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About

Writers Resist is a feminist literary collective born of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. We publish creative expressions of resistance by diverse writers and artists from around the globe. We’re dedicated to challenging all things that diminish our collective quest for social justice and a healthy planet for all, while having a bit of fun.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2016

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year.

Fiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Action-Adventure Action-AdventureOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Erotica EroticaOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Suspense/Thriller Suspense/ThrillerOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Satirical, Transgressive.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Folklore/Mythology (See guidelines), Nature/Environment (See guidelines), Politics/Political Science (See guidelines), Sexuality/Gender (See guidelines), Society/Culture (Social issues, See guidelines), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 2,500 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Nonfiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Personal, Satirical.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Folklore/Mythology (See guidelines), Nature/Environment (See guidelines), Politics/Political Science (See guidelines), Sexuality/Gender (See guidelines), Social Sciences (See guidelines), Society/Culture (Social issues, See guidelines), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Essay EssayUp to 2,500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 2,500 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Poetry Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Action-Adventure Action-AdventureOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Erotica EroticaOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Suspense/Thriller Suspense/ThrillerOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms, including: Free verse, Hybrid form, Narrative poetry, Sonnet, Other form.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Satirical, Transgressive.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Folklore/Mythology (See guidelines), Nature/Environment (See guidelines), Politics/Political Science (See guidelines), Sexuality/Gender (See guidelines), Society/Culture (Social issues, See guidelines), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions Video format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Visual Art Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Art Media:
Open to all/most Art Media, including: Drawing, Illustration, Cartoon/Comic strip, Painting, Photography.
Art Styles:
Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Abstract, Absurdist, Classical/Neoclassical, Graffiti, Humorous, Satirical, Surrealist, Transgressive.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Folklore/Mythology (See guidelines), Nature/Environment (See guidelines), Politics/Political Science (See guidelines), Sexuality/Gender (See guidelines), Society/Culture (Social issues, See guidelines), Other (May vary).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Artwork Artwork
Graphic Narrative Graphic NarrativeNo page limits known.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Pay ranges from Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No OK OKImage 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: 11 Dec 2023
Last Audited: 11 Dec 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 03 Dec 2016

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