GRANDE DAME LITERARY
Women Writers Vibrant Voices
There is a secret to getting an acceptance letter and we'd love to share it with you.
FEBRUARY
2023
NEW ISSUE
COMING
FEBRARY 3, 2023
NEWS & NOTEWORTHY
Coming February 2023
BOOK PILE - PROMOTE YOUR BOOK
self-published or traditional
cover image and excerpt (must adhere to our genre guidelines)
NEW! ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES
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BOOK PILE
GENRES WE ACCEPT
SHORT STORIES STORY-STYLE MEMOIR POETRY
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LITERARY CHICK-LIT
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UPMARKET WOMEN'S CONTEMPORARY
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COMEDY, DRAMEDY, ROM-COM
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ROMANCE
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DRAMA
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MAGICAL REALISM
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HUMOROUS
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MYSTERY, SUSPENSE, THRILLER, MURDER
light on gore/heavy on humor/shocking -
FOOD, ANYTHING WITH FOOD
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NO GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS OF ABUSE
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NOTHING DIVISIVE OR DISCRIMINATORY
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DIFFICULT SUBJECT MATTER HANDLED
WITHIN PARAMETERS OF OTHER GUIDELINES
(CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS)
ABOUT GDL
Traditionally, a Grande Dame is an older woman who is well-respected in her community. At Grande Dame Literary, we believe there is a Grande Dame in every woman. Age is irrelevant.
Women's voices are important. Women's opinions and thoughts are equal to all
and second to none.
Lift your vibrant voice and write.
Be heard. Grande Dame Literary is listening.
Women supporting women who write.
Write. We are here for you.
WHY, THANK YOU.
JAMI HUNT-WILLIAMS
I've been called many things as a woman: loud, outspoken, too much. I'd like to be known as vibrant.
STEPHANIE MILLER
I have never been so delighted to receive a rejection letter. Thank you to the editor that took the time to read my story, give it some thought, and send me feedback.
JOANNA MARSH
Thank you very much for publishing my work. I feel honored.