Submission Guidelines

The Willamette Writer considers submissions on writing, especially "how-to" articles on craft and genre. We are not interested in essays, poetry or fiction of any type. Word count should be between 250-1200 words: Shorter pieces get used faster. Articles over 1500 words will be rejected. We do not buy poetry or fiction. Payment is 5 cents a word for first rights; 1 cent a word for reprints, U.S. dollars. Payment is upon publication.

E-mail submissions (which are preferred) should be single-spaced, in Times New Roman 12 point font, with double spacing between paragraphs. Please, no tabs, formatting, or page numbering. Sidebar information should be noted as such at the bottom of regular text. Hard copy submissions should be double-spaced and a SASE included for reply. Please include a short bio and accurate word count. Authors retain copyright. Submissions may be edited for length, clarity and appropriateness. Deadlines are the first of each month.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND MORE THAN ONE SUBMISSION AT A TIME. One submission per person/per month, or they will be rejected, unopened.

Submit e-mail submissions to: willamettewritereditor@yahoo.com and identify your submission as 'Submission to The Willamette Writer.' E-mail submissions with no subject line, or not identified properly, will be deleted, unopened. By mail, send to: The Editor, Willamette Writers, 9045 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 5A, Portland, OR 97219.