MIDWEST WEIRD

Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine featuring

weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

 

What is Weird?

It could be the style. The content. The genre. It could be you.

Check out our past episodes to get a sense of the weird we like.

And read our "New Lit on the Block" profile on New Pages.

If you think it’s weird, your work may fit with us.

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 Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for weird work from writers based in the Midwest.

We’re especially looking for work from writers who are women or nonbinary, part of the LGBTQ, BIPOC, and disabled communities, and/or other underrepresented writers.

We’re also looking for writers who are excited about creating audio versions of their work. Midwest Weird is expanding the notion of a literary magazine,

and what creators of today can do.

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How will this work?

If your work becomes part of Midwest Weird,

your story can be read and produced by our team, or you can take the lead.

We may also interview you for a special bonus episode.

 

Your work can be original, or it can be previously published.

Work should be between 1,000 to 4,000 words. A little more or less is fine.

You will retain all rights to your story.

In the future, we'll also offer honorariums for accepted work.

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Long story short

If you think we might like your work, send it our way. And stay weird.