Taking Submissions: One Story
Deadline: November 14th, 2018 Payment: $500 and 25 contributors copies Submission Periods: January 15th - May 31st | September 1st - November 14th What kinds of stories is One Story looking for? One Story is seeking literary fiction. Because of our format, we can only accept stories between 3,000 and 8,000 words. They can be any style and on any subject as long as they are good. We are looking for stories that leave readers feeling satisfied and are strong enough to stand alone. Does One Story pay? Yes. One Story pays $500 and 25 contributors copies for First Serial North American rights. All rights will revert to the author following publication. Does One Story accept previously published material? No. One Story is looking for previously unpublished material. However, if a story has been published in printoutside of North America, it will be considered. Stories previously published online—on blogs, personal websites, online literary magazines, or forums—will not be accepted. Does One Story accept simultaneous submissions? Yes, but please notify us immediately if your submission is accepted for publication elsewhere. What file types can I submit? We accept PDF, RTF, and TXT files that are less than 500KB. Please include the story title and all writer contact info on the first page of the submitted file. Will you send me comments on my story? No. One Story receives close to 100 submissions each week. Please understand that we do not have time to comment on individual stories. Can I change the story I submitted with an updated draft? No. Do you consider translations? Yes. Please include the name of the original author and language, as well as the name of the translator on the first page of your submission. How do I submit to One Story? We have an automated system for you to send us your work. It will securely send our editors your story and email...
Taking Submissions: The Daily Grind
Deadline: November 14th, 2018 Payment: $0.0075/word + one copy of the anthology. Note: I'd likely usually pass on posting a payment this low but it isn't every day you get a coffee themed anthology. Title: The Daily Grind Imprint: Goal Publications (The Goal Publications imprint is only accepting work applicable for a general audience. Any work that would be marked 18+ will not be accepted by this imprint.) Timeline for Receiving Submissions: July 1st, 2018 – November 14th, 2018 Release: The plan is to release at Fur the More on March 15th, 2019 Lead Editor: Amy Fontaine Co-Editor: Madison Keller Payment Rate: $0.0075/word + one copy of the anthology. Contributors/editors may buy additional copies at a 40% discount Rights: We are asking for first rights on all stories for six months following the publication date. Reprints will be considered, but priority will be given to original works. Introduction: Coffee is synonymous with writers and readers, and is a staple for households all over the world. While your story may have a central theme that does not directly involve coffee, coffee must share the spotlight. Some ideas for stories: - A romance featuring a coffee shop employee and a patron - An action story about a war between coffee-lovers and tea-lovers - A slice-of-life about someone who truly can't begin their day without a cup or seven of coffee - A comedy in space where someone in a shuttle only dreams of returning home to their one true love: coffee (because they only have crap coffee on board the ship and that just feels like cheating) - A fantasy where you're transported away to a far-away land, and the only common ground you can find are…grounds. You know, coffee? Get the joke? As with all stories published by Goal Publications and Fanged Fiction, stories must utilize the...
