Nerve to Write
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A Magazine for Disabled, Chronically Ill, and Neurodivergent Writers. Editor-in-Chief @sfmontgomery.bsky.social. www.nervetowrite.com
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Nerve to Write is open for nonfiction submissions until November 1st! Send us your flash nonfiction, lyric essays, memoir, and more!
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We’re halfway through our submission window! You have until November 1st to submit your fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid writing, and artwork.
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Last in our meet the editors series is @froid.bsky.social!
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We are open for submissions until November 1st!
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Are you a disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent writer with a recent or forthcoming book? If so, query us about our new book review and interview series. We'd love to celebrate your work!
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Next up in our meet the editors series is Mialise Carney!
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We’re spending the morning reading submissions! Have you sent work in yet?
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing you to our editors! First is founder and editor-in-chief @sfmontgomery.bsky.social.
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Nerve to Write is a new online magazine for disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent writers to showcase creative innovation and build crip community. We are officially open for free submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, hybrid writing, and artwork!
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