Woven Branches is a digital sanctuary for the voices of Black and Brown women and gender-expansive creators. We are looking for work that is intellectually rigorous, emotionally honest, and culturally grounded. 

To ensure your work aligns with our vision, please review our thematic categories and payment structure below. All submissions must be sent via the official portal at the bottom of this page to be considered. 

Our Thematic Pillars 

We prioritize work that fits into the following "Branches": 

• Roots & Rituals: Spirituality, ancestral practices, and emotional wellbeing. 

• The Unsilencing: Breaking silence, creativity as resistance, and personal liberation. 

• The Study: Critical deep dives into Black literature, author spotlights, and artistic analysis. 

• Ink & Industry: The "behind the scenes" of writing, craft, and the publishing world. 

• Intersections: Dedicated space for Queer and Gender-Queer perspectives. 

Rates & Compensation 

We believe in paying for the labor and brilliance of our community. 

• Prose (Essays, Think-Pieces, Non-fiction): $0.10 per word. 

• Target length: 800 words ($80) to 1,200 words ($120). 

• Poetry: $50 per submission. 

• Requirement: A set of 4 poems + a 3–5 sentence paragraph deep-diving into the themes of the work. 

 Submission Requirements 

Before clicking "Submit," ensure your work meets the following criteria: 

Originality: We only accept previously unpublished work. 

Formatting: Prose should be double-spaced. Poetry should be formatted exactly as you wish it to appear on the screen. 

The "Why": For poetry, you must include your 3–5 sentence thematic deep-dive. For prose, be prepared to provide a 2-sentence "abstract" or summary of your piece. 

Identity: We are a space specifically for Black and Brown women and gender-expansive/queer creators. 

Ready to Share Your Work? 

Please have your bio, social links, and manuscript (PDF or .Docx) ready. Submissions sent via email or social media DMs will not be reviewed