The Green Sheaf About We will discover jaw-dropping talent and showcase world-class writing.We will create a supportive, nurturing community.We will elevate female, gender-fluid, and historically marginalized creators.We honor and celebrate story as a vehicle for truth and connection.The Green Sheaf was first founded by Pamela Colman Smith in 1903.Resurrected by G.G. Silverman in 2023.Long live The Green Sheaf — a home for beautiful, fantastical writing by female-identifying creators. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to female-identifying and gender-fluid individuals. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, All ethnic groups/populations, Blacks/People with African origins, Indigenous Peoples, Females, Neurodivergent people, People with disabilities.Genres: General Subgenres: Gothic, Magic Realism, Slipstream Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Magic Realism, Slipstream Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Magic Realism, SlipstreamLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 500 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Literary, Mainstream, Surrealist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology: General, Ancient mythologies, Fables, Fairy tales, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, All ethnic groups/populations, Blacks/People with African origins, Indigenous Peoples, Females, Neurodivergent people, People with disabilities.Genres: General Subgenres: Gothic, Magic Realism, Slipstream Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Magic Realism, Slipstream Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Magic Realism, SlipstreamLengths: Poem: Up to 50 lines; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Literary, Mainstream, Surrealist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology: General, Ancient mythologies, Fables, Fairy tales, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Green Sheaf 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 13 responses are pending (20 min | 33.1 mean avg | 29.0 median | 46 max days waiting | 9.8 std dev) from 13 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 02 Oct 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 23 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 06 Oct 2026 21:44 UTC (less than a minute ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.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.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 18 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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