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So to Speak Blog

A project of So to Speak Journal (see other related projects).

About

The So to Speak Blog team has been inspired by such artists as Cheryl Strayed and Ryan Van Meter. Cheryl Strayed’s vulnerable, but incredibly distinct voice sustains you as you read about her struggle with drug abuse and the loss of a parent. Ryan Van Meter’s narrative storytelling and his sentence-level craft carry us through his work as he explores his identity as a gay man. We love work that explores the complexities of experiences and identities, work that lends itself to a larger meaning in every aspect. Some topics we would love to see more of include: positive perspectives on gender, especially from transgender and non-binary artists, toxic masculinity, mental health, disability/ableism, and sexuality. And to go along with our mission, we love submissions that explore different intersections, like race and motherhood, economic status and healthcare, gender and immigration, and more.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2012

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Unknown publication frequency

AI Policy

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Females, Nonbinary people.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 1,200 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.
Other: May vary, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Females, Nonbinary people.

Lengths:

Interview: Up to 1,500 words.
Review: Up to 1,500 words.
Essay: Up to 1,200 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.
Other: May vary, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Females, Nonbinary people.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.
Other: May vary, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Females, Nonbinary people.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 5 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Health/Medicine: Mental health, See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.
Other: May vary, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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So to Speak Blog Submission Statistics

The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics.

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Accuracy
We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 120 days.
Most recent response reported was received on 13 Jan 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Dec 2025.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 08:30 UTC (51 minutes ago).

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So to Speak Art Contest DNQ  Charges fees for some submissions
So to Speak Fiction Contest DNQ  Charges fees for some submissions
So to Speak Journal  Charges fees for all submissions
So to Speak Nonfiction Contest DNQ  Charges fees for some submissions
So to Speak Poetry Contest CLOSED  Charges fees for all submissions

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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