"Moth and Insect Pieces" Photoset Part 3 by Don’t Run We Are Your Friends (Liz Stachowicz), pdf pg. 25 Image description: A colourful winged insect Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

Look east—you rarely look that way. It’s small—a green glow. Let’s walk up that hill. The park filters twilight. "Mansplaining Moonrise” by Mark J. Mitchell, pdf pg. 22 Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

Our Mums issue submissions are well underway, and we want to hear your mom story! This issue will be a myriad of emotion, and we are SO ready for it. We want your poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation, and visual art inspired by motherhood! Submit here: wildwillowmagazine.com/wwmsubmissio...

And so it went, something like this. No, Zahra. That’s not what we do. "The Daughter-Mother” by Julie Runacres, pdf pg. 82 This is part 3 of our showcase piece featured last week. Read the whole piece in Issue 4: wildwillowmagazine.com/tmpmagazine/... #TMPMagazine #TheMinisonProject #fiction

It's #BlackHistoryMonth! You know what that means? Black-centric showcases every #FollowFriday this month! First up is Black-owned lit mags, check these out: 🎉 Suspended Magazine (@suspendedmag.bsky.social) 🎉 AF.FEM Press (@affempress.bsky.social) 🎉 Harriet’s House (@harrietshouse.bsky.social) (+)

"WHAT IT IS THAT COMES OUT OF THE ARTISTS EYE 53” by tammy higgins, pdf pg. 33 Image description: A tree with autum coloured leaves Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

I, who long so often To return to warmth and wonder "Warmth” by Anton Getzlaf, pdf pg. 26 Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

And so it went, something like this. No, Zahra. That’s not what we do. "The Daughter-Mother” by Julie Runacres, pdf pg. 82 This is part 2 of our piece featured last week. Check back next week for more, or read the whole piece in Issue 4: wildwillowmagazine.com/tmpmagazine/... #TMPMagazine

Lament for Icarus” by Mirjana M., pdf pg. 1 (cover) Image description: A face with feathers and patterns Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #visualart #litmag #WildWillowMagazine

I ran through the whole World. Opened my eyes. The dream’s interrupted. "Nostalgia” by Nilufar Saidova, pdf pg. 56 Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

When Fatemeh’s daughters moved away and had children of their own [...] "The Daughter-Mother” by Julie Runacres, pdf pg. 82 We will showcase this piece over a couple of weeks. Check back next week for more, or read the whole piece here: wildwillowmagazine.com/tmpmagazine/... #litmag #indielit

"WHALE MEDICINE” by Josephine Florens, pdf pg. 100 Image description: A painting of a whale with bubbles and swirling water Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #visualart #litmag #WildWillowMagazine

My stomach is in halves & in its chasm is your singing. I eat your lovely & your gardens. Part elm, part Japanese maple, part willow weeping. "The Shape of My Body” by Renee Kalagayan, pdf pg. 46 Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit

"until justice rolls down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream." Martin Luther King Jr. Washington, D.C., 1963

What does love mean to you? "Charming” by Beth Sherman, pdf pg. 14 Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive This is part 2 of our showcase piece featured last week. Check out issue 2 to read the whole piece: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit

Mums were always our EIC's mama's fave flowers, so we thought we'd have a play on words this period and talk about "mums." We want all perspectives: original poetry, fiction, cnf, translation, & visual art inspired by motherhood! Sub here: wildwillowmagazine.com/wwmsubmissio... #opensubmissions

Today is National Fig Newton Day, so this #FollowFriday is dedicated to the ‘F’ mags open for subs! Check them out: 🎉 Fahmidan Journal (@fahmidangroup.bsky.social) 🎉 Fair Copy Journal (@faircopyjournal.bsky.social) 🎉 Fluorescent Magazine (@fluorescent-mag.bsky.social) (+ more...)

Wrote two poems this evening. Submitted both of them. I’ve never been good at sitting on new material.

"Moth and Insect Pieces" Photoset Part 5 by Don’t Run We Are Your Friends (Liz Stachowicz), pdf pg. 31 Image description: A winged insect on a background of triangular shapes Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #visualart #litmag #WildWillowMagazine

Child, You hang your head on the ground like wilted sunflowers after days of laboring in the sun. "Grandmother Willow talks with Wild Beauty about Strength” by Amanda Kibler, pdf pg. 52 Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

I ride my stallion through the forest as bluebirds serenade, the horse and I attached at the hip [...] "Charming” by Beth Sherman, pdf pg. 14 We will showcase this piece over the next two weeks. Check back next week for more, or read the whole piece now: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive

This #FollowFriday is National Apricot Day! Check out these magazines with fruit names 🍏🍑🍒🍋 (Most have open subs too!) 🍋 Fruit Journal (@fruitjournal.bsky.social) 🍊 orange juice (instagram.com/orangejuicepub) 🍑 Ghost Peach Press (@ghostpeachpress.bsky.social) (+ more...)

