a vision
Encouraging writers of memory and imagination to step into a more prophetic role
Your Personal for the Word Fellows
We’d love to read your essays, reflections, short profiles, or even everyday stories for publication on the WordHouse websites. Whether you’re writing about family, friendship, faith, or a turning point in your life, your piece can connect with others who need it. Send us your story and let it find its readers
What can you submit for review?
We’re currently accepting creative non-fiction essays only. Start by submitting a 300-word excerpt (a quote or passage from your essay) along with a short bio through the form above.
What happens after you submit?
Within a week of receiving it, we’ll let you know our thoughts about your essay. If you don’t hear from us it likely means we’re keeping your piece in mind for a future posting.
If your essay is chosen for the website:
We’ll send a simple agreement with posting dates, duration, and a word fellow pf for your contribution.
What else does WordHouse offer?
Aside from online features WordHouse hopes to publish your essays, anthologies, and memoirs into book form.
If WordHouse works with you on a book project, you may enroll in a Word Fellow Shop course designed to guide you through editing and revision toward publication.
Is there a free workshop?
See this prompt at Page-a-Writer.online for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will first read your submission? Who are Ninang J and the WordHouse Team?
Your work will first land in the hands of Ninang J and the WordHouse Team, friends who love stories. In Filipino culture, a Ninang is like a godmother, someone who cheers you on, guides you, and journeys with you. That’s the spirit we bring when reading your work: not as critics on a pedestal, but as fellow travelers who believe every story is worth telling.
What are the other WordHouse services?
Read a listing of our professional services, catering to those in the writing and publishing community in general, and to beginning writers, editors, and translators in particular.
How long does it take for us to respond?
We try our best to get back to you as soon as we can, but sometimes it may take a little while. If you don’t hear from us right away, don’t worry, it doesn’t mean your work wasn’t read. It just means we’re taking our time, saving our comments, and making sure we give your piece the thoughtful attention it deserves.
How do you get in touch with WordHouse?
The easiest way is through our forms and newsletter. Every time you fill out a form or subscribe to our updates, you can be sure your message reaches us at WordHouse. And if you’d like to reach out directly, you can always connect with us through the email link on our site.
