Essay Submissions

Underwired publishes personal essays (800-1200 words) every month and is always looking for new contributors. Essays should somehow relate to the chosen theme for the month and be on topics of interest to women. Underwired buys one-time rights, and payment is $100 (Please note that payment, along with a copy of published piece, is sent when checks are processed. This could take between 30-60 days. Please do not email within this time frame as we can not respond to all email inquiries due to the volume that we receive). All essays are considered on spec. Please be familiar with personal essay style of writing. Underwired does not accept submissions for fiction or poetry at this time. Have fun!

Please send submissions direct to editor@uwmag.com. Essays should be sent as an attachment as well as copied within the body of the email. Please include the month/theme that you are submitting for in the subject line. Submissions may also be sent snail mail to the attention of the Editor Underwired Magazine 455 S 4th St Suite 610 Louisville, Ky 40202. Essays will not be returned unless you include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please include a brief bio with your submission. Essays that do not include a bio will not be considered! Deadlines are the 1st of the month for placement in the following month. Please see examples in bold at the top of this page. Underwired can not be held liable for the loss or damage of any work submitted for consideration. We reserve the right to edit for clarity and/or space. Please note: Due to the volume that we receive, we can not offer feedback. We have to consider many factors when selections are made, and a decline is not always reflective of a writer's style.

Cover Art Submissions

Underwired features different artwork on the cover every month. We look for images that play on the chosen themes and incorporate the female form. You may submit slides or photos of your work via snail mail to the attention of the Editor Underwired Magazine 455 S 4th St Suite 610 Louisville, Ky 40202. Artwork will not be returned unless you include a self-addressed stamped envelope. You may also submit work via email to editor@uwmag.com. Underwired does not pay for cover art at this time, but we do offer an artist bio (complete with contact/purchase information) in the front house pages of the magazine.

Please include a brief bio with your submission. The deadline for all artwork is the 10th of the month for placement in the following month (Oct 10th for the Nov issue...). Underwired can not be held liable for the loss or damage of any work submitted for consideration.