From the email/release:
Hi there,
We're excited to share that the next issue of our literary magazine is in the works!
For Issue 08 (Wild), we invite you to share your stories of adventure. We’re looking for stories of people venturing off the beaten path and bravely going against societal convention. We want stories of travel—the sights you saw, the people you met, and the insights you gained along the way. Wild includes stories of spiritual awakening and the freedom that comes from embracing your full, vibrant self. Wild asks us to reconnect with nature and examine our role in this world. Issue 08 will be a celebration of what happens when we follow our curiosity and dive in head first into the vast, uncharted wilderness of our lives.
What to submit:
We welcome original works of creative nonfiction (personal essays), poetry, illustration, and photography. Don’t worry about submitting a finished draft—we only need your story pitch and an outline.
Who can submit:
Anyone! No MFA, no agent, no previous bylines needed. We prioritize potential over polish and art over accolades. You don't even have to call yourself a "writer" to pitch us. You just have to have a story worth telling—and we'll help you bring it to life.
This especially goes for AAPI writers and artists who identify as disabled, neurodivergent, trans and LGBTQIA+, or are over the age of 30. Your story has a home here.
What the process is like:
Every contributor is paired with a dedicated editor, layout designer (and if you're a writer, then you'll also be paired with an artist!) to workshop their story from idea to page. Think of it like developmental editing meets coaching.
Here's what one of our writers from Issue 07 had to say about it:
"My experience with Slant'd was one of both validation and growth. I start with validation because, at every point in the editorial process, I was reminded that I belonged and that my work was of worthy quality, which helped me process feedback and tackle each challenge with the confidence needed to not only improve what we were working on but also grow as a creative more broadly. - Dakota S.
Know someone with a wild story to tell? Forward this email or tag them on our Instagram post!
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