Events

Submission Window: July 1st - 14th, 2025 Payment: Poetry: $50 per poem, Flash: $80, Short fiction/non-fiction: $0.08 per word Theme: Original and contemporary short stories, poems, and essays that explore, expand on, and subvert the rich traditions of international folklore, with a strong focus on fairy tales (though we also sometimes dabble in other forms of folklore, such as fables, myths, and legends) “No matter what you write, you actually can't help retelling a fairy tale somewhere along the way.” ~Catherynne M. Valente 2025 submission windows NB: Please note that all dates/times are AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) 9:00 am 1 January to midnight 14 January 9:00 am 1 July to midnight 14 July 9:00 am 1 October to midnight 14 October We do not accept multiple submissions (one piece per submission window, please!), simultaneous submissions, or previously published work (reprints). Submitting your work The Orange & Bee accepts submissions via Duosuma only: please do not send us work via email or private message. Any submissions received via email, post, or anything other than Duosuma will be ignored/deleted. To submit, please follow the link below: Word/line limits Poetry: up to 50 lines (but we’re a little bit flexible!) Flash fiction/non-fiction: up to 1000 words Short fiction/non-fiction: up to 4000 words Payment Poetry: flat rate $US50.00 per poem Flash fiction/non-fiction: flat rate $US80.00 per story (max 1000 words) Short fiction/non-fiction: $US0.08 per word (max 4000 words) We typically pay via PayPal, and in your native currency, but we will do our best to accommodate your preferred payment method. Please note, however, that we cannot pay by cheque. What we’re looking for I am all for putting new wine in old bottles, especially if the pressure of the new wine makes the bottles explode (Angela Carter, ‘Notes from the front line’). We are seeking original works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction that engage...