About
So to Speak was founded in 1993 by an editorial collective of women MFA candidates at George Mason University. It has served as a space for feminist writing and art for nearly 25 years. As our journal has evolved over the years, so has our outlook on feminism. We believe in an intersectional feminist outlook which includes, advocates for, and amplifies the perspectives & experiences of marginalized women and nonbinary people. We are looking for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and visual art from various identities and backgrounds. It is no secret that the literary canon and literary journals are largely comprised of heteronormative, patriarchal, cisgender, able-bodied white men. So to Speak seeks work by writers, poets, and artists who want to challenge and change the identity of the “canonical” writer. Our mission at So to Speak is to provide a digital and print platform to amplify the voices of people of color, people with disabilities, Native and Indigenous peoples,nonbinary people, women, neurodivergent people, people of all different religions or none, migrants, refugees & immigrants (regardless of citizenship), and veterans.
Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for submissions from Black or Indigenous writers, and does not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions.
Country of Publication & Year Established
United States |
Established in 1993 |
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Publication Media & Frequency
EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Published 1 x per year. |
PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 1 x per year. |
Fiction Temp Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people.
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues).
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 4,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Temp Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues).
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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EEssay Essay | Up to 4,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Poetry Temp Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people.
- Genres:
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues).
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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PPoem Poem | No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Visual Art Temp Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, Females, Nonbinary people, Transgender people.
- Art Media:
- Open to all/most Art Media, including: Digital art, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture.
- Art Styles:
- Open to all/most Art Styles.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Sexuality/Gender (LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues).
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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AArtwork Artwork | |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | OK | Image format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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