In Her own

Words

A female-led, independent publishing platform for poetry, storytelling & art.

Submissions are open year-round to emerging poets, writers and artists for the chance to be featured on our digital Substack platform and/or annual print anthology.

A platform for all artists.

We exist for the women who’ve been writing quietly in notebooks, in the notes app on their phones, or in the back of their minds. The ones who didn’t think they were “qualified” enough, “literary” enough, or didn’t have the time, connections or confidence to jump through traditional publishing hoops.

Our mission is to publish work that’s raw, and creatively honest - words that bleed, bruise and bloom. Stop waiting for permission, and start your submission today.

Welcome to In Her Own Words. Unfiltered. Undiluted. Unapologetically Hers.

Top picks. Updated weekly.

Pink Roses

AUTHOR: CLAIRE GRIFFITHS

Hysteria

AUTHOR: Niala Lewis

The old violin

AUTHOR: ELIZABETH CROUCH

WHAT OUR CONTRIBUTORS ARE SAYING

“Thank you for creating this platform. I’ve long mourned the lack of visibility for emerging female poets in Australia, and discovering this space feels like a breath of fresh air - so thank you!”

-Jody M.

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