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.

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Submit to FICTION / NONFICTION (ESSAY/MEMOIR) / POETRY

A journal for women writers and artists. 

FICTION

  • We welcome literary fiction, chick lit, upmarket women’s contemporary, comedy, dramedy, rom-com, romance, drama, magical realism, mystery, suspense, thriller, and murder-centered fiction. We are especially drawn to stories with a strong voice, a sharp twist, and an element of wit, charm, or dark humor.

NONFICTION

  • Memoir
  • The author must be the central character. Memoir should read like a story, not an academic or craft-based essay. We do not accept graphic depictions of abuse or sexual situations. Book excerpts are welcome if they stand on their own as complete pieces.
  • Essay
  • We are looking for uplifting, affirming essays that leave the reader with something meaningful. We welcome work on subjects such as food, motherhood, relationships, health, and lifestyle, especially when anchored by an inspiring personal story.
  • No research papers or literature reviews. 

POETRY 

  • We’re open to a wide range of poetry—funny, emotional, strange, intense, or quietly reflective. 
  • We love work that feels alive on the page, whether it makes us laugh, think, or sit with something a little longer. 
  • Surprise us.

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.

We embrace AI when it is used as a grammar or spelling checker. We eschew AI when the writing is not your own and will not accept AI generated work. Please be honest and only submit work you have written.

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