Author’s Rights:

The Writers’ Crossroads requests First North American Serial Rights. All rights revert back to the author upon publication.

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What is the “theme”?

Every two months, The Writers’ Crossroads publishes a theme to which any and all creators are invited to submit their own, original pieces. 

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How many pieces are selected?

At most, 10 poems, 10 nonfiction pieces, and 10 prose fiction pieces will be selected to be published, along with 3 runners-up for each category, published in a “Special Mentions” section. Please refrain from submitting more than one piece to a single category, but writers are welcome to submit to more than one category (if you choose to do so, please include all of your submissions in a singular email).

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Are there submission guidelines?

Yes! The Writers’ Crossroads looks for creative pieces that go beyond impressive diction and explore human nature, communicating a central message. Any discriminatory or non-inclusive pieces will not be considered for publication. To submit, you must be within the frame of 14-20 years of age. With your submission, include a 3-5 sentence biography that includes your name, hometown, and any other information you view as pertinent to your career and identity as a writer.

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How can I submit?

To submit, please send an email to twcsubmission@gmail.com that includes your piece(s) in PDF format. Your email should be titled, “Category ​Entry: Title of Your Piece” (ex. Prose Fiction Entry: Window Pane). If you are submitting to more than one category, please repeat this format as many times as needed in the title of your email (ex. Poetry Entry: Red Leaf; Prose Fiction Entry: Window Pane​). The submission deadline will be shown on the Home Page.

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What are the categories?

There are three possible options for submission: