You must SUBMIT !

Here at GREENSILK we have a fabulous time reading all your stories and poetry.

In fact, we can't wait to read what you send us next!

****SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THE FALL ISSUE. CHECK BACK IN OCTOBER FOR THE NEXT GUIDELINE DATES!

Send your well-groomed pieces in the body of an email to :hazekd@peoplepc.com

No attachments will be opened.

In the subject line indicate what kind of work you are submitting, such as:

...story, poetry, essay or book review with the title included, please.

Generally, there are no length requirements, however, if your piece is over 6000 words, it had better be good. Currently we are leaning towards-the shorter the better philosophy. We prefer mainstream literary fiction, although there may be a few exceptions - a few gray areas. ... Use your own judgement - but be tasteful. Be artful.

Helpful Hint : When in doubt , use humor, even if just a little. We love to laugh. It tickles us!

Also, please include a brief bio. Accomplishments are nice but not important.

But the inclusion of a bio is very important! Otherwise, we cannot take your work seriously.

To save time, include a brief, informal statement claiming copyright ownership, and indicate, please, that your piece has not been previously published.

All rights revert back to the writer upon publication. When submitting your piece afterwards to another publication, please give us first rights, PLEASE.

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About Us

Just who do we think we are?

Our mission is to help as many unpublished writers as we can. Sometimes all an unpublished writer needs is that first real vote of confidence. We understand firsthand how frustrating rejection can be. We want to help, plus it feels really good to make an author's day!!

Why the name-Green Silk?

In the late 70's , an artist friend, L.Dorsey, gave me the most beautiful couple of yards of green silk I'd ever seen, from her trip around the world. I still have that worldly material. It just seemed fitting as a name , or maybe I'm just sentimental . Whatever the reason.... L, wherever you are, this site is dedicated to you.

The Editor in Chief - KD Hazelwood, completed a BA in English after a 25 year hiatus. So, there's nothing really green about her-except her eyes. She writes mostly fiction, poetry and song lyrics. She has been published in The Cynic Online Magazine , StillCrazyLitmag, and in Gloom Cupboard, and has published a children's book, CoyoteBat!, now available on Amazon, B&N and others.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=coyotebat+

The Assistant Editor-Michael Powers-is handy for a number of things- mostly, helping with the submission overloads, second opinions and making sure the coffee is made in the morning.