Welcome to Grande Dame Literary & Art Journal. We are women writers and artists who are committed to supporting women writers and artists. 

We accept:

• Short stories
• Memoir
• Essays
• Poetry
• Flash fiction and flash nonfiction
• Visual art (coming soon)

We welcome work that engages with difficult subject matter. However, we do not accept material that is discriminatory, divisive, or graphically depicts sexual content, abuse, or abusive behavior.

BioOptional. Third person, 50 words max. 

Response TimePlease allow 30+ days for review. An optional fast-read service is available.

Fast Read OptionMove to the front of the line. In less then ten business days you'll get a response. 

AI PolicyProofreading tools are encouraged for catching typos, grammar issues, and repetition. However, the creative work itself must be your own. We want to hear your voice.

Refund PolicyPlease ensure your work has been proofread and is print-ready. We do not offer refunds.

RightsBy submitting, authors grant Grande Dame Literary, LLC first publication rights, except in the case of reprints. Previously published work must be clearly identified and properly credited.

We also request non-exclusive archival rights so published work may remain available on our site for as long as the journal remains active.

Grande Dame Literary, LLC reserves the right to decline or remove material that conflicts with our guidelines. Please review individual category requirements before submitting.

All other rights remain with the author, and authors may request removal of their work at any time.