The Open Draft
“A welcoming space for writers to share thoughtful stories, fresh ideas, and unique perspectives on life, money, work, culture, and everything in between.”
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Updated Oct 20, 2026
Should you submit to The Open Draft?
The Open Draft is larger than 6% of the 356 publications we track, and its stories get more claps than 14% of them. It regularly publishes writers with fewer than 100 followers (79% of recent stories), so it is a realistic target for new writers. 39% of its stories older than three days have no claps yet. 87% 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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