General Principles 

Do we accept simultaneous submissions? | Yes. Please let us know immediately if your story is accepted elsewhere.

Do we accept previously published works? | No. This includes previously published works on Substack, Tumblr, or other blog platforms. 

Multiple Submissions | No 

Publication Rights | By submitting to Write or Die Magazine, you agree to grant us First North American Serial Rights, should your work be accepted. Upon publication, rights immediately revert back to the author. You’re free to republish your work elsewhere, but we ask that you credit Write or Die Magazine as the place of first publication.

Our response time | 6 months 

Compensation | Write or Die Magazine values the work of our contributors and is proud to offer compensation for published pieces. We have established a $600 Monthly Contributor Pool to support the writers who make our magazine thrive.
Here’s how it works:

• Each month, $600 is divided among contributors whose work is published, including essays, interviews, fiction, and other features.
• On average, this results in payments of approximately $50 per piece.
• Payments are distributed at the end of each month.

This system allows us to provide financial support for our contributors while keeping Write or Die Magazine sustainable.

We’re grateful to work with such talented writers and look forward to continuing to support your craft. We are excited to read your work! Thank you for submitting!