Welcome to Written Tales
Where Stories Still Matter
Written Tales is an independent online literary magazine celebrating poetry, short stories, and the writers behind them. Join a passionate community of readers and writers keeping literature alive—one story at a time.
Welcome to Written Tales—an independent online literary magazine devoted to poetry, short stories, and the writers who craft them.
We publish meaningful, emotionally rich writing that reminds us why stories matter. Whether you’re a reader, writer, or somewhere in between, you’re in the right place.
Written Tales is a proud member of the Community of Literary Magazines & Presses (CLMP), a national network supporting trusted literary publishers.
For the past 10+ years, we’ve championed creative voices, shared timeless tales, and offered a platform for writers to be seen and heard.
💡 Why Subscribe?
Written Tales is fully independent—no ads, no funding, no outside influence. It’s run by one editor (hey, that’s me!), supported by a passionate community of writers and readers who believe that literature deserves more space in today’s world.
By subscribing, you help keep this platform alive and help amplify writers who might otherwise go unheard.
🆓 Free Subscribers Get:
📝 Access to occasional free stories, poems, and writing tips.
📬 New content delivered straight to your inbox—no spam, ever.
🔐 Paid Subscribers Get:
Full Access – $9/month or $80/year
📙 Unlimited downloads of all digital editions (PDF, EPUB, MOBI).
📖 Exclusive access to poems, stories, and member-only content.
✍🏻 Member-only writing challenges and writing series.
🗣 Join our private reader/writer community.
📚 15% off professional editing & proofreading services.
📨 Priority consideration during submission periods.
Your subscription supports the platform, pays for infrastructure, and keeps our publishing doors open.
💬 "Without creative arts, innovation dies. Writers need a place to grow. That’s why I built this. I believe in it. And if you do too—I invite you to join us."
— Kevin, Editor & Founder
✉️ Stay in the Loop
Everything we publish—stories, poems, writer tips—gets delivered right to your inbox. No distractions. No algorithms. Just good writing.
🖊️ Want to Submit Your Work?
We accept submissions from writers at all levels—but to keep this magazine alive and sustainable, we require one of the following:
You’re a paid subscriber, or
You pay a small reading fee at the time of submission.
This helps cover the time and resources involved in reading and responding to every submission.
📝 Read the Submission Guidelines
(You’ll find full details on both submission options there.)
🌱 Help Us Grow
If you believe in the power of stories, support this platform by becoming a paid subscriber. Even $9/month helps keep the art alive.
Thanks for reading—and welcome to the Written Tales community.
Kevin
Editor & Founder
