Free open submission window until 30 June 2026
Partnerships are almost universal and are formed in many ways — from friends, family, spouses, workmates, clubs, common interests such as writing and other arts, sport, cultural and religious activities, politics, all kinds of associations. Some people regard as partners animals, physical objects like cars, clothes, houses, gardens. So many sources of stories or poems.
The Wildfire Words team aim to publish writing that is strikingly original with both text and audio, preferably in the author’s voice.
Your story or poem can be in any form or style you like, as long as it is no more than 300 words or 50 lines. That maximum includes the title and any attribution or footnote your work may need.
Submissions Writers from more than 40 countries contribute to Wildfire Words . We respect them all, their well-being, beliefs, individuality, and free speech, and expect the same from other writers. We’ll evaluate your funny jewel, whether it’s a cut and polished dazzler or a rough stone with some interesting, unique lustre. So please don’t hesitate to submit.
Guidelines
During this submission window, each writer may make one submission as a single file containing 1, 2, or 3 works, each with its own title. The file can be text, audio in the writer’s voice, or two files — one audio, one text. Each can be a story or poem of no more than 300 words or 50 lines. If you submit only text, and it’s chosen for publication, we encourage you to submit an audio recording of your poem(s) or book a place on a Wildfire recording session. Details are at Recording your Words.
Please also supply a mini-bio of 60 words maximum to be published alongside your poem including details of any writing success. Your country of residence is also requested. (That detail is helpful in filtering out plagiarism and files written using AI.)
Submissions must be sent by 11:59 pm on 30June.
Submitted writing must be your own original work, in English, preferably unpublished in any form except your own website. However, you may submit previously published work on this theme, provided you own the copyright with no restriction on another online publication.
If your text and audio are published online in Wildfire words, it will be on a non-exclusive basis for at least one year. The copyright remains yours for all poems, bios, and audio recordings you submit for publication.
Submissions are free of charge both text and audio. However if you like Wildfire Words and wish to support its sustainability you are welcome to make a donation when you submit. About Us tells you about this non-profit organization and its team, providing publication opportunities for writers worldwide. Donations are voluntary and do not affect whether or not your work is chosen for publication.
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