Zero Readers

This project is believed to be defunct. (September 2025)

About

Zero Readers, a literary magazine focusing on craft content as well as poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction. We welcome writers of all experience, background, and niches to submit to our biannual issues. Our goal is to build a vibrant writing community through access to craft essays, interviews, and the opportunity for publication. As a program of Pencilhouse, we ultimately strive for accessibility and inclusivity.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2021

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year

Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

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

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Society/Culture: General, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment. Details: Funds are pooled together and split between contributors.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Review: Up to 3,000 words.
Essay: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Essay: 1,000 - 3,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Narrative Nonfiction: 1,000 - 3,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing, See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment. Details: Funds are pooled together and split between contributors.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct

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: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Society/Culture: General, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment. Details: Funds are pooled together and split between contributors.

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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026