Since the site is maintained by volunteers, there is often a delay between submission and your story appearing in the "New" or "Recent" sections. Why Choose ASSTR Over Modern Platforms?
asstr.org, short for "Authors Supporting Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing," is a website that provides a platform for new and emerging writers to share their work with a wider audience. Founded with the goal of promoting literary diversity and inclusivity, asstr.org welcomes writers from all genres and backgrounds. The site features a vast collection of short stories, poetry, and novel excerpts, all submitted by authors looking to gain exposure and build their writing portfolios. asstr.org new authors
: Stories generally had to be submitted as plain text (.txt) files or HTML. Automated Uploads Since the site is maintained by volunteers, there
As a , treat ASSTR as your proving ground. The feedback you receive (via email) is often more thoughtful than a star rating because ASSTR readers tend to be writers themselves. Founded with the goal of promoting literary diversity