"Every woman has a story worth telling. Every story, told with honesty, has the power to move someone somewhere in the world."
"We don't just want polished writers — we want honest voices. The woman rebuilding her life, leading her community, questioning the system, or simply living with extraordinary intention. That is who we write for. And that is who we want writing for us."
Your story reaches women across six continents — from Mumbai to Manhattan, Nairobi to Oslo.
Half a million engaged readers — women who read carefully and share widely.
Selected stories are showcased to our international readership across 60+ countries, helping your voice reach a worldwide audience.
Select stories are featured in our print magazine, available on Amazon — a genuine collector's publication.
Every story we publish falls within one of our five editorial pillars. Before submitting, consider which pillar best fits your piece — and write with that reader in mind.
Stories of women leading in business, politics, community, and beyond. Profiles, opinion, and analysis.
Personal narratives, expert perspectives, and honest writing on women's emotional and mental wellbeing.
Explorations of heritage, tradition, womanhood across cultures, and identity in a globalised world.
First-person narratives of resilience, transformation, courage, and the ordinary moments that carry weight.
Stories of women creating change — in their communities, industries, and the wider world.
Not sure which pillar fits? Submit anyway and our editorial team will help place your story where it belongs best.
These guidelines exist to protect you, our readers, and the integrity of the magazine. Please read them carefully before submitting. Writers who follow the guidelines are far more likely to be published.
We are looking for writing that feels honest, specific, and alive. We do not want generic inspirational content. We want the real story — the one with texture, detail, and truth in it. Ask yourself: would this piece make a woman reading it at midnight feel less alone? More powerful? More seen? If yes, it belongs here.
We publish essays, reported features, opinion pieces, profiles, interviews, and personal narratives. All pieces should centre women — their agency, their voice, their complexity.
- Word count: 600 – 1,800 words for most pieces. Reported features may run up to 2,500 words.
- Submit as a Google Doc (shared with edit access) or a .docx file attached to your email.
- Include a short bio (50–80 words) and a headshot (if you'd like one published).
- Include a proposed headline and a one-line pitch summary at the top of your document.
- All submissions must be in English. Translated pieces are accepted with a note on the original language.
- Indicate which editorial pillar your piece fits — Leadership, Mental Health, Culture, Personal Journey, or Social Impact.
- All submissions must be original and unpublished. We do not accept pieces that have appeared elsewhere, including personal blogs and social media.
- If your piece references real people, events, or organisations, all facts must be accurate and verifiable.
- We do not accept AI-generated content. We celebrate human voices — your words, your experience, your perspective.
- Personal essays must be your own lived experience. Do not fictionalise or embellish events.
- All sources and interview subjects must have given informed consent to be quoted or referenced.
- We reserve the right to edit for clarity, length, and style while preserving your voice.
- Content that demeans, stereotypes, or reduces women to a single dimension.
- Promotional content disguised as editorial — we can tell, and we will decline it.
- Hate speech, discrimination, or content targeting any group based on identity.
- Unverified claims presented as fact without appropriate sourcing or caveat.
- Content that has been previously published anywhere — including your own website or blog.
- AI-generated or AI-assisted writing. We require authentic human authorship.
Before you submit, make sure you can check every box:
Not previously published anywhere, including your blog or social media.
Within our word count range. Reported features up to 2,500 words.
50–80 word author bio and a headshot (optional).
You've noted which of our five pillars your piece fits.
All submissions must arrive by the 20th of each month.
Your own words, voice, and experience. No AI-generated content.
"We publish monthly. Miss the 20th and your piece holds for the next cycle — never lost, never forgotten."
Submissions received after the 20th are automatically considered for the following month's issue. There is no penalty — your piece is simply held.
All submissions — essays, features, profiles, and opinion pieces — must arrive by midnight on the 20th to be considered for that month's issue.
Pieces received after the 20th are not rejected — they are automatically moved to the next issue's review queue. No need to resubmit.
We aim to respond to all submissions within 14 days of the deadline. If you haven't heard from us after 21 days, please follow up — we want to hear from you.
By submitting a piece to Women Flourish Magazine, you enter into a simple, fair contributor agreement with us. There is no formal paperwork for most contributions — your submission constitutes your agreement to these terms. Please read them carefully.
Women Flourish is built on trust — with our readers, and with every woman who contributes her voice to our pages. We take the responsibility of publishing your words seriously, and we commit to honouring them with the same care we ask you to bring to them.
We will never publish your work without your knowledge. We will always credit you by name unless you request otherwise. We will edit with sensitivity, and we will never alter the meaning or intent of your piece without your approval.
We will tell you honestly if your piece is not right for us — and we will treat every contributor, published or not, with respect.
You confirm the work is entirely your own, original, and not published anywhere else. You retain copyright of your work.
By submitting, you grant Women Flourish a non-exclusive licence to publish your piece in print and digital formats, including our archive.
You agree that our editors may edit your piece for length, clarity, and house style — while preserving your voice and intent.
Once accepted, your piece is exclusive to Women Flourish for 60 days from publication. After that, you are free to republish with attribution.
You confirm all facts are accurate and that anyone named or quoted has given their informed consent to be included.
Women Flourish does not claim ownership of your work. You retain full copyright of everything you write. We are granted a non-exclusive licence to publish your piece in our print and digital editions — nothing more. You are free to include published pieces in your writing portfolio immediately upon publication.
After a 60-day exclusivity window from the date of publication, you may republish your piece anywhere you choose — your personal blog, another publication, a newsletter, or a book. We ask only that you credit Women Flourish Magazine as the original publisher with a link to the published piece.
Women Flourish is an independent publication operating in its founding years. We are currently unable to offer payment for contributions. What we offer instead is a global platform, editorial support, full author credit, a permanent byline in our digital archive, and — for select pieces — inclusion in our print magazine. We are committed to introducing paid contributions as the magazine grows.
You may withdraw your submission at any time before it is published by contacting our editorial team. Once published, withdrawal from the digital archive may be requested in exceptional circumstances — for personal safety, legal reasons, or significant factual errors — and will be considered on a case-by-case basis with care and promptness.
You are responsible for the accuracy of the facts in your piece. Women Flourish fact-checks where possible, but final responsibility for the accuracy of personal testimony, claims, and attributed quotes rests with the author. If an error is discovered post-publication, we ask that you notify us immediately so we can issue a correction promptly.
We ask all contributors to engage with our editorial team with kindness and respect, just as we will with you. We are a small, passionate team dedicated to this mission. Abusive communication will result in the withdrawal of publication consideration. We believe the way we treat each other is part of what we are building together.
Formal agreements for special commissions: For commissioned features, cover stories, or paid advertorial content, a formal written agreement will be issued by our editorial team. For standard unsolicited submissions, these terms above constitute the full contributor agreement and are accepted upon submission.
Draft your story following our guidelines. 600–1,800 words, original, and centred on a woman's voice, experience, or leadership.
Send your piece with your bio, headshot (optional), and pillar selection via our submission form or contact page — before the 20th of the month.
Our editors review every piece within 14 days. We may come back with feedback, light edits, or questions — all with your voice in mind.
Your story goes live on our platform, shared with 500K+ readers across 60+ countries. Select pieces are featured in our print magazine on Amazon.
Send us your story by the 20th of the month. We read everything — and we can't wait to hear from you.
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