After/Thought Writing Project A project of After/Thought Literary (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (June 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About We’re indie. And you know that. That’s why you’re here.If we intended to come in fancy wrapping paper, frilly and ornate, neatly placed within the confines of the perfectly crafted box, we would let someone else do this. We’re more like the shoebox your dad stuffed some random junk in, wrapped it in yesterday’s old newspaper and called it a gift. We’re okay with that.We’re proud to introduce After/Thought Writing Project. An independent literary initiative.We aim to bring quality crafted writing and stories that put heart right on the page. We want to publish vibrant, lush, books that traditional houses would turn a blind eye to. If you can write a book that makes us feel like a lazy Sunday afternoon at Grandma’s, send it our way. If you write stories that will make us seek psychological support after reading, even better. Get that over to us. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novel: 60,000 - 90,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Details: Writers receive a 50/50 split of net profits with the publisher.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poetry Collection: Up to 150 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Details: Writers receive a 50/50 split of net profits with the publisher.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Correction/Update After/Thought Writing Project 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 related projects Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 1 response is pending (121 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days 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! Related ProjectsAfter/Thought Literary CLOSEDAfter/Thought Spring Poetry Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions 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.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 30 Jun 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only