Zero Readers

Submissions

Thanks for checking out Zero Readers! Submissions for Zero Readers Issue 6 open September 15 and close October 27.

Although Zero Readers welcomes the off-putting and out-there, we do not accept any pieces glorifying racism, sexism, LGBT+phobia, ableism, etc. nasties.

Please read everything below before submitting:

  • GENERAL INFO
    • Formatting
      All submissions must be 12pt in a readable font. We accept .docx and .pdf file types.
    • Cover Letter/Bio
      Cover letters are not required, but if you feel like it, shoot. We do request a third-person bio no longer than 100 words in our form.
    • Simultaneous Submissions/Previously Published
      Simultaneous submissions rock, good for you! Just let us know if your work is accepted elsewhere. We do not accept works previously published in other magazines.
    • Rights
      Zero Readers retains first-time digital & print rights for your published work. All other rights revert to the author upon publishing. Shout us out if you republish your piece elsewhere!

POETRY
Please submit up to three poems, not exceeding five pages total. One file.
Submit your poetry here.

FICTION
Please submit one piece up to 3k words, OR, up to three pieces not exceeding 1k each. One file.
Submit your fiction here.

CREATIVE NONFICTION
Similarly, please submit one piece up to 3k words, OR, up to three pieces not exceeding 1k each. One file.
Submit your nonfiction here.

CRAFT ARTICLES
Craft essays, interviews, reviews, academic criticism, etc. Please submit one piece up to 3k words. One file.
Submit your craft article here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to zeroreaders@pencilhouse.org.