The Zerowriter Anthology
Announcing the Zerowriter Anthology from HoundsGate Press
Our small team at HoundsGate Press are happy to announce our partnership with the backers of Zerowriter Ink and Fold to create an anthology of their combined works. These devices have kept writing accessible and affordable while building a genuine community around them without the distractions of AI, subscriptions and a genuine want to meet the needs of writers in all spheres. We’re glad to be the ones working together to create this anthology!
The Zerowriter Anthology from HoundsGate Press
How did we get here?
It started with the launch of the Zerowriter Ink—a focused, affordable tool that put the written word back in people’s hands without subscriptions, distractions, extra noise or AI. Then came the Fold, a much anticipated clamshell version!
As the community grew in the Zerowriter Discord, a group of writers and backers floated a simple idea: Why not gather our collective works into a group anthology?
I wanted to move into publishing for a long time, and the moment felt right to finally give me the push to create that area of my own. HoundsGate Press exists to help bring projects like this into the world and what an amazing group of people to work with for our first anthology!
There’s something special about people of all walks of life and backgrounds coming together around a shared idea, and bringing it to life. There’s no other feeling like it in the world!
What is the Theme for the Anthology?
The theme for this anthology is “Zero.” A nod to the Zerowriter group that brought us all together. The theme doesn’t have to be named outright, but the idea should be present in the work. The piece should also stand on its own for readers who have never used a Zerowriter before.
Who can submit?
This call is open only to backers of Zerowriter Ink or Zerowriter Fold (proof of backer status is required). Writers must be 18 or older. Submissions must be in English.
All genres are welcome!
What we’re looking for (quick overview)
Short stories (up to 8,000 words; preference for pieces under 6,000 so more voices can fit)
Flash fiction (up to 1,000 words)
Poetry (two shorter poems of 50 lines or one longer poem of 100 lines)
Short plays, screenplays, or audio manuscripts (one-act only, up to about 8,000 words)
One piece per person. Unpublished work is preferred, but reprints are allowed if you hold the rights and note where it previously appeared. No generative AI allowed for the creative work itself (spell-check and grammar tools are allowed at this time).
Full details on format, rights, content notes, and what we won’t accept are on the submissions page.
Deadline: 1 February 2027, 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time USA
Planned publication date: : May 2027
If we receive enough strong submissions, we’ll consider a second volume. We want as many voices as possible—from every background and genre—to have a chance to be heard.
You can find the full guidelines and submission instructions here:
https://houndsgatepress.com/submissions/
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Zerowriter projects and helped build the community around them. We’re looking forward to working with you!
An even more special thanks to the entire Zerowriter staff for producing such an amazing product, community and want to make writers, students and others works possible!
Lindsey