What is The Wandering Words? 

The Wandering Words is a one-of-a-kind short story subscription that delivers the magic of storytelling straight to your physical mailbox, not your inbox! Each mailing includes a printed collection of short stories designed to feel like opening a personal letter.

When does it begin? 

The first issue of The Wandering Words will ship in May (fingers crossed!), with monthly mailings sent at the beginning of each month and typically arriving by mid-month.

What’s inside each mailing? 

Each month, subscribers receive an exclusively curated and beautifully designed bundle featuring three brand-new, clean short stories, typically ranging from 1,000–3,000 words, designed to be enjoyed in one or two sittings. Each mailing includes one story from each of the following categories:

HEADLINER - An EXCLUSIVE story from authors you already know & love.

WAYFINDER - A new story from the rising voices charting their own path.

INKLING - A new story from pre-published writers whose stories are en route and selected through a curated submission process.

What genres are included? 

The Wandering Words features brand-new, clean short fiction curated for a wide range of readers. Each monthly mailing focuses on a shared genre or closely related theme, creating a cohesive reading experience within that issue while allowing for variety across the year.

Genres rotate from month to month and may include romantic suspense, historical fiction, women’s fiction, romance, speculative fiction, young adult, etc. All stories are thoughtfully selected to be engaging, accessible, and appropriate for general audiences.

Why The Wandering Words

The goal is twofold: to introduce readers to new voices they may not have encountered otherwise, and to give authors (whether established, indie, or emerging) a chance to connect with new audiences.

With The Wandering Words, the joy of storytelling arrives not through screens or apps, but in a tactile, personal format. 

It’s for the readers who love short fiction, discovering new voices, and the joy of receiving meaningful mail. It's something you can hold, savor, and even collect. 

It’s more than just mail, it’s a monthly invitation to wander through new worlds, one story at a time.