Women Writers Anthology

The theme is silence

Silence: It can protect or suppress, comfort or isolate. For women, silence has often been both a condition and a choice — a reflection of the worlds we inherit and the ones we create.

The 1455 books Women Writers Anthology invites submissions that explore silence in all its forms: the stories left untold, the moments between words, the quiet that carries truth. Whether interpreted as peace, defiance, or transformation, your voice helps illuminate what silence conceals and what it reveals.

Because women’s stories are world-changing

At 1455, we believe that representation in literature shapes how we see ourselves—and what the future of art can be. The Women Writers Anthology exists to amplify voices that too often go unheard, providing women creators with meaningful visibility, fair recognition, and lasting impact.

By publishing and promoting women writers, 1455 books aims to:

• Celebrate women’s contributions to literature, from emerging writers to established authors.

• Expand access to publication for underrepresented voices in the literary community.

• Foster dialogue and understanding through stories that challenge, illuminate, and inspire.

• Build a lasting platform for creative women whose work deserves to be seen and shared widely.

This is more than an anthology—
it’s a testament to the power, perspective,
and creativity of women writers everywhere.

Being published in the Women Writers Anthology is more than seeing your work in print—it’s joining a community of women who use storytelling to connect, question, and redefine what literature can be. This anthology is a testament to resilience, artistry, and the collective force of women shaping modern writing.

Key Details

• Submission fee: Free

• Eligibility: Open to women-identifying writers, ages 21 and older

• Genres accepted: Poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction

• Selections: Approximately 50 writers will be chosen to appear in the anthology

• Publication: Fall 2026, in print and digital editions through 1455 books

• Promotion: Featured across 1455’s platforms and events, including readings and StoryFest programming

• Deadline: March 1, 2026 (Closed)

Why send your work to 1455 books?

Today’s publishing world hasn’t always made space for every voice. That’s why 1455 books was created: to make the path to publication transparent, and empowering. We believe in amplifying authentic voices and giving women writers the recognition, respect, and visibility their work deserves.

When your piece is selected for the Women Writers Anthology, you retain full ownership of  your work. 1455 books only requests permission to include your writing in the anthology and share it for related promotions or events—your words will always remain yours to publish, adapt, or expand elsewhere.

At 1455 books, you’ll find a community that values collaboration over competition, integrity over gatekeeping, and purpose over profit. Here’s what you can count on when you submit your work:

• Mission-driven publishing — 1455 books is removes barriers with low submission fees offset by nonprofit donors.

• Professional experience — selected writers receive professional design and publishing support.

• Meaningful visibility — be featured across 1455’s website and social media community online.

• Purpose beyond publication — every book sold supports future opportunities for emerging voices.

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