Support the future of storytelling
This Giving Tuesday, your support helps 1455 to uplift new voices and keep literary programming free and accessible for all.
Background Art by John Todd, as seen in Movable Type
Stories don’t just reflect the world, they shape it. The voices we lift up today become the stories that define tomorrow. That’s why 1455 exists: to create access and opportunity for storytellers everywhere.
This year, 1455 expanded in powerful ways
More writers found a platform for their work. More readers discovered stories that moved, challenged, and inspired them. Our community grew wider and more engaged, united by a shared belief in the transformative power of storytelling. Through every program—from publications to events to creative resources—we’ve worked to ensure that writers at every stage are supported and connected.
None of this is possible without supporters like you.
Help sustain our mission
Your donation helps 1455:
Publish the Movable Type eMagazine, highlighting poetry, fiction, essays, and art from storytellers worldwide
Offer free publishing opportunities through 1455 books Contest and two annual anthologies published by 1455 books
Host community events, readings, and partnerships that connect writers and readers across generations
Help us keep 1455’s programming available for free and accessible to all, ensuring everyone can experience the power of story
Support 1455 this Giving Tuesday
We invite you to make a one-time donation to 1455 through our website or to show us your support by upgrading to a paid subscription on Substack, either as a monthly $5 contribution, an annual $50 contribution, or a generous $150 annual contribution as a founding member.
Every action, big or small, helps keep the future of the art of storytelling alive. Together, we can make sure every voice finds a home and a future.