"Fortune Return” by Piper Gross, pdf pg. 44 Image description: A drawing of a plant on a leaf background Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #visualart #litmag #WildWillowMagazine

Heads up, fellow mom-writers, and writers about mothers:

I think if someone invented the sestina today they would be murdered

Before we officially announce our issue theme, we’re going to spoil it here: it’s an issue about moms! Are any writers interested in being interviewed about being a mom, or having a mom, or any mom adjacent subject? Reply here or shoot us a DM! We’re excited to talk with you! #opensubmissions

It's the first #FollowFriday of 2026, so get your writing muscles ready for submissions! Here are some magazines who are currently open for submissions: ✏️ Metachrosis Magazine (@metachrosislitmag.bsky.social) ✏️ Anodyne Magazine (@anodynemag.bsky.social) ✏️ Nerve to Write (@nervetowrite.bsky.social)

Happy 2026! With a new year comes new lit, so we’re super excited to see what’s in store!

Happy New Year’s Eve! Remember to party responsibly tonight and know your designated drivers!

What are your writing resolutions this year? Our EIC wants to write 3 more chapters of her book! Share yours below! #NewYearsResolutions

Today is the LAST DAY! We’re still looking for your original poetry, fiction, visual art, nonfiction, and translations! Winter and hope and endurance and persistence! Go go go go go!!! Submit here by December 31st: wildwillowmagazine.com/wwmsubmissio...

when life gives you ramps make a ramp pancake. make your new fortune. "foraging” by Kristin Lueke, pdf pg. 53 Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

3 days left to submit to our January issue! Get us your original hopeful and winter-y poetry, fiction, visual art, nonfiction, and translations! Submit here by December 31st: wildwillowmagazine.com/wwmsubmissio...

Where do I live? Here in the valley, where eyebrows mount coups [...] "Music of the Spheres” by Angela Townsend, pdf pg. 50 This is part 2 of our showcase piece featured last week. Check out issue one to read the whole piece: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

For the final #FollowFriday of 2025, we are showcasing some winter themed art we’ve come across! Artists: ❄️ Rachael the Snow Queen (@rachaelthsnowqn.bsky.social) ❄️ Michelle Gibbs (instagram.com/michellegibb...) ❄️ Natty Maid (instagram.com/nattymaid) (+ more...)

Happy Holidays from the WWM Team! May your holiday season be safe and merry! 🥳✨

1 week left to submit to Wintergreen! Get us your original poetry, fiction, visual art, nonfiction, and translations. Themes of winter and endurance, persistence and hope, we can’t wait! Submit here by December 31st: wildwillowmagazine.com/wwmsubmissio...

Everything is stained in the sunlight that returns after fire. "Survivors” by Tobi Alfier, pdf pg. 18 Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

An aunt once told me that I should tweeze my eyebrows every day, so things never get out of hand. "Music of the Spheres” by Angela Townsend, pdf pg. 50 We'll showcase this piece over the next two weeks. Check back next week for more, or read issue 1: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive

#FollowFriday this week is alternative art! We love showing these artists love! 🎨 Reece Coventree (instagram.com/dragonreece) 🎨 Katrina Heartwood (instagram.com/katrinaheart...) 🎨 The Glow Pop (instagram.com/theglowpop) (+ more...)

"Pandora's Box” by Mirjana M, pdf pg. 90 Image description: A colourful abstract artwork Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #visualart #litmag #WildWillowMagazine

2 weeks left for Wintergreen! There’s still time to submit your original poetry, fiction, visual art, nonfiction, and translations. Now that snow is falling, are you feeling inspired by winter yet? Submit here by December 31st: wildwillowmagazine.com/wwmsubmissio...

nothing is alone, it’s my job to convince you. i say to you six years ago i coaxed a sprig of sage "real peaches” by Kristin Lueke, pdf pg. 22 Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

Her shoes were too big for her tiny feet. "Magda Gave Birth to a Ferret on a Thursday” by Beth Sherman, pdf pg. 24 This is part 2 of our showcase piece featured last week. Check out issue 2 to read the whole piece: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

This week’s #FollowFriday focus is 3D art! Show these talented artists some love! 🎨 Tina Tan (@ttanceramics.bsky.social) 🎨 Yarnqueer (@yarnqueer.bsky.social) 🎨 Samantha Rose (@boosamm.bsky.social) (+ more...)

"CHARON” by Josephine Florens, pdf pg. 18 Image description: A painting of two figures in a boat Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #visualart #litmag #WildWillowMagazine

3 weeks left to submit your original poetry, fiction, visual art, nonfiction, and translations! Winter! Hope! Persistence ! Endurance! Submit here by December 31st: wildwillowmagazine.com/wwmsubmissio...

we kissed between a junkyard and an abandoned storage unit "January” by Lilly Lu, pdf pg. 31 Check out the WWM archive to see more: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag #indielit #WildWillowMagazine

He was a funny little creature with a snake-like head [...] "Magda Gave Birth to a Ferret on a Thursday” by Beth Sherman, pdf pg. 24 We will showcase this piece over the next 2 weeks. Check back next week for more, or read the whole piece in issue 2: wildwillowmagazine.com/archive #litmag

For #FollowFriday this month, we want to give love to visual artists. They’re the reason our magazine issues look so incredible! So QUEER ARTISTS! BIPOC ARTISTS! This week is for you! 🎨 DJ (@pokedbydj.bsky.social) 🎨 Kirstobot (@kirstobot.bsky.social) 🎨 Ness (@nesstolgia.bsky.social) (+ more...)