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WOK Anthology 2026

February 20, 2026 By TBeaulieu

WOK Anthology In The Telling is open to WOK members in good standing (you paid your dues!)

A submission is not a guarantee of inclusion. We encourage you to submit your very best work. Do your edits and corrections before you submit.

1 submission: $5

2-3 submissions: $10

Submission Categories:

  • Museful Moments – three-minute spontaneous writing in response to the prompts given at WOK monthly meetings (150 words or less)
  • Flash Fiction – emphasizes concise storytelling, leaving a lasting impression (500 words or less)
  • Short Stories – Fiction, Creative Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir (1200 words or less)
  • Poetry – (50 lines or less)
  • Images for cover art (must be 300 DPI) Only one submission will be chosen.
  • Images for interior art, black and white line drawings (must be 300 DPI)

PLEASE READ THE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES BEFORE SUBMITTING.

Submissions will be accepted from March 15, 2026 – May 15, 2026 at 2026WOKanthology@gmail.com only.

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