Publication profile

The Virago

“Every woman has a story worth telling, stories that heal, teach, and remind us we are not alone. The Virago is where those stories live — diverse perspectives, intersectional voices, one powerful chorus. All women are welcome here.”

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Updated Oct 20, 2026

30K
followers
8
stories seen in 14 days
8
different writers
94
median claps per story
13%
stories by writers <100 followers

Should you submit to The Virago?

The Virago is larger than 81% of the 357 publications we track, and its stories get more claps than 48% of them. Most of its recent stories (88%) come from writers with 100+ followers, so expect a higher bar for acceptance. 75% of its stories are member-only (Partner Program).

How to submit

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1 editor · newsletter: “The Virago”

Submission rules change often — always read the publication’s current guidelines before pitching.

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Recent stories in The Virago

  1. Why Do Men Hate Women Everywhere?
    by Archie Jane (387 followers) · 62 claps · Oct 19, 2026
  2. Are You Overreacting? Or Is Your Past Reacting for You?
    by Sanya Jovanovic (236 followers) · 51 claps · Oct 19, 2026
  3. 7 Things I Thought Were Romantic at 24 — I Was Wrong About Every Single One
    by Success K. Victor (220 followers) · 50 claps · Oct 18, 2026
  4. Why It’s So Hard to Leave a Toxic Relationship, Even When You Know Better
    by Ruth B Otero Morales (1 followers) · 2 claps · Oct 18, 2026
  5. Yes, Women Can Be Misogynists, Too
    by Maria Cassano (43K followers) · 1.2K claps · Oct 17, 2026
  6. Why Women Must Write Through These Dark Times
    by Victoria Muggridge (6K followers) · 178 claps · Oct 16, 2026
  7. Can a Self-Proclaimed Feminist Man Be Low-Key Misogynistic?
    by Say It Anyways (831 followers) · 94 claps · Oct 14, 2026
  8. Curiosity Killed the Mom
    by Sarah Stroh (26K followers) · 58 claps · Oct 7, 2026

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