Wise Pages Magazine is a literary publication by TWR Book Publishing Services dedicated to showcasing thoughtful writing across poetry, essays, short stories, biographies, reviews, and cultural commentary. We publish work that engages both imagination and intellect, offering readers a space where stories are informed by curiosity, reflection, and insight.
Frequency of Publication: Quarterly (March, June, September, December)
Call Period:
March Issue: Jan-Mar
June Issue: Apr-Jun
September Issue: Jul-Sep
December Issue: Oct-Dec
Print ISSN: 3116-4188
Online ISSN: 3116-4196
Call for Submissions: September 2026 Issue
Theme: Paglaum
Deadline: September 15, 2026
Paglaum (Hope) is rarely loud. More often, it appears in quiet gestures, in the decision to begin again, in the soft refusal to surrender to despair. For this September 2026 issue, we gather around paglaumโa word that holds not only hope, but endurance, tenderness, and the steady belief that even in uncertain times, light remains possible.
Accepted Genres
โ Poetry
โ Essays & Creative Nonfiction
โ Short Stories & Flash Fiction
โ Biographical Writing
โ Reviews (books, arts & culture)
โ Cultural Commentary
Both emerging and established writers are welcome to submit.
Publishing my essay, How Does Pain Move Forward After Silence, in Wise Pages Magazine was both affirming and humbling, especially knowing that the piece went through a careful and rigorous editorial selection process that truly honored quality and depth.
John Mark N. Saldivar
The procedures, instructions, and communication are clear and responsive.
Jervis Russell J. Sajise
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Guidelines for Contributors
Formatting Requirements
Submit the file as .doc or .docx
Download the template here.
Word Count
Short Story: 1,000โ5,000 words
Flash Fiction: up to 1,000 words
Essays / CNF: 800โ2,500 words
Biographical: 800โ2,500 words
Reviews: 800โ1,500 words
Poetry: up to 5 poems
Submission
Contributors should submit their work using this form: https://forms.gle/MScB1zsgS2KwkFVP6
Originality and Plagiarism
Wise Pages Magazine publishes original, unpublished work. Plagiarism, appropriation without acknowledgment, or AI-generated content submitted as solely authored without disclosure are not permitted. Writers retain copyright; Wise Pages requests first publication rights and archival rights.
Language
We accept submissions in English, Filipino, Cebuano, and other Philippine languages. Translations or contextual cues may be requested at editorial discretion.
Citation and Attribution
For fiction and reviews:
Parenthetical, footnote, or endnote systems are acceptable.
Citation style may follow APA, Chicago, MLA, or other scholarly formats, as long as it is internally consistent.
Source titles, authors, and publication details must be verified whenever possible.
Direct quotations, paraphrases, or specific cultural references should be properly acknowledged.
Use of Images and Media
If a submission includes archival materials, photographs, or excerpts from copyrighted works, contributors must:
secure permissions in advance, or
demonstrate that materials are in the public domain or fair use.
Wise Pages may request proof of permissions if necessary.
Ethics & Community Conduct
Wise Pages supports a literary community grounded in respect. We do not publish material that promotes:
Discrimination
Explicit hate
Harassment
Defamation
Targeted harm
Submissions depicting violence, trauma, or sensitive themes are not automatically disqualified but should exhibit literary intent and thoughtful framing.
Previously Published Work & Reprints
Wise Pages does not publish reprints or previously published material, including works that appeared on personal blogs, public forums, or social platforms, unless explicitly negotiated with the editorial team.
Withdrawal & Rights
Contributors may withdraw their submissions prior to acceptance. After acceptance, withdrawal may occur only by written notice and with editorial confirmation, as production may already be underway.
Upon publication:
Authors retain copyright.
Wise Pages retains archival rights for digital and print records.
AI and Digital Tools Policy
We do not accept work generated entirely by AI.
Authors may use digital tools for:
grammar correction,
formatting,
research assistance, and
drafting support.
However, authors must disclose meaningful AI involvement. Undisclosed AI-generated work may result in disqualification from current and future submissions.
Confidentiality
Submissions are treated as confidential. Editorial deliberations are not made public.
Editorial Process
All submissions undergo a multi-stage editorial workflow:
Submission. Authors submit their manuscripts through our official Google Form.
Editorial and Peer Review Screening. An editor conducts a review of the submitted work. Then, a blind review will be conducted by an external expert to assess the literary work based on the following criteria: Thematic Alignment, Craft and Literary Quality, Technical Considerations, Ethical and Legal Screening. Authors are notified of the resultโAccepted, Revise, or Declined.
Acceptance Notification. For accepted works, the editorial staff provides instructions for final submission and collects the required documents.
Copyediting & Author Consultation. The editorial team prepares the accepted work for publication, which may include edits and coordination with the author as needed.
Proofreading & Final Approval. Authors receive electronic proofs for review prior to final publication.
Publication & Release of Documents. Upon publication, authors receive:
โข e-copy of the certificate of authorship
โข e-copy of the certificate of publication
โข editorial evaluation and review certification
โข e-copy of full issue (once completed)
Edits will be discussed with contributors when they meaningfully alter structure, tone, or meaning. Minor copyedits (spelling, grammar, formatting) may be performed without extensive correspondence.
Rights, Fees, and Privileges
Authors retain copyright. Wise Pages Magazine requests first publication rights and archival rights.
To cover administrative costs for reviewing, editing, layout, and platform fees, we collect a Php 500 payment per author for accepted literary works.
*Our magazine is not a commercial publication. We do not sell copies, collect subscriptions, or earn from the works we publish. The Php 500 payment is only a modest contribution to help cover review, editing, layout, platform, and administrative costs after acceptance.
Authors will receive e-copies of the certificate of authorship, certificate of publication, editorial evaluation and review certification, and full issue (once complete).
Authors may also order the physical copy of the full issue.
