Taking Submissions: Zombiality 2
Zombiality 2 : We’re Undead, We Eat Flesh, Get Used To It! DEADLINE: June 30th 2011 PAYMENT: Payment is 1 cent per word and 1 contributor copy. Stories must be about zombies and include an emphasis on gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered plots, themes, and/or character(s) to them. This is horror with a queered twist with stories that can represent the horrific, gruesome, psychological, suspenseful, and satirical. If you need some guidance check out the first Zombiality. The word count is 3k – 7k. RTF attachment No headers or page numbers Use italics – do not underline Single spaced Please include your name, address, phone number, email, and the word count on the title page. Submission period ends June 30, 2011. Please send submissions to [email protected] Payment is 1 cent per word and 1 contributor copy.
Taking Submissions: Zero
Zero DEADLINE: June 30.th, 2011 PAYMENT: $50.00 A new anthology is opened. We are accepting submission for a new anthology titled “Zero”. This anthology should be from or about the very first person infected -Patient Zero. Deadline for this will be June 30, 2011. The story must be between 7000 and 12000 words and should be emailed to [email protected] attached as a .doc (preferred) or .rtf Please send in your submissions using 12 font Times New Roman, double spaced, justified. The title page should contain your contact info and word count. There will only be 5 stories selected for this one and the pay will be $50.00 for each story accepted.
Taking Submissions: Future Lovecraft
Future Lovecraft DEADLINE: May 1 to June 30, 2011 PAYMENT: $10 CAD per poem. One cent per word up to a maximum of $70 CAD for Short Story. Contributor’s Copy Future Lovecraft will open to submissions for short stories and poetry from May 1 to June 30, 2011. Do not send any submissions before this date. Yes, we mean it. The anthology will be available in print and as an e-book, and is edited by the eldritch duo of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Paula R. Stiles. What We Want Lovecraftian science fiction stories. ‘Lovecraftian’ can include Mythos elements, but we have a broader view of what Lovecraftian means. Interpret and distill it. Stories may be set in the near future or distant future. They may be cyberpunk, biopunk, space opera, dystopic, post-apocalyptic, or any other flavour of science fiction. Surprise us with your visions of the future. Think beyond the borders of the usual settings (The United States seems to be the only place where spaceships land). Future Hong Kong. Post-apocalyptic Africa. The drowned coastlines of Australia in a warmer world. A city beneath the waves near Easter Island. India five thousand years from now. The distant spaceport of New Port-au-Prince. The Martian and Lunar colonies. Give us protagonists with diverse and interesting backgrounds. Give us women who can battle Nyarlathotep’s deadly soldiers with wit and bravado, not sacrificial space-maidens. Gives us the story of the little folk that are often forgotten, like the cook aboard the space vessel who discovers a terrible secret. Further fiction guidelines below. For poetry, send up to three poems pasted in the body of the e-mail, with a cover letter. Poems paid at $10 CAD per poem. A physical contributor’s copy and e-book copy are provided. Length Short fiction (1,000 words) to novelette (10,000 words)....
Taking Submissions: The Scribing Ibis: An Anthology of Pagan Fiction in Honor of Thoth
The Scribing Ibis: An Anthology of Pagan Fiction in Honor of Thoth Deadline: June 30th 2011 Payment: 3 copies at cost The Scribing Ibis: An Anthology of Pagan Fiction in Honor of Thoth is now accepting submissions. We are interested in short stories which feature the Gods, Goddesses, heroes, holy days, traditions, and practitioners of every Pagan path. Any genre — from science fiction to mystery to fantasy to romance — is welcome. Stories ranging from an ancient murder mystery featuring Hermes, to a devotee of Eir working at a modern hospital, to Pagan colonists adapting to life on an alien world, to a retelling of a myth are all appropriate. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable. Previously-published material is also acceptable, provided the author retains all rights. We are also interested in a limited number of nonfiction essays concerning Pagan literature. Please query the editor before submitting an essay to make sure that it will work for this anthology.Length: 100 to 10,000 words. Submissions Period: 1 January 2011 through 30 June 2011. Submissions format: please include The Scribing Ibis in the subject line of your email. Send all submissions either in the body of the email, or as .rtf or .doc attachments. Do not send .docx attachments. Projected release date of August 2011, in both print and digital formats. Contributors will receive a coupon code which will allow them to purchase three copies at-cost. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of The Scribing Ibiswill go to a worthy charity in the name of Thoth. Please send all submissions, questions and comments to [email protected].
