One platform.
Every submission.
Zero surprises.
Byline connects writers and publications through a shared submission ecosystem. The moment your piece is accepted anywhere, every other publication is notified automatically.
The problem
Managing submissions is chaos
Spreadsheets, email threads, sticky notes — a patchwork system held together by memory and good intentions. Duplicate acceptances. Embarrassing retractions. Editors evaluating work that was taken weeks ago.
The solution
Every piece has a live status
The moment a piece is accepted anywhere, its status updates automatically and every other publication with it in queue is notified. No manual emails. No dropped balls.
Built for both sides
For Writers
Free to start. The submission log you've always needed.
- Track every submission in one dashboard
- Real-time status on each piece
- Automatic withdrawal notifications
- Browse and submit to publications directly
- Works even for email-only publications
For Publications
Clean intake portal. Never review a taken piece again.
- Organized, searchable submission queue
- Live availability flag on every piece
- Auto-notified when a piece is taken
- Internal hold / pass / accept workflow
- Your own unique submission link
The feature that changes everything
The moment a piece is marked Accepted — by you or the publication — Byline automatically withdraws it from every other queue. Platform members get an in-app alert. Email-only publications get a professional withdrawal email. No manual follow-up. Ever.
Start tracking for freeSimple pricing
Writers are free to start. Publications drive the revenue.
Writer Free
For writers getting started
- Basic submission dashboard
- Manual submission logging
- Status tracking
- Up to 25 active submissions
Writer Pro
For serious submitters
- Unlimited submissions
- Auto-sync with publications
- Withdrawal automation
- Full submission history
- Priority support
Publication
For editors and journals
- Full intake portal
- Live availability flags
- Auto-withdrawal alerts
- Unique submission link
- Email notifications