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WayWords Literary Journal

A project of The Writer's Workout (see other related projects).

About

We designed this literary journal to welcome the self-willed writers who dare to break the mold. With so many varied options for writers around the world, The Writer's Workout wants this literary journal to inspire fresh ideas for pieces new and old with our chosen themes and tributes at the heart. We're excited to publish first-time writers, seasoned authors, and everything in between. WayWords welcomes everyone using words as a way forward.

Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication
Published 4 x per year

Collapse section Fiction Open

Dates:

Open to fiction submissions through 20 August 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 35 days).

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: May vary.

Themes:

Messy (20 Aug 2025 23:59 UTC)

2

Wonder (20 Nov 2025 23:59 UTC)

2

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Open

Dates:

Open to nonfiction submissions through 20 August 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 35 days).

1

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 5,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Society/Culture: See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Themes:

Messy (20 Aug 2025 23:59 UTC)

2

Wonder (20 Nov 2025 23:59 UTC)

3

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Open

Dates:

Open to poetry submissions through 20 August 2025 11:59 PM UTC (in 35 days).

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General.

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 15 lines; Up to 2 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: May vary.

Themes:

Messy (20 Aug 2025 23:59 UTC)

3

Wonder (20 Nov 2025 23:59 UTC)

2

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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

WayWords Literary Journal Submission Statistics Free Preview!

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.

This project ranks among the 25 Most Approachable Fiction Publishers in our database.
This project ranks among the Most Personable Fiction Publishers in our database.
This project ranks among the Most Personable Poetry Publishers in our database.
Accuracy:
We have received 87 reports from 77 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported:
0 min | 59.9 mean avg | 65.0 median | 106 max days (22.2 std dev)
Responses
89.66 %
Acceptances:
26.44 % of submissions accepted (59.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 28.57 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here.
Rejections:
63.22 % (63.3 avg. days per rejection) | 94.6 % personal, 3.6 % form, 1.8 % unspecified
Non-Responses
10.35 %
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
1.15 % (102.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded)
Withdrawals:
9.20 % (11.3 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending
49 responses are pending (1 min | 44.8 mean avg | 60.0 median | 105 max days waiting | 177.7 std dev) from 46 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (26.3 % reported giving a tip.)
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 02 Apr 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Feb 2025.

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Dates

Last Updated: 30 Jun 2025
Last Audited: 13 Mar 2025
Date Added: 19 Apr 2021

We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.