About render

render is our online magazine and collection of artwork, essays, stories, poetry, informational articles, and interviews written by and for survivors and those that support them (occasionally with the help of others).

We believe that one of the best ways to support, empower, and connect survivors is through storytelling—whether that happens through writing or visual art. That's why we made render.

The word “render” means: “to cause to be or become,” or “to reproduce or represent by artistic or verbal means." And by submitting your writing or art to our collection, you do just that. You show the world how you choose to represent your trauma, healing, or victimization. You transform your pain into something powerful.

So, how can you get your work on our website?

Submission Guidelines

Word Limit:

Stories, essays, informational articles, interviews should be around 300-500 words.

Poems should be no more than 500 words.

Artwork submissions should be limited to no more than 10 images per submission.

Note: These aren’t hard limits—we’re willing to work with you if your submission is outside these guidelines.

How to send us your work: We accept submissions via email (render@saysn.org). In your email, please write “render submission - YOUR NAME - DATE” in the subject line and be sure to include: (1) your submission as a word document (for written submissions) or a photo(s) (for visual art submissions) and (2) a brief bio/introduction and social media handles (if you have them) in a word document. We accept the following file formats: .doc, .docx, .jpeg, .png.

Formatting your submission: All written submissions should be written in 12-point type, with one inch margins, should be titled, and must include the author’s name and email address.

Anonymous submission: We do publish anonymous submissions. Please specify in your submission email that you would like the piece to be published anonymously and we will do our best to work with you.

Timing: We are always accepting submissions!

Response Time: Our response time varies from 2-6 weeks. If you’ve submitted a piece to us and it’s been longer than six weeks, please follow-up with us.

Submission Fees: We do not charge fees to submit to us.

Author Payment: Unfortunately, we do not offer compensation to creators at this time. We hope to do so in the future.

Simultaneous Submissions: Limit one piece of content per creator, per submission — in other words, please submit one piece of writing or artwork to us at a time! Of course, you can submit to us an unlimited number of times.

Technical Difficulties: Any and all questions, concerns, complaints, and compliments should be directed to: render@saysn.org.