Unleash Your Creativity: Submit to Wild Soul Words
Guidelines for Submission
At Wild Soul Words, we cherish the power of storytelling and the art of expression. Our submission guidelines are designed to ensure that your voice is heard and your stories are shared with the world. We welcome submissions that align with our mission of publishing bold and innovative works. By adhering to these guidelines, you help us maintain the quality and integrity of our publications, allowing us to continue inspiring readers and writers alike.
Key Submission Features
Accepted Works
We accept a diverse range of works including poetry, short stories, essays, and creative non-fiction. Each piece should reflect originality and a strong narrative voice.
Formatting Requirements
Submissions should be formatted in standard manuscript style, with double spacing and a readable font. Please ensure your work is proofread and polished before submission.
Submission Process
Our submission process is straightforward: create an account, upload your work, and track its progress through our user-friendly portal. We strive to provide feedback within a reasonable timeframe.
Wild Soul Words Publishing
Manuscript Submission Guidelines
We welcome works that speak from the wild heart of life — stories, essays, and voices that stir thought, awaken feeling, and remind us of our deep belonging to the world.
What We’re Looking For
We publish works that weave the personal and the universal, the visible and the unseen.
Our focus includes:
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Literary and philosophical nonfiction
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Memoir and reflective life writing
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Poetry collections with a strong inner or seasonal theme
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Works exploring nature, spirituality, ritual, or symbolic practice
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Experimental or hybrid forms that move between genres
We are supporting you:
- We aim to support neuro-diverse authors, first time authors, and seasoned writers with their works, but we will reserve our preference for female and diverse queer and indiginous voices.
- If you require any acessibility support for your submission, please reach out directly.
We’re not seeking:
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Conventional self-help, commercial romance, or formulaic fiction
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AI-generated or derivative content (authentic human voice only)
Your Manuscript
Please send us a complete manuscript or a detailed proposal if the work is still in progress.
Your submission should include:
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Cover Letter — briefly introduce yourself and your work (max. 1 page). What was your initial idea that made you put pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard?
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Synopsis or Overview — 1–2 pages describing the central themes, intent, and audience.
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Manuscript — in .docx or .pdf format, using a standard, readable font (e.g. Times New Roman 12 pt, double-spaced).
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Short Author Bio — include relevant background, previous publications, or creative work, current interests and hyper-focus obsessions
How to Submit
Send your submission by email to: co*****@***********ds.com
Submission Guidelines FAQ
Find answers to the most common questions about our submission process to ensure your work meets our guidelines.
What types of works can I submit?
We accept a diverse range of genres including poetry, short stories, and creative non-fiction. Please ensure your work aligns with our theme of ‘wild words.’
How do I format my submission?
Submissions should be in a Word document, using Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double-spaced. Include your name and contact information on the bottom footer of each page.
What is the submission deadline?
Our submission window is curently open. You can submit at any time.
When will I hear back about my submission?
We aim to respond to all submissions within three months of the closing date. If you haven’t heard from us by then, feel free to reach out for an update.