Taking Submissions: Seven Archons
Seven Archons Deadline: July 1st 2011 Payment: Exposure Only Looking for a place to submit that story? A new project I am starting with a friend, called Seven Archons, is looking for submissions. What we are looking for are original pieces of transgressive literature, think Chuck Palahniuk, Hubert Selby Jr., or William S. Burroughs. I'm posting this here, before I create a Duotrope's page, so that you get a little head start. OPEN SUBMISSON: What if your identity was a prison and self-destruction was your freedom? For "Writings on the Wall", we're looking for original transgressive tales involving highly developed characters who are nihilistic, anti-social, and seemingly mentally ill. These characters should feel out of touch, not only with themselves, but with the world around them. Give us your grittiest, unbound fiction. Stay to the point, but nothing is off limits. However, keep in mind we do want quality writing. If it is purely for the sake of shock value, it will be rejected. Deadline: July 1 Please submit in: Rich Text Formatting 12 Pt. Courier Underline Italics 1 Space After Punctuation Double Spaced Please, No Auto-formatting Most genres are acceptable. However, we don't want erotica or romance (Unless it is a SERIOUSLY flawed relationship) Word count is 2,000 to 5,000 No previously published stories No multiple submissions No simultaneous submissions First North American Serial Rights Considering this is our first project, unfortunately are only able to pay in the form of exposure. We hope to be able to offer pay in the future Send submissions to [email protected] In the subject line, Submission: Story Title/ Last Name/ Word Count We will most likely send out rejections long before acceptances. Please do not query until 30 days after the deadline.
Taking Submissions: Dark Heroes
Dark Heroes Deadline: July 2nd 2011 Payment: ¼¢ per word, Contributor's copy depending on word count Edited by Jessy Marie Roberts Submission Deadline: 2 July 2011 To submit, please use our online submissions manager. Our standard writer’s guidelines apply. We are looking for *** Expected response time is under THREE months (please query if you have not received a response within 90 days). We regret that, due to the volume of submissions, we are unable to give personal criticism. No reprints, no multiple submissions, no simultaneous submissions Word count should be approximately 1,500-15,000 words; Payment: 5,000 words & under – ¼¢ per word, payable upon publication; no contributor’s copy 5,001 words & above – ¼¢ per word, payable upon publication; one contributor’s copy
Taking Submissions: Attack of the Zombie Hippies
Attack of the Zombie Hippies Deadline: July 11 2011 Payment: Exposure/Charity We are now accepting short story submissions and training articles for: ATTACK OF THE ZOMBIE HIPPIES Undead beatniks of the Zombiepocalypse and other stories © 2011 BreachBangClear.com *Proceeds to support the Independence Fund (www.IndependenceFund.org) and veterans who have suffered extensive traumatic injury.* Overview Imagine the epic picture (to the right) if the protester getting the smackdown was a zombie, and there were more of the walking dead sporting peace symbols and long unwashed hair walking up behind. Picture a riot policeman of the late 60s with a face shield on his helmet, a handlebar mustache and a Sten gun fending them off… Submission Guidelines 800 word minimum, 20,000 word maximum (unless it’s so good and full of zombie killing, hippie stomping goodness it makes us want to make an exception). Should take place between 1965 and the present. Due: First draft due NLT 31 July 11. Submissions should be in the form of a Word document or PDF in an attachment to [email protected] . Please include Anthology Submission in the subject line. Clarification: In your fiction, zombies don’t actually have to be zombie hippies. You just need to make some kind of reference to hippies where your zombies are concerned. It can be something as simple as the mention of a corpse in a NO HIPPES t-shirt shambling by, to a troop of zombie skateboarders trying to eat National Guard troops at a skate park in Atlanta while one of the sergeants yells “Die, hippies!”, to a story revolving entirely around a zombie attack beginning at Woodstock or Berkley back in the 60s. Up to you. Just make sure there’s peace symbols, tie dye, beads or the like in there somewhere. In your non-fiction: there will be serious articles...
