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Deadline: April 22nd, 2019 Payment: 1 cent per word for fiction, $10 for poetry Note: Reprints Allowed NonBinary Review is a quarterly digital literary journal that joins poetry, fiction, essays, and art around each issue's theme. We invite authors to explore each theme in any way that speaks to them: re-write a familiar story from a new point of view, mash genres together, give us a personal essay about some aspect of our theme that has haunted you all your life. We also invite art that will accompany the literature. All submissions must have a clear and obvious relationship to some specific aspect of the source text (a character, episode, or setting). Submissions only related by a vague, general, thematic similarity are unlikely to be accepted. We are open to submissions which relate to four of H. G. Wells's best-known books: The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898). Please bear in mind that we're looking for pieces that relate to the BOOKS ONLY. References to movies or television shows will not be accepted. Submissions which do not tie into the plots or make use of characters/settings from the books WILL NOT be considered—there needs to be a clear connection to the source material. We want language that makes us reach for a dictionary or a tissue or both. Words in combinations and patterns that leave the faint of heart a little dizzy. FICTION, CREATIVE NON-FICTION, FLASH & HYBRID/EXPERIMENTAL NonBinary Review accepts fiction and creative non-fiction of up to 5,000 words in length, although shorter is probably better. Fiction should be double spaced, 12-point type, in Times New Roman or similar font in a Word document or text file. We do not accept .pdfs. Authors may submit...

Deadline: April 23rd, 2019 Payment: Royalties and a contributor copy Immortal Works (editor Holli Anderson) hereby calls for submissions for an anthology of MORMON STEAMPUNK to be called A MIGHTY FORTRESS. Here is the deal: 1. The writer’s religious affiliation is completely irrelevant. We don’t care; we don’t even want to know. 2. The story does not have to be set in any particular world. The story must be in some sense “Mormon” and in some sense “Steampunk.” We’ll try to interpret those categories both broadly. 3. If your story is faith-promoting (Mormonism is “true” in the story), we’ll stop reading it. If it is mean-spirited (Mormons are all idiots), we’ll also stop reading it. 4. Stories should be at least 2,000 words long and generally no more than 8,000 words. 5. The deadline for submissions is April 23, 2019 or until filled. 6. Authors will not receive up-front payments. Authors will share in the revenues from sales of the book over time and will receive one (1) complimentary author copy. 7. Send submissions to hollia (at) immortal-works.com. Include the words “A MIGHTY FORTRESS SUBMISSION” in the subject line. Via: Facebook.

Deadline: April 24th, 2018 Payment: Short Fiction (<150CH) $3AUD per story, Long Fiction (>150CH/<200CH) $2AUD per story What is the Story Seed Vault? The Vault is an online periodical that adheres to the limitation of Twitter publishing. We consider all types of fiction with one condition – your story must be based on science. We’re looking for stories that act as story seeds – prompts for spin off plots and weird tangents. We want to think in new ways about how our world works and the possibilities for future worlds, expanding tangentially from what we know now. Who can submit to the Vault? The Vault will takes submissions from all sorts of writers, from established writers to new, science communicator, or people who have a personal passion for science. As long as you adhere to our guidelines, we will publish your work! In accordance with the ethics and values of our editorial team, the Vault is also a diversity-oriented publication. As such, we welcome and encourage submissions from a multiplicity of voices and perspectives, particularly those from marginalized and under-represented groups. Science communication is done by all sorts of people – and we want writers who reflect that diversity. Where can I find science to be inspired by? We suggest taking a look at science news websites and science magazines, such as the below: Ars Technica Technology news, provides breakdowns on the latest scientific advancements. Main focus is IT and ‘gadgets’. Science Daily Scientific research news. Does not report on general science news. Science Mag Reports on research and general science news. Almost always evidence-based reporting. Science Alert and Live Science Pop science news. An easily accessible form of science news that doesn’t use academic language. Prone to clickbait titles. If you’re still stuck on what to write, take a...

