The Wax Paper

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Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Representative Authors: 
Studs Terkel, Charles Rafferty, Alice Mercier, Nick Healy
Formats: 
Online, Digital, Print, Audio
Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Temporarily closed to submissions
Response Time: 
Greater than 6 months
Charges Reading Fee: 
No
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions: 
Yes
Accepts Simultaneous Submissions: 
Yes
Number of Debut Authors per Issue: 
1-5
Payment: 
Contributor copies only
Issues per Year: 
3-4
Subscription Price: 
$25
Circulation: 
1,000 to 2,500

Editorial Focus

The Wax Paper is a broadsheet publication open to all forms of written word, imagery, and collected conversation.

Tips From the Editor

The first priority of the Wax Paper is to expand our understanding of the people we share the world with, and in doing so, expand our understanding of ourselves. Pieces will be selected on their ability to illuminate the humanity and significance of the subjects that inhabit the work. The Wax Paper is inspired by the life of Louis “Studs” Terkel. Please read our mission statement and send work that corresponds with our mission.

Contact Information

Hans Hetrick, Editor in Chief
856 North Marshfield Avenue
Chicago
IL
60622
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Last updated: Feb 20, 2024