SUBMISSIONS
Write for the Well
The Well welcomes essays, letters, poetry, and creative work from women with something they want to put into words.
Each issue gathers work around a shared theme, but the theme is a doorway—not something you have to interpret literally. We’re interested in lived experience, thoughtful reflection, and writing that sounds like you.
Now accepting
ISSUE 01 · MAY 2027
The Things We Don’t Say Out Loud
Stories and creative work about what women carry quietly—the words we hold back, the truths we circle around, and what changes when they’re finally spoken.
Submissions due March 1, 2027
ISSUE 02 · NOVEMBER 2027
Grace for the In-Between
Stories and creative work about the places between what was and what comes next—the waiting, the becoming, and the grace that meets us before anything feels finished.
Submissions due September 1, 2027
What we’re looking for
Essays
Letters
Poetry
Creative work
Photography/Art
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We’re drawn to writing that is honest, specific, and human—not polished into something it was never meant to be.
Before you submit
Please review The Well’s submission guidelines for word counts, formatting, rights, and other details before sending your work.
Ready to send something?
When you’re ready, use the Google Form below to submit your work for consideration.