Clear & Kind
“Clear & Kind is a home for honest, humane writing—personal essays, fiction, poetry, and reflections on culture, nature, politics, and life—that values clear thinking as much as kindness and never confuses being right with being unkind.”
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Updated Oct 20, 2026
Should you submit to Clear & Kind?
Clear & Kind is larger than 6% of the 356 publications we track, and its stories get more claps than 26% of them. Most of its recent stories (71%) come from writers with 100+ followers, so expect a higher bar for acceptance. 29% of its stories older than three days have no claps yet. 50% of its stories are member-only (Partner Program).
Submission rules change often — always check the publication's own “Write for us” or “About” page before pitching.
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