Deadline: April 30th, 2019 Payment: 2% of the net profits from the anthology History is full of "what if" possibilities. What if Rome had never fallen? What if the USA lost the Revolution? What if Hitler had never come to power? This is the stuff of "Alternate History" fiction. But, where's the fun in that? Thus comes our new anthology to provide that answer! This Never Happened is an anthology devoted to the humorous side of alternative history fiction. This collection will hold stories that are funny and outrageous, set in worlds where history differs from what happened in our own reality, with ridiculous consequences; tales that could not possibly have happened, or maybe they could have but they'd have just been absolutely hilarious! Explore what could have been, and what absolutely could not have been as well. Make us laugh, and screw up history like never before for this wacky story collection! If you wish to submit a story to this anthology, please adhere to the following guidelines: 1: Format: Stories should be formatted in either Times New Roman (preferred) or Courier New, and single-spaced. Please, do not add an extra space between paragraphs. A lot of writers separate their paragraphs into blocks these days, like they're writing a blog post. Please don't submit that way. Also, Files must be in an MS Word compatible format (.doc, .rtf, .docx). 2: PG-13, please. With this anthology, we're hoping to produce something Young Adults can enjoy, as well as older folks. No gratuitous sex scenes or horrifically offensive material. Some language is acceptable, but try to keep f-bombs to a minimum. 3: Word Length: 1,500-10,000 words. While we will entertain reprints, we give preference to fresh, previously-unpublished stories. 4: No Simultaneous Submissions. It is most disappointing to read the greatest story and accept it, only to...

Deadline: April 30th, 2019 Payment: Royalties Beginning January 1st, Level Best Books will be accepting submissions for the seventeenth Best New England Crime Stories anthology. Seascape: The Best New England Crime Stories 2019 will be published in November and debut at The New England Crime Bake.  Please read all submission guidelines carefully before submitting stories. Submissions that do not follow the guidelines and procedures will not be considered. Guidelines:  Stories must be set in New England or be written by a New England author* in the following genres: mystery, thriller, suspense, caper, and horror from any time period (historical, modern day, future, etc.). Please indicate which New England state is featured in your story (this is especially important for non-New England authors) Stories must not exceed 5,000 words. Stories must be previously unpublished in print or electronically, including self-published works (to include author websites). Stories from both previously unpublished and published authors will be considered. The Level Best editors will consider up to two stories from the same author per anthology** Stories submitted previously, and not published in the interim, are welcome, especially those that have been revised. New England stories are set in the six New England states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. If you have questions about whether your story qualifies, please query us before submitting. We will not consider stories that feature graphic scenes of torture or sex. Submissions will be read blindly by the judges. Your story will be coded to insure anonymity before it is sent to the judges, therefore your name should not appear anywhere on the document. There is no entry fee. Level Best Books is a royalty paying and MWA approved publisher. You may simultaneously submit your story for consideration for the anthology and the Al Blanchard Award, which is judged separately. *Please note: This is a change from previous years. Authors do not...

Deadline: April 30th, 2019 Payment: Royalties Beginning January 1st, Level Best Books will be accepting submissions for the seventeenth Best New England Crime Stories anthology. Seascape: The Best New England Crime Stories 2019 will be published in November and debut at The New England Crime Bake. Please read all submission guidelines carefully before submitting stories. Submissions that do not follow the guidelines and procedures will not be considered. Guidelines: Stories must be set in New England or be written by a New England author* in the following genres: mystery, thriller, suspense, caper, and horror from any time period (historical, modern day, future, etc.). Please indicate which New England state is featured in your story (this is especially important for non-New England authors) Stories must not exceed 5,000 words. Stories must be previously unpublished in print or electronically, including self-published works (to include author websites). Stories from both previously unpublished and published authors will be considered. The Level Best editors will consider up to two stories from the same author per anthology** Stories submitted previously, and not published in the interim, are welcome, especially those that have been revised. New England stories are set in the six New England states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. If you have questions about whether your story qualifies, please query us before submitting. We will not consider stories that feature graphic scenes of torture or sex. Submissions will be read blindly by the judges. Your story will be coded to insure anonymity before it is sent to the judges, therefore your name should not appear anywhere on the document. There is no entry fee. Level Best Books is a royalty paying and MWA approved publisher. You may simultaneously submit your story for consideration for the anthology and the Al Blanchard Award,...

