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The Writer's Block

Closed
Length
2,000 to 6,500 words
Pay
Not stated
Fee
Not stated
Simultaneous
Not stated
Reprints
Not stated

What they accept

The Writer's Block publishes fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, flash fiction, and art. Its fiction call takes stories of 2,000 to 6,500 words, with flash fiction limited to 1,000 words and up to two entries per category; submissions are currently closed, with no next window stated on the page. Authors must prove affiliation through the submission form, and may request to be published anonymously.

Anonymous reading
Not required
AI policy
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