Taking Submissions: Best New Zombie Tales 4 AND 5
Best New Zombie Tales 4 AND 5 Deadline: September 15th 2011 Payment: Authors receive 1¢ per word, plus one contributor copy of the book. The wait is finally over. The submission period for BEST NEW ZOMBIE TALES (Vol. 4 & 5) has finally arrived. (If you have already been accepted for volume 4, you are still accepted! We just have a few holes to fill...) Here are the guidelines: BEST NEW ZOMBIE TALES (Vol. 4 & 5) Reading Period: Submission period starts now and ends September 15th 2011. Word Count: Between 2,000 - 10,000 words. Stories longer than 10,000 words will be accepted, but will be a hard sell. A maximum of two stories can be submitted. What we want: This is a reprint anthology. Zombie stories only. If your story does not have a zombie (or more than one zombie) in it, then it is not right for this anthology. We are looking for the best of the bunch. The year your story was released does not matter; whether or not it was previously released does. We do not want unpublished stories unless you have either: A) Sold us a story before. Or - B) Can honestly say that you have sold more than 5,000 books in your writing career (books means novels, not stories tucked inside other anthologies). If you have sold more than 5,000 books, send it in, and let us know that it is an original story. What we don’t want: Writers that ignore the guidelines, and stories that have appeared on personal websites, blogs, etc. This anthology is for stories that have been sold to a publisher. Stories with high amounts of sexual content will not be accepted. Something to consider: The stories do not have to be horror, but Books of the Dead is...
Contest: Zombie Writing Contest! Win a $20.00 Gift Card!
Contest: Zombie Writing Contest! Win a $20.00 Gift Card! OK! Hold your horses. 2 posts today, one with an actual submission and one for this contest. I figure the majority of the writers who come here probably have something short laying around they could re-work to enter this contest. If you win, hey it's an easy $10 or $20 from taking one of your super rough drafts or jotted down ideas and fine tuning it for this. You won't get anything in print from winning aside from it being posted on their website. It doesn't look as if they keep any rights to it so you can do what you want with it after the fact. Deadline: Sept. 29, 2011 Costume Craze is launching a special Blog contest, to help you get ready for Halloween! The grand prize is a $20.00 gift card, and we’ll also be giving away $10.00 gift cards to runner-up winners. Here’s how to enter: 1. First, read our blog post Zombies Invade Costume Craze! 2. Then, write an original short story describing a zombie attack, and submit it to [email protected]. Keep it short, between 200 – 1,000 words. Be sure to include your first name and city where you live. The deadline for submitting your story is Sept. 29, 2011. All entries MUST include the following: 1. Include at least one type of zombie as described in the blog post. 2. Describe the location of your zombie battle. 3. Describe what weapon(s) you use in battle. 4. Include Costume Craze in some way. *Please create an original story for this contest. If you submit a story previously published elsewhere, our zombie judges will KNOW and you will be disqualified, and possibly eaten. Our judges will award 5 winners for the best zombie story submissions, based...
Taking Submissions: Father Grim’s StoryBook
Father Grim's StoryBook DEADLINE: September 30, 2011 PAYMENT: Contributor's Copy Edited by Jessica A. Weiss 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. Use single spacing, 12pt New Times Roman or Georgia, no spaces between paragraphs, no headers or footer, please include a 2-3 sentence bio. Attach your submission in .rtf format. Submissions pasted in the body of email will be rejected, unread. Thank you. What We Are Looking For: Your unique twist on Mother Goose’s storybook. Take those short and annoying rhymes and create a new twist—no happy endings allowed. All genres considered, even humor. Show us what you’ve got. We want these written like old time fairy tales. Prefer stories written in the third person—will consider first person if you knock our socks off. We prefer short stories in the 3,500- 7,000 word range, but will consider stories from 1,500-10,000 words. Refer to website for general submission guidelines. Payment: 1 contributor's copy upon publication. Submissions will be accepted until September 30, 2011(12a.m. EST) Tentative Release Date: October 2011 Questions about this anthology? Email the editor at [email protected]
Taking Submissions: 2012 zombie (or other creeper) DOOMSDAY shorts
2012 zombie (or other creeper) DOOMSDAY shorts Deadline: September 30th 2011 Payment: Contributor's Copy I'm looking to produce an anthology dealing with possible DOOMSDAY scenarios relating to the date DECEMBER 21st, 2012. It can be ZOMBIE or OTHER such creeper-related--> Make giant mutant SQUIRRELS feast upon the humans, if that tickles your fancy!!! Let your imaginations run WILD!!! Payment will be a free copy of the book for ALL selected shorts and I will have each story edited by an excellent editor. It can be original, first run stories or ones you've submitted before, no problem, as long as you have the rights to re-publish. Stories need to be between 4000 - 7000 words and be related to 2012 doomsday scenarios. The final cutoff date is 9/30/2011, or until the spots are filled. *Single-spaced and done in WORD/doc form, if at all possible. I will fine-tune formatting when the time comes. No scenes involving rape, but be as otherwise violent as you want....necessary language is also acceptable. Have fun with it!!! YOU retain ALL rights to your story. Thank you! Ryan Miller [email protected]
