the corresponding issue but the call will remain open indefinitely.Title Information is required in the order listed, at the top of each piece, aligned left:Name or Pseudonym, email addressEntry TitleWayWords TRIBUTEWord or Line CountSubmissions without correct Title Information as listed above will be rejected unread.Submissions including fanfiction, religious, political, or erotic content will be rejected unread.Please do not submit AI-assisted or generated content.Please try to avoid subjects of abuse and suicide. Recovery subjects are welcome!Please visit our website to explore our other publications, competitions, and resources.Rights:WayWords requests one-time, non-exclusive serial rights with worldwide distribution.We accept simultaneous submissions, previously published works, and you're welcome to submit your work elsewhere after we publish it.This journal is published in digital and print. Contributors receive a contributor copy. The Writer's Workout is a registered nonprofit organization run by volunteers.Submit Other Related ProjectsFiction Potluck ContestTalesThe Writer's GamesWrite Track Competition