Deadline: April 30th, 2019 Payment: Royalties A Murder of Crows—cozy to cozy-noir crime stories, set in any time, from dinosaurs to the present, using the collective names of groups of animals which includes mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, and insects. If your imagination goes beyond the scope of known collective names, you may create your own. Earth animals/birds only, none from outer space or invented animals. You can put your animals in jeopardy but animal cruelty or killing an animal is an automatic rejection. Choosing an animal/bird that is a little different may give you an edge on being chosen. We don’t want multiple stories using the same species! Your animals should be an integral part of the crime, not just a mention as part of the story. Examples of collective names to use: http://www.namibian.org/travel/misc/collective-nouns.html https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/blogs/99-strange-collective-animal-names https://grammar.yourdictionary.com/word-lists/list-of-names-for-groups-of-animals.html Submission Period: December 17th – April 30, 2019 [email protected] and the name of your story in the subject line. Standard manuscript form, sent as an attachment. Your contact information on Page One. Length: 2500 to 6000 words. Four to five thousand words is a good goal. We expect the anthology to have approximately seventy-five thousand words, a mix of longer and shorter stories. Payment: Royalty Fifty percent of the gross royalties per calendar quarter will be distributed equally among the contributors. Contributor copies will not be offered. A limited number of review copies will be available. We ask for the exclusive right to publish your story for one calendar year following contract signing, excluding publications of those previously published. Title subject to change. For additional information, please contact [email protected] or visit the website at http://www.darkhousebooks.com. Sandra Murphy is the author of From Hay to Eternity: Ten Tales of Crime and Deception. Her short stories have appeared in Flash and Bang, The Killer Wore Cranberry...

Deadline: April 30th, 2019. Payment: 2 cents a word for reprints, 4 cents a word for original work. This horror anthology, to be edited by Jerry L. Wheeler, seeks stories under 10,000 words that involve one of the traditional tropes of campfire tales and slasher films: the axe murderer. Stories need not focus solely on this antagonist, but all stories must somehow involve this threat or concept. Think Angela Carter’s “The Fall River Axe Murders.” Surprise us by breathing new life into this theme. That said, we anticipate most of the book will be reprints – for which we are offering 2 cents a word. Original work pays 4 cents a word but first query the editor with a synopsis. Specs? Please submit Word docs only, standard formatting, 12 pt Times Roman to me at [email protected], using the title of the anthology as the subject line. The deadline is April 30th, 2019. Via: Lethe Press Books.

Deadline: April 30th, 2019 Payment: £10 and a contributor's copy A new fiction anthology to be edited by Allen Ashley and to be published by Eibonvale Press (UK) during 2019.   Guidelines from Allen Ashley: This will be an anthology of stories set on / dealing with the abiding influence of the Moon. You can take a literal or non-literal approach. The “Once” aspect will deal with how older cultures / earlier civilisations / people in history saw the Moon, considered and reflected upon the Moon. Think Verne, Wells, Godwin. Think mythology. Think the Sumerians. Think the Ancient Greeks. Think beliefs held by vanished cultures. These stories do not have to be factually, scientifically accurate; the Moon element could be seen as poetic, figurative, imaginative, etc. These stories will likely form one-third of the book. Possibly half. For “Future”, I am looking at both the liveable near-future (e.g. up to 50 years’ time) and slightly further ahead as well. I want stories grounded in how we will live on / adapt to / use the Moon in the near and further future. What issues might we face – some of which have yet to be even thought of by NASA? I will also look at stories about how the Moon will affect our lives going forward. Will it be the site of the next war? Will it be the focal point of a conflict between science and religious forces (consider how the Moon is central to many religious practices)? What happens if the Moon starts to move closer to us or to move further away? What if the Moon was badly damaged or destroyed? What if the Moon acquired a companion? I am likely to take between half and two-thirds of the stories for this segment. These Guidelines are meant...

Deadline: April 30th, 2019 Payment: advance royalties of £50 ($67) The call for submissions for The Third Corona Book of Horror Stories is now open. Help us make this our best anthology yet. We invite submissions of brilliant modern horror short stories from you, whoever you are and wherever you are. In fact, we want to do everything to encourage you to submit your stories and nothing to discourage you. So: We're not asking for exclusivity or any rights to your story other than to publish it in The Third Corona Book of Horror Stories. We will pay advance royalties of £50 ($67) to the author of each story we publish in the book. We're keeping our guidelines as simple and straightforward as possible with no outdated or unnecessary rules about formatting etc. Full details are as follows: This autumn we will publish The Third Corona Book of Horror Stories, to be a collection of the best in new horror writing comprising between fifteen and twenty short stories. If you think you have written, or can write, a great horror story that you would like to see included in The Third Corona Book of Horror Stories, we would love to hear from you. We want this collection to include only brilliant modern horror stories and to surpass in terms of quality the high standards we set ourselves again with last year's The Second Corona Book of Horror Stories. We are looking for the best in new horror stories. Submissions in English are welcome from any country. Stories should be between a minimum of 1,000 words and a maximum of 8,000 words - there will be room for both short short stories and long short stories. There will be room too in the book for various different takes on what constitutes horror - we want the stories in the book...