ZORA
“A publication from Medium that centers the stories, poetry, essays and thoughts of women of color.”
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Updated Oct 20, 2026
67K
followers
7
stories seen in 14 days
1
different writers
213
median claps per story
0%
stories by writers <100 followers
Should you submit to ZORA?
ZORA is larger than 90% of the 356 publications we track, and its stories get more claps than 75% of them. Most of its recent stories (100%) come from writers with 100+ followers, so expect a higher bar for acceptance. 100% 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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Recent stories in ZORA
- You Don’t Have to Agree With Racism to Help It Survive
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- If Everyone Can Offend You, Everyone Can Control You
- Katie Zacharia Got the Podium. Now Let’s Talk About Power, Privilege, and Qualifications.
- Women Are Becoming the Breadwinners. Somehow, They’re Still Doing the Damn Laundry.
- A Seat at the Table Doesn’t Mean You Belong There
- The Ellisons Are Close to Trump. Now Their Media Empire Includes CNN and CBS
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