Taking Submissions: Apocalypse Hope
Apocalypse Hope Deadline: September 30, 2011 Payment: AUD$50.00 and one contributor copy of the print book. Further royalties will apply for e-book revenue. Submissions are now open for the next FableCroft anthology, tentatively titled Apocalypse Hope (we toyed with After the Apocalypse, but Maureen McHugh has already pinched that one!). The world is ending: climate change, natural disaster, war and disease threaten to destroy all we know. Predictions of the future are bleak. But does the apocalypse really mean the end of the world? Is there no hope for a future that follows? FableCroft Publishing is seeking speculative fiction stories on the theme “Apocalypse Hope”. The stories must in some way address the idea that after the apocalypse (whatever and wherever in your universe that might be), there is a future for the peoples who survive it. The rest is up to your imagination. Stories should be between 2,000 and 8,000 words. Please query the editor before sending stories outside those limits. Original stories are preferred. Please query for reprints. No simultaneous submissions please. For multiple submissions, please query first. Submissions open: July 4, 2011 Submissions close: September 30, 2011 Anticipated publication date: June 2012 Electronic submissions only. Please send story as an rtf or doc attachment to fablecroft gmail com, with the subject line: SUBMISSION: Title of Story Please ensure your story file includes your contact details including postal address and email address. Stories should be formatted to usual electronic submission standard. Times New Roman font of 11/12 point preferred, with at least 1.5 spacing. Please be cautious to only submit final, proofread copy – ensure you have checked all your edits and removed all track changes in your document. The editor will respond with a submission received email within 48 hours, but story selection may not occur until...
Taking Submissions: Bland to Grand Flash Fiction Contest
Bland to Grand Deadline: September 30th, 2011 Contest: First prize, Kindle. Second prize, $50 Bland to Grand Flash Fiction Contest: Think of the most boring person, place or thing imaginable and turn it into an energy rush in 2500 characters or less. Prizes First Prize: Amazon Kindle! Second Prize: $50 Amazon Gift Card! Top 5 finalists will receive a free copy of the latest CCC anthology, Overgrown: Tales of the Unexpected. How To Enter 1. Register for a free ColumbusCoop.org account by clicking here. 2. Check your email and follow the link to verify your account. 3. Sign in at ColumbusCoop.org, and follow the prompts to submit your story. 4. Your first entry is free, subsequent entries cost $1.99 5. Send the link to your friends and wait for the votes to roll in. Deadline This contest ends on September 30, 2011! You must submit your entry by then, the earlier you submit, the longer you have to collect votes. The Process The public will vote on all entries through September 30, 2011. The top vote earners will move on to the finals, where a CCC judging panel will determine the winners. Winner will be notified by October 12, 2011. Rules One free entry per person. All entries must follow CCC's PG-13 guidelines, and be written in conventional English with American grammar (foreign language dialog is permitted). You must use your real name and accurate contact information, including phone numbers, when registering to be eligible for prizes. Winner will be notified by phone or email, and be given a limited amount of time to respond. All U.S. residents are eligible to win prizes, except for contest judges. Non-U.S. residents may participate, but are not eligible for prizes. This contest may be canceled or modified at any time, without notice. “Vote...
Taking Submissions: Rymfire Erotica
Rymfire Erotica Deadline: September 30th 2011 Payment: $3/Accepted Story Reading period will be August 15th 2011 - September 30th 2011 Stories submitted before the reading date or after the reading dates will be returned unread, NO EXCEPTIONS! What the theme will be - Erotica with a strong Horror element, no obvious adult content story with a monster thrown in to make it work, we're looking for actual stories here... no taboos like rape, incest, children, etc. Scare us and make us Horny at the same time! Length and submission... We are looking for tales in the 2,500-7,500 word range. Nothing more, nothing less. We will return (unread) anything not within these guidelines. You can submit a story as either an attachment to the e-mail address in Word or in the body of an e-mail. We do NOT accept snail mail. Please put "Rymfire Erotica" in the subject of the e-mail and give a word count in the e-mail itself, even if the story also has it listed. Our reading time is usually 10-12 weeks NO multiple submissions, NO exceptions. Reprints accepted. Payment info... We pay $3.00* for each story accepted via PayPal. That's it. We are a brand new eBook-only publisher looking to get the name out there and get some quality releases under our belts without making the mistake of so many other small-press publishers and overdoing it in the beginning. We pay everyone once the anthology has been officially filled and proofed. If this is acceptable, kindly submit to us. * Our eBooks will generally sell for $2.99... we offer the $3.00 flat rate, but an author can earn royalties after each 150 eBooks sold as follows: ~ 1-149 eBooks sold = $3.00 flat advance ~ 150-300 eBooks sold = an additional $3.00 per author ~ 301-450 eBooks...