Taking Submissions: Machine of Death 2
Machine of Death 2 Deadline: July 15th 2011 Payment: $200 Anybody can submit a story to Machine of Death, and we mean anybody. There are only two eligibility requirements: any story you submit must be written in English, and you (or a legal guardian, if you’re a minor) must be willing and able to sign a contract if the story is accepted. That’s it! Our first book featured stories written by people who had never been published before, and people who make their living writing. There were stories by video game reviewers, lexicographers, comedians, poets, cartoonists, college students, and plenty of folks with totally square day jobs. Our writers were living in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. (Africa and Antarctica — show us what you got!) We love this diversity; we think different viewpoints, different life experiences, and different writing styles make for a unique and awesome book. So yes, absolutely anybody can submit a story — including you! This first section is about the technical details of how to submit. For more detailed information on what we’re looking for and what we’re not, go here. For artist guidelines, go here. Submission Period Submissions will be accepted from May 1 – July 15, 2011. We expect to make our final selections by October 31, 2011. Payment We pay $200 (US) upon acceptance. Length Stories can be any length, but we recommend a length of 1,500 – 7,500 words. We will almost certainly be printing stories longer or shorter than these limits, but we expect most stories in the book will fall into this range. Rights We buy the following rights: • World anthology rights in English and translation • Audio and ebook anthology rights • Film rights, with an additional bonus payout of $4,000 if your story...
Taking Submissions: Chilling Tales: In words, alas, drown I
Chilling Tales: In words, alas, drown I Canadian Authors Only Deadline: July 30th, 2011 Payment: Payment is pro rated as follows: $50 for stories under 1,500 words, rising to a maximum of $100 for stories up to 3,500 words and $150.00 for stories between 3,500 and 7,500 words EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing is delighted to announce that Chilling Tales: In words, alas, drown I, is now open for submissions. Submissions open: May 1, 2011 through July 30, 2011. Based on the award-winning Tesseracts series of anthologies, which showcase the best science fiction and fantasy from across Canada, Chilling Tales: In words, alas, drown I, is the second volume of an annual dark fantasy and horror series featuring Canada’s dark scribes. Submission Guidelines: Chilling Tales: In words, alas, drown I seeks dark fantasy and horror stories from across the country. The editor’s aesthetic is broad, and his definition of horror is diverse and wide-ranging. That said, familiar tropes like vampires, zombies, and werewolves will be a hard sell unless they are truly original in content, voice, and style. Stories do not necessarily have to be set in Canada (though that is a plus), nor do they have to have a supernatural or speculative element. I’m simply looking for the best dark fiction, and truly chilling tales. Please refer to the first volume of Chilling Tales, Evil Did I Dwell; Lewd I Did Live, for a sense of the editor’s tastes. The Submission Process: When: EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing announces that Chilling Tales: In words, alas, drown I, the next volume in the series of original anthologies of Canadian Dark Fantasy and Horror, will be open for submissions on May 1, 2011 through July 30, 2011, for publication in 2012. Who: The Chilling Tales anthology series is open...
Taking Submissions: Once Bitten, Never Die
Once Bitten, Never Die DEADLINE: July, 31st 2011 PAYMENT: Contributor's Copy SUBMISSION DEADLINE: July 31, 2011 Midnight (EST) WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Stories of what happens to people when they get bitten by vampires/werewolves/zombies/etc. Most all genres acceptable, as long as the story fits the anthology theme. This is a collection of stories to be enjoyed by everyone, please keep excessive cussing and sex out unless integral to your character. WHAT WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR: Slash and hack, blood and gore for their own sake. Graphic rape, torture, child molestation, and animal torture have their place, but not here. We prefer stories written in the third person—will consider first person if you knock our socks off. Looking for short stories in the 3,500- 7,000 word range, but will consider stories from 1,500-10,000 words. Payment is 1 contributor's copy upon publication. Submissions will be accepted until July 31, 2011 Midnight (EST) Tentative Release Date: September 2011 Email submissions to: [email protected] Please put SUBMISSION, followed by the title of the story, and word count, in the subject line of your email. Attach your submission in .rtf format. Submissions pasted in the body of email will be rejected, unread. Questions about this anthology? Email editor: [email protected]
