WELCOME TO THE WOODSIDE REVIEW
We are now open for submissions of short fiction and poetry! Read our guidelines carefully and send us your finest work. We look forward to reading your short stories & poems.
Welcome to THE WOODSIDE REVIEW, an online literary magazine.
TWR is a non-profit digital literary magazine dedicated to showcasing exceptional writing from members of our WOODSIDE WRITERS team, and from talented authors around the globe. We invite individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and ages to share their work with us. Join our community and submit your BEST WORK today to become part of a platform that celebrates the art of the written word! WE AIM TO PRESENT INSPIRING LITERARY CONTENT FOR ALL READERS. At THE WOODSIDE REVIEW, we are dedicated to publishing exceptional literary work that inspires, moves, and captivates readers. Our primary goal is to showcase quality writing that is beautifully crafted and thought-provoking: stories, poems, flash and short forms that leave an indelible impression. THE WOODSIDE REVIEW believes that great writing knows no boundaries, which is why we welcome submissions from writers of all backgrounds and experiences. While we are open to everyone, we expect our authors to submit their most polished and edited work that will resonate with the high standards sought after by our readers.
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Founder & Editor-in-Chief:
Eleni Traganas
https://www.elenitraganas.com
Submission Guidelines: Thank you for your interest in submitting your work to THE WOODSIDE REVIEW. We are dedicated to publishing only high-quality, original content from talented writers. Please review the following guidelines before submitting your piece: We accept submissions of original short stories and poems. Your submission must be your own original creation and not previously published elsewhere. We only accept original, unpublished literary works for consideration. We do not accept submissions of plagiarized, copied, or AI-generated content. Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but please be courteous & professional and notify us immediately by withdrawing your work if it is accepted elsewhere. All submissions must adhere to the following: All works must be in English. Please proofread for spelling and grammar. Orthographically challenged work will be automatically deleted. Gratuitous profanity, vulgarity, or explicit sexual content will not be tolerated. Depictions of violence should be restrained within reason and justified within the context of your narrative. Works must not contain hate speech, harassment, or discrimination of any kind. We do not accept activist agendas, and work that is politically charged will be deleted. We are not seeking work that is speculative in nature. We do, however, love short historical fiction that is well-researched. We do not accept submissions of plagiarized, copied, or AI-generated content. Submissions should not infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights. Length and Formatting: Short Stories: Maximum length is 1,500 words — please specify word count at the top right of your file. Poetry: Submit 2-5 poems, maximum length is 40 lines; there is no minimum length. Haiku / Senryu: 5-10 haiku untitled, preferably non—5-7-5 format. Haibun: 100-300 words. File Format: Submissions should be in Word.docx or PDF file format. Font and Layout: Use 12-point Times New Roman only. Spacing: Prose—Double-space text, flush left, no paragraph indent. Extra space between paragraphs. Poetry—Single-spaced, title and content flush left, no indents. Title and Author Name: Include a bold title at the top of the first page, followed by your name. Author Bio: Please include a third-person author bio (70 words or less indicating publication credits, if any, current profession & place of residence, etc.) and an author photo (optional) in JPEG file. We reserve the right to edit author bios. File Naming: Your file name should be your work’s title followed by your name (Rocky Road_Joe Smith.docx). Submission Process: Single Submission: You can submit in only one genre at a time, i.e., poetry or prose. If your work is declined, please wait three months before submitting new material. Send your submission file with a cover letter to: woodsidewrites@protonmail.com Subject line should read: SUBMISSION: Poetry (or Prose) by Joe Smith. You will be notified within 30 days if your work is accepted.
Copyright & Licensing:
THE WOODSIDE REVIEW acquires first digital publication rights for all accepted submissions. This means you retain full copyright ownership of your work, but grant us the right to publish your piece for the first time in our digital review. Your work cannot have been published anywhere else previously, digital or printed.
After publication, the copyright reverts back to you, the author. You are then free to republish the work elsewhere but kindly credit THE WOODSIDE REVIEW as the original digital publisher.
We are completely volunteer-run, and, unfortunately, we cannot pay contributors at this time. Submissions will always be free.
We do not claim any ownership over the intellectual property within your submissions. All creative content remains yours.
READY TO SUBMIT? WE LOOK FORWARD TO READING YOUR WORK!
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