Who is Word Riot?
Word Riot Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides an outlet for emerging writers to get their material out to the public. It started up in 2011 after converting from a music magazine. It is an online publication venue for a number of genres ranging from Flash Fiction, Short Stories, and Novel Excerpts to Creative Nonfiction and more. The issues are published monthly however there was not a publication in June, July, August, September and October of this year.
Does Word Riot pay?
Though Word Riot does not pay those whose submissions get accepted, they do provide other services for upcoming authors including grants for short stories and travel grants. Word Riot accepts submissions for grants for $100-$500 to assist in paying travel fees for readings across the globe.
Word Riot also currently supports the Paula Anderson book award which requires a $25 dollar submission fee and awards $1,000 to the winner. The requirements are that a book be published by a small publishing house in 2011 in the genre of Short Stories or Fiction.
What sets Word Riot apart?
“Good Writing. No Remorse.”
Word Riot is unapologetic, unabashed and forward writing. Submissions do not hide behind the banners of politeness or political correctness; instead offered works push the envelope of normalcy and accepted publication pieces.
“We like edgy. We like experimental. We like publishing the best up-and-coming writers and poets so we can say we knew 'em when.”
Artistry and Format on Word Riot
After reviewing a number of genres on Word Riot I can attest to the fact that they are in fact pushing the envelope with some pieces. They are thoroughly engaging works that forgo common and accepted language in most literary journals for favor of powerful and thoughtful essays. The works on the site utilize every word in the English language, ‘appropriate’ literary words or not to their inherent and often downright gritty and powerful meanings.
Creative Nonfiction on Word Riot
Word Riot submissions are accepted regardless of length up to 6,500 words. “Whatever the length or the subject matter, preference will be given to compelling stories strong in lyricism, wit, compassion, or daring.”
Word Riot – http://www.wordriot.org/
Unknown Places - http://www.wordriot.org/archives/2470
Pork Ribs - http://www.wordriot.org/archives/3303
