Submission guidelines
Submission window
There's a feller in there that'll pay you $10 if you sing into his can.
- Delmar, O Brother, Where Art Thou?
For our upcoming reading season, we're offering $10 CAD per accepted story.
Read the submission guidelines below for more information.
The summer 2025 submission window is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted! We’ll reopen for a new flash fiction season in 2026. Please check back or subscribe for updates.
We're looking for flash fiction inspired by the spontaneous occurrences of every day life, including what triggers lost memories and imaginations. The style should feel fresh and never overthought but still meticulously edited and proofread.
Here's what to expect from us—and what we value in your work:
Quality & Craft: We prioritize well-written stories with clear, compelling language and emotional or intellectual impact. Fresh voices and bold storytelling are welcome.
Diverse Perspectives: We publish a range of writers—emerging and established—who bring new angles, experiences, and styles to the page.
Editorial Integrity: Our selection process is guided by a strong editorial vision. We aim to curate stories that work together to create a powerful, engaging reading experience.
Community & Connection: We’re a literary community that supports our writers, promotes their work, and creates space for dialogue through workshops and events.
Professionalism & Fairness: We respect your time and talent. Our submission process is transparent and fair. We never charge fees, and we give each story the careful attention it deserves.
If you are a writer and want to submit a flash fiction piece, follow the guidelines below:
Each post must have in the title ‘let me tell you a story’
Cannot be longer than 1000 words
Send up to 3 flash fiction pieces
Send to: lyw.write@gmail.com
Attach as a Google Doc or PDF.
Response time: 3-4 weeks
We ask for first electronic rights and the non-exclusive right to keep your story archived on our site. All other rights remain with the author.
You are free to republish your story elsewhere after publication, but we’d appreciate a note crediting us as the original publisher.
Social media links for guest writers will be included in their published works.
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