Word Fountain
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A project of The Osterhout Free Library
Do not submit here! This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (January 2020)
About
Word Fountain is the literary magazine of the historic Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. We invite both emerging and established writers to send us their previously unpublished short stories, poems, and flash fiction. We would even be interested in reading works that bridge or blur those categories. We prefer very short pieces as we seek to pack quality and variety into 50 to 60 pages, by regional, national, and global writers. We’re looking for concise writing with a strong, compelling voice.
Country of Publication & Year Established
 United States |
Established in 2009 |
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Audience
| Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region. |
Publication Medium & Frequency
| PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 2 x per year. |
Fiction On Hiatus
- Genres:
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. |
| SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 1,500 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 |
|---|
| 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 On Hiatus
This project has permanently closed to submissions in this category.
Poetry On Hiatus
- Genres:
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms, including: Hybrid form.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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.
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Dates
Last Updated: 18 Aug 2020
Date Added: 16 Mar 2016
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- 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.
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