Whim & Wander
Description
Here at Whim and Wander, our goal is simple: to bring a little more imagination into a world that’s forgotten how to wonder.
We want narrative that feels alive, pulsing with the magic it contains. We want earnest tales and journeys that overcome the greatest challenges. We want stories that uncover curiosity, sparkling with whimsy.
The Light can’t be known without the darkness; often, good narrative has to step through shadows before finding goodness. But, however deep the story delves, we want readers to always leave filled with hope — with hearts lightened and life sweetened.
We are not limited to a genre or style, only a mission. If this sounds like you, please submit your work! We’d love to read it.
We want narrative that feels alive, pulsing with the magic it contains. We want earnest tales and journeys that overcome the greatest challenges. We want stories that uncover curiosity, sparkling with whimsy.
The Light can’t be known without the darkness; often, good narrative has to step through shadows before finding goodness. But, however deep the story delves, we want readers to always leave filled with hope — with hearts lightened and life sweetened.
We are not limited to a genre or style, only a mission. If this sounds like you, please submit your work! We’d love to read it.
Market Genres
Genres
FantasyGeneral
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
1000 to 5000 words
$20/piece
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Market-Provided Data
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Market Response Data (User-Reported)
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Count:
There are 1 completed reports in the past 12 months.
Averages and Boundaries:
Min: 16 | Average: 16.00 | Median: 16 | Max: 16
Responded:
100.00%
Accepted:
-
Rejected:
100.00% - avg 16 days
(100.00% of rejections are personal)
Rewrites:
-
Dead Letters:
-
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
-
Withdrawn:
-
Pending:
There are 9 pending responses.
(0 min | 3.88 average | 3 median | 9 max days waiting)
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Listing added: 3 April 2026
Last officially checked: 6 April 2026