Timeworn is a biannual literary journal based in Buffalo, NY, focused on historical fiction with a splash of the speculative.
We want to highlight unrepresented corners of history—to find obscure writers working on the fringes of this genre and present their stories in a beautiful hand-bound issue and ebook.
We are just getting started and hope that you will join us by signing up for our mailing list below. We will only e-mail you with submission calls, important updates and promos for upcoming issues.
FAQ
If you are curious how writing competitions work, or it's your first time entering one, we recommend reading our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page first.
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