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A timeline of TSW’s beginnings and becomings
At The Seventh Wave, intentionality and accessibility are at the heart of everything we do. Ever since we began in […] -
The three stages of revision
Revision can feel like a daunting task, but with a few frameworks and benchmarks, it can become more manageable. -
Seven great books on craft
Over the years, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of books that are great companions of craft. These are just a few. -
On Writing Residencies: The time, space, and money of writing residencies.
At some point, you may find yourself looking for the space and time of writing residencies. What types of opportunities are out there, and how do you figure out the best fit for your needs? -
The art and craft of questions
A core practice at Seventh Wave is asking questions. It’s how we began—each call for submission contains 7-10 key questions—and it’s how we begin: in 10 years of publishing, we’ve asked over 130 questions that we return to, time and again. -
On Scaffolding: Genre, Form, and Narrative Frameworks
There’s a lot to say and think about when it comes to genre and form. Regardless of which you write in, how can we use them—and narrative frameworks—to help us unlock the true potential of our stories? -
Creating a community around your writing
The process of writing is often a solo endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. There are countless free or low-cost ways to surround your work with community. -
Submitting your work to literary magazines
Sending your work out into the world is a vulnerable but necessary first step toward sharing your writing with others. -
Apply to our Spring 2025 digital residency
The call has been extended to 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, Jan. 26. -
Issue 18: Radical Futurity is now open for submissions
The call will close Dec. 31, 2024. -
23 reasons why our Digital Residency might be for you
Is our Digital Residency for you? See why 15 people applied this summer. -
2024 Fall Digital Residency now open for applications
Narrative Shifts, our genre-agnostic digital residency program, is now open for applications to our fall cohorts. -
Deadline extended for “On Queer Family”
Submissions to "On Queer Family" have been extended to 7/28. -
Deadline extended for “On Gaming”
Submissions to "On Gaming" have been extended to 7/25. -
Our 2024 Community Anthologies are open for submissions
On Endings, On Queer Family, On Gaming, and On Prayer are open for submissions until 7/18.