The Write Launch is an online literary magazine publishing creative works of poetry, short story, long short story, novel excerpt, and creative nonfiction. There are two submission periods per month: 1) general submissions and (2) general submissions with feedback request. All submissions are considered for publication.

Browse the site and read previous issues before submitting.

• The Write Launch is published on the 1st of each month (exceptions for 2023: April 3, July 3, and October 2).
• General category submissions open on the 15th of each month and close on the 30th.
• General category submissions with feedback open on the 25th of each month and close on the 27th.
• Submit in one category in one submission period.
• Submissions must be original work not previously published in any format.
• Include a brief biographical statement in the third person (published with accepted work).
• Proofread your submission.
• If a simultaneous submission is accepted elsewhere, notify The Write Launch and withdraw your submission.
• Work selected for publication is edited for punctuation and grammatical errors. Only Word documents are accepted, and any edits and/or suggested revisions prior to publication will be completed using Track Changes and sent to writer via Submittable for pre-publication approval.
• Editorial staff selects images for published works. Do not send photos with your submission.
• Writers’ own the copyright on their work.
• The Write Launch has a $5.00 submission fee.
• Direct all comments or questions to editor@thewritelaunch.com.