Unwashed A Bay View Creative Writing and Art Journal

About

Welcome to the online home of Unwashed, a creative writing and art journal based in Bay View, Wisconsin. Unwashed is a welcoming home to both new and established writers and artists. We hope to shine a light on all creative styles, from traditional to experimental and everything in between. We place no restrictions on the subject matter that we publish, but believe that the best creative work comes from the heart or the gut. Sharing ones creative efforts can be an intimidating experience, but if you have the courage to put yourself and your work "out there," then we want to hear from you.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2023

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Published 1 x per year

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Statistics Synopsis

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 166 days from now) through 31 May 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 166 days from now) through 31 May 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 166 days from now) through 31 May 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

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.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates:

Will be open to submissions from 01 March 2027* (approx. 166 days from now) through 31 May 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media, including...
Black & white photography.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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Unwashed Submission Statistics

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Accuracy

We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

66 min | 126.4 mean avg | 150.0 median | 171 max days (48.7 std dev)

Pending

2 responses are pending (194 min | 195.5 mean avg | 195.5 median | 197 max days waiting | 2.1 std dev) from 2 different members

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 21 Aug 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 May 2026.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:47 UTC (less than a minute ago).
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Last Updated: 25 Aug 2026

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