FICTION 2027 Print Issue
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The fiction team is looking for short stories and flash fiction pieces that engage, challenge, and surprise us. We particularly love stories that tackle multiple intersections (of race, class, ability, sexuality, and/or gender identity) and allow us to hear points of view that often go unheard.
We’re inspired by many great intersectional feminist authors doing important work. We admire fiction by Toni Morrison, Carmen Maria Machado, Ottessa Moshfegh, J.M. Coetzee, and Julia Armfield.
In our time at So to Speak, the fiction team has seen many stories that reflect the perspective of white, cisgender, heterosexual women. While no content area is “off limits” for us, we ask that you submit work that contributes something new to the conversation. We prefer to read stories that come from an "Own Voices" perspective—in other words, stories that feature characters who explore intersections and perspectives the writer is familiar with. All contributors will receive a $100 prize.
Formal Guidelines
In your submission, please upload and enter the following information:
- A single doc., docx., or pdf. file with one prose fiction piece not exceeding 5,000 words, OR up to 3 flash/micro pieces not exceeding 1,000 words each. All fiction submissions should be double-spaced with numbered pages.
- A Cover Letter that includes your name, address, phone number, email address, how you heard about So to Speak, and brief bio describing your background as a writer or artist and any applicable awards or publications.
- A brief statement about intersectional feminism.
We do not accept content generated or edited by AI. In addition, please do not use AI for your cover letter.
You may only submit one fiction piece/packet per submission window. You may submit to other genres in this submission window, as long as you pay the submission fee each time.
Find more information on our Submission Guidelines here: https://www.sotospeakjournal.org/submissions
Find more information on our Mission Statement here: https://www.sotospeakjournal.org/about