Taking Submissions: The Blue, The Grey, and the Scarlet
The Blue, The Grey, and the Scarlet Deadline: October 1st 2011 Payment: Contributor's Copy An anthology of Monsters, Mayhem, and a Country at War Working Title: The Blue, The Grey, and the Scarlet- An anthology of Monsters, Mayhem, and a Country at War Publisher: KnightWatch Press Edited by: Shawn M. Riddle Release Date: TBA The Blue, The Grey, and The Scarlet is a horror anthology taking place in the United States between the years of 1861-1865. There is no subject besides horror, it is open to any sub genre of horror, zombies, ghosts, werewolves, vampires etc… Use your imagination. Each story will be unique and new. What happened on the battlefield or at home to those who fought or were involved in the Civil War. The stories do not have to be about the soldiers who fought, they can be about the people left behind at home or anyone as long as the Civil war is prominently mentioned in the story. It should also be noted that historical accuracy is a requirement. (i.e. battle dates and locations. Weapons and tactics. etc) What we want: We are looking for short fiction horror stories between 4,000 and 7,000 words pertaining to the ‘’Civil War’ theme of the book. Any plot that is horror themed is acceptable except for sexual content including but not limited to rape, and sexual torture of any kind. Remember that horror takes many guises. What rights do we want? First publishing rights, the right to use the story for as long as there is demand for the book, the right to edit each story for any missed grammatical errors, and the right to use parts of the book and the author's name for promotion. You will keep all other rights and can republish the story anytime you choose....
Taking Submissions: Mutation Nation
Mutation Nation Deadline: October 1st, 2011 Payment: $50.00 + 1 Contributor's Copy Tales of Genetic Mishaps, Monsters, and Madness Edited by: Kelly Dunn Mutations. Such tiny changes, such radical extremes. Mutations are not what we expect and more than we bargained for. The red-headed beauty on the fashion catwalk, Cronenberg's "Brundlefly" abomination—both are the result of mutations, but with wildly different results. Mutations can beautify or deform, create or destroy. Mutations have the power to build a new physical look, alter brain chemistry, affect emotions. With mutations in the mix, humans can wind up stranded in a hellish unfinished limbo, or evolve a little too well into something the rest of us might not recognize. Who are these human oddities? How do these characters and/or the people in their lives deal with the curse—or the blessing—of their mutations? This anthology will contain stories that explore these human mutations—and their consequences. Your mutation story should contain these basic elements: One or more human characters with a single or multiple mutations. One or more human characters dealing with a problem/problems related to the mutation. If your mutation results in a monster, that monster should be a new or different twist on humanity—not a vampire, werebeast, zombie, or other overly familiar supernatural creature. The form the mutation takes is up to you. You might choose a mutation that causes physical changes, and/or changes in brain chemistry; a mutation known to biological science or one of your own design. The mutation could be the result of an experiment, environmental factors, or even caused in some way by the character's own actions. There are infinite possibilities to explore. I am looking for compelling characters, strong plotting, and vivid imagery. I would prefer that the feeling of terror be mingled with a sense of wonder or...
Taking Submissions: Corrupts Absolutely?
Corrupts Absolutely? Deadline: October 1st, 2011 Payment: Payment is in the form of shared royalties (40% electronic, 25% print) a dark metahuman fiction reader edited by lincoln crisler Lord Acton originally wrote, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Modern pop-culture is brimming over with stories of bright, polished men and women with iron wills and indestructible moral codes, who throw themselves into a life of public service after being graced (or cursed) with cosmic powers, a magic ring, puberty-activated mutant genes or robot suits. I call bullshit. Suddenly discovering that you’re different from baseline humanity is certainly the sort of thing that could change one’s worldview overnight, but that just isn’t interesting, especially since it’s been done ad infinitum. How about the people that look out for ‘Number One?’ People with flaws? People with serious psychological issues? People that have been looking for a ticket out of their circumstances and finally lucked into it? People who’ve devoted themselves to their success and have reached it, at long last? The nerdy kid who doesn’t have to be pushed around and isn’t willing to hide anymore? The jealous girl that’s tired of being the ‘other woman?’ The disenfranchised homeless man? The bored housewife who wishes she’d made some different choices? To some, this just screams ‘supervillain,’ or ‘antihero,’ and in many cases, you’d be right. But usually, these are stock characters without much substance. They’re the “bad guys.” Real life isn’t that simple, and even the meatier, more realistic metahuman portrayals out there are seen mainly in comic books; rarely in a prose anthology. Show me substance. Show me what would really happen if today’s people had superpowers. I’m looking for stories of 3,000 to 5,000 words that handle the topic of superpowers and metahumans from unique, interesting and...
