Not everything you write needs to be polished.
Not everything needs to perform.
Some words just need a place to land.
That’s what Open Page is for.
Open Page is a prompt-based participation space designed for writers at any stage—published, unpublished, in-between, or unsure. It’s the part of the creative process that happens before the byline, before the pitch, before the audience weighs in.
These prompts are free and open to all writers. No gatekeeping. No algorithm-chasing. No pressure to produce something “worthy.”
Just writing.
How You Can Participate
Open Page is intentionally flexible. You choose how visible—or invisible—your writing is.
You may:
- Write privately for yourself, your process, or your healing
- Share excerpts on social media if the words want witnesses
- Submit your response for future features if you’re invited
There’s no requirement to share publicly, and no expectation that every response becomes content.
About Features & Highlights
From time to time, select responses may be highlighted in The ExFactor Dispatch. If your work is featured, you’ll receive clear credit—because your words are yours.
Features are occasional, not competitive. This isn’t about virality or volume. It’s about resonance.
Why Open Page Exists
Too many writers stop writing because they think every sentence needs a destination.
Open Page exists to remind you:
- Writing can be exploratory
- Writing can be unfinished
- Writing can belong to you first
It’s a space to practice honesty, rhythm, curiosity, and restraint—without the pressure to explain yourself.
Start Where You Are
No audience required.
No brand voice necessary.
No permission needed.
Just an open page—and your willingness to meet it.
If you’re ready, the prompt is waiting.