Women Who Write, Inc.
Since 1988
GOLDFINCH
WELCOME TO GOLDFINCH
If you’re reading this, I hope that means you’re thinking about your submission for the next Goldfinch. We accept works from veteran writers and novices alike and, because submissions are judged via a blind read, the playing field is equal for everyone. Last issue, we had an impressive amount of participation, and the caliber of talent certainly made the selection process difficult. I am hoping the task of putting together Volume 27 is equally challenging—in a good way. I am up to the task, and I hope you are, too.
What is Goldfinch?
Goldfinch is the literary journal of Women Who Write, Inc. We publish annually and feature a juried selection of member-authored works, including prose and poetry. The submission process is open to all WWW members in good standing. Goldfinch retains one-time publication rights for all works accepted. The author retains all other rights. Goldfinch is copyrighted as a collective work by Women Who Write, Inc.
How to Submit to Goldfinch
Each member is invited to submit up to two (2) prose and two (2) poetry works for review. We accept fiction, memoirs, children’s stories, as well as all forms of poetry. Submissions are accepted electronically through ReviewStar and then reviewed and scored by our Editorial Team based on preset criteria.
It’s always a good idea to have someone read your work before submitting–a friend, family member, or your critique group could spot a typo, a plotting error, or a grammatical mistake that you’ve overlooked. And, if you’re not comfortable with technology, consider seeking out a “Goldfinch Buddy,” someone who can help you navigate the submission process. We don’t want technical issues standing in the way of anyone who wants to submit their work.
Speaking of submissions, we also look to our resident artists to send in their works for our Cover Art. Two things to remember when submitting your artwork: 1.) leave room so that the title, issue and tagline of the journal do not obscure any important details of your artwork; and 2.) sign your piece–authors have bylines; artists should have their work signed, too.
Additional Guidelines and Tips & Tricks for submitting your work can be found by clicking the appropriate links on this page.
What’s Next?
Goldfinch #27 submissions for members of the 2024-25 membership year, will open on October 1, 2024. The deadline to submit HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL midnight November 13th. I hope to see many new and long-standing members take advantage of this opportunity.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about Goldfinch or the submission process, email me at goldfinch@womenwhowrite.org. I’m looking forward to reading all your submissions.
Happy Writing!
Bernice Bellouny
Goldfinch Editor
