Skre.ws

· A dark poetry zine ·


Only can darkness bring meaning to the

light... For the darkness is a mirror, a mere

reflection of luminescence on the other

side. Both are meant to be felt, and only

when seeing the beauty within the

darkness, can one be guided into the light.


Current Release: ISSUE 006

Readings: OPEN 2025-03

Deadline: UNTIL 2025-09

Next Release: Q4 2025

HUMAN MADE NO AI

About


What is the Skrews Syndicate

and what does it stand for?

ABOUT THE SYNDICATE

The Skrews Syndication is an independent literary publication that is dedicated to the darker, pain-filled words of poets who've experienced severe adversity, trauma, and tribulation in their lives. While the element of suffering is often held in high esteem in the poetry community, most poets who haven't already created a name go unheard. This publication is here to change this. We are by those, for those, and celebrated by those who are in this very real state of chaos.


Our utmost mission is to serve as a means of expression, free of judgment, to those poets who want to share their pain. We're not here to mask the emotions, but to celebrate, learn, and empathize. Our entry point is through and for the public, and we commemorate amateur and professionals alike. Since the release of our first issue, we have provided a platform to encourage our readers and poets. We are excited to introduce and highlight warranted comments that deserve to be shared.

ISSUES PUBLISHED

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CONTRIBUTORS

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The Skrews Syndication, Issue 006 Cover

With the successful release of our fifth issue, we’re continuing to focus on content, delivery, and process as we move towards Issue 007. We are insurmountably excited to continue bringing this project to the world. Since our pilot, we’ve successfully distributed five issues to over 12 digital stores and will follow the same pattern in the future. All contributors will receive an earned copy of the issue their work is featured in. We are hoping to deliver compensation someday after the costs of publication are covered. We encourage all poets who are interested in participating to explore the Submission section of this site to directly make an entry.


VIEW RELEASED ISSUES

In addition to poetry submissions, we also accept entries for cover art, general suggestions, related anecdotes, reviews, and comments on published works. To inquire or submit any of these non-poetry entries, please email us directly at TALK@SKRE.WS. Cover art guidelines can be found alongside the poetry guidelines in the Submit section of this site.

CONTACT DETAILS


P.O. BOX 781
CUMMING GA 30028
UNITED STATES

Issues


Distribution information and

Mailing List subscriptions

ISSUES

The Skrews Syndication is very pleased to offer our readers a variety of purchase options for for all released issues. Our medium of issuance and distribution is digital through various online bookstores. Our top booksellers include (but are not limited to) the Amazon Kindle Bookstore, Barnes & Nobles, Google Play Books, Apple Books, Fable, and Odilo. Join our mailing list to get notified about future releases!


The Skrews Syndication currently operates on donated time, efforts, and funds. We’ve targeted a yearly release during the month of October, which is largely sustainable, although publishing may occasionally roll into November. An Autumn release feels the most fitting for our theme. We care deeply about providing value and meaningful service for you, and this will enable us to better serve while we’re young as a syndicate.


VIEW RELEASED ISSUES

All contributors will receive an EARNED DIGITAL COPY of the issue their work was featured in. We are generally able to provide redemption for this within one week of release. To submit your poetry, prose, or writing, head over to the Submissions section of this website for both entry and guideline information.

MAILING LIST

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Support


Support our collective work and

keep the syndication in operation

MERCH & SUPPORT

The Skrews Syndication operates on donated time and with minimal expenses. Many publications supplement their time by charging reading fees; however, we have committed to an open submission system since we feel any charges here would deter our mission. If our syndication has brought value to you, and you’d like to support the continuation of it, take a look below at our available merchandise. For any monetary donations, please email us directly at TALK@SKRE.WS. Non-digital products are fulfilled by a global network, but minor shipping restrictions are in place for some locations. Details can be found here.

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CONTRIBUTORS

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Submissions


Guidelines and submission entry

form, and contact details

POETRY GUIDELINES

SUBMISSIONS FOR ISSUE: 007

CURRENT THEME:
GENERAL ACCEPTANCE

READING PERIOD STARTS:
2025-03-01

READING PERIOD ENDS:
2025-09-01

In support of our poets, the Skrews Syndication encourages unsolicited submissions at any point in time, irrespective of our yearly reading or release cycles. Our theme pertains to the dark, pain-filled facets of humanity, and we do ask this be considered prior to entry. Individual themes may be selected for an issue pertaining to current international events, but aren't required for submission or acceptance. We encourage multiple submissions and will gladly consider up to 5 entries per iteration. Response times vary from a few weeks to a few months depending on volume. We request that poets keep this time frame in mind when submitting their work to other publishers who demand exclusivity. Poets who have not received a response within 90 days can request a status for their submission(s) via email: TALK@SKRE.WS.


We currently publish poetry, short narratives, and prose, but are open to other unique works related to our broader subject or to the chosen theme of the current issue. Please send no more than five manuscripts prior to receiving a response from our editors. You can submit multiple submissions using our web form below; the addition button will provision another entry for you to fill out. We do not accept translations or work that has been previously published in print or online unless non-exclusive rights were granted. By submitting, the author is agreeing that all entered work is their own. To read the full Poet's agreement, please click here.


Our poets are an important asset to the success of this publication and subsequently, we are proud to offer cost-free readings on all submissions. We feel we can best support this community by removing the lowest barrier for entry, and we will foster this belief for the lifetime of this publication. If you prefer to mail in a printed manuscript, we do accept postal submissions addressed to:


Skrews Syndication

C/O Editing

P.O. Box 781

Cumming GA 30028

United States

Primary Editorial Staff

L.A. Wyatt

K. Priest


* Please note, we respond to all submissions electronically. Postal mail applicants should be sure to include an email address with their submission.


* For Cover Art Guidelines, please have digital file resolutions meet the criteria of 2560 by 1600 pixels or larger. Digital stores require the ratio of 1.6 in height to 1 in width; so for every 1600 pixels in height, have 1000 pixels in width. When producing non-digital art, use this 1.6 to 1 ratio and keep your orientation vertical, where the height is larger than the width. Contact TALK@SKRE.WS directly to receive information for file uploads or certified mailing instructions.


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CONTACT DETAILS


P.O. BOX 781
CUMMING GA 30028
UNITED STATES