Prism & Pen

Should you submit to Prism & Pen?

Prism & Pen is larger than 82% of the 356 publications we track, and its stories get more claps than 80% of them. It regularly publishes writers with fewer than 100 followers (40% of recent stories), so it is a realistic target for new writers. 73% 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.

Topics

• History publications
• Culture publications
• Relationships publications
• Design publications
• Mental Health publications
• Life Lessons publications

Recent stories in Prism & Pen

1. Before the Apps: Gay Men Connected Through Polari and the Hanky Code
   by Kayne Young (14 followers) · 0 claps · Oct 20, 2026
2. When I Said Your Friend Sexually Assaulted Me, Why Did I Feel So Guilty?
   by Jamie Nelson (2.6K followers) · 29 claps · Oct 20, 2026
3. What Growing Up Gay In the Closet Took From Us
   by Kayne Young (14 followers) · 210 claps · Oct 19, 2026
4. Transphobia is a Thought-Terminating Cliché
   by Laura Westford (4.2K followers) · 215 claps · Oct 18, 2026
5. This Original Gay Disco Anthem is Part of LGBTQ+ History
   by Rand Bishop (2.4K followers) · 450 claps · Oct 18, 2026
6. Can We Salvage the Dating App Junkyard, or Is It Time To Look Elsewhere?
   by Eleni Stephanides (3.1K followers) · 369 claps · Oct 17, 2026
7. Symbolism, Appropriation, and the Fragilities of Queer Community …
   by Limina (8 followers) · 252 claps · Oct 16, 2026
8. Skincare for Transgender Women: Everything I Wish I Knew Before Transitioning
   by Kira Ry (1.2K followers) · 311 claps · Oct 16, 2026