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Deadline: September 12th, 2022 Payment: $15 Theme: Stories inspired by Stephen King Note: This anthology is for authors who identify as female Deadline: SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 Payment: $15 flat fee per story (author must have a valid PayPal address as that will be used for payment) Publisher: Twisted Wing Productions Novelist Stephen King says writing is like leaving the ordinary world for a world of his own making: “It’s a wonderful, exhilarating experience.” Theme: STEPHEN KING HOMAGE/STORY RETELLINGS Every (unless you live under a rock) knows Stephen King, the modern-day master of horror novelist. With a career spanning so many years and over eighty books published between novels and short story collections there’s a lot of material to be inspired by! We’re looking for Stephen King retellings/homage of his novels or short stories with a feminist edge. Focus on themes he explores in his own writing (but not limited to this is only to give an idea) such as: Ordinary people dealing with extraordinary/supernatural events/entities, loss of innocence, coming of age, good vs. evil, and much more. The genre is HORROR. Stories MUST have elements of horror in them. The author submitting MUST IDENTIFY AS FEMALE. The author must retain full rights to the work intended for our consideration and that the work itself is complete and not published anywhere else (including personal websites or social media). Having been previously published isn’t a requirement, if you have a compelling story, send it to us! Format: Word doc, 12 font, double space Times New Roman. Not a reprint. We are asking for exclusive first worldwide electronic and print rights for 18 months and the right to keep the story in print, and nonexclusive right to continue to publish for the life of the anthology. We do not place any limits on what the author does with the story...

Deadline: September 12th, 2022 Payment: $10 Theme: Pulp sword and sorcery CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS / WHETSTONE / Issue 6 (Winter 2022) WHETSTONE is an award-winning amateur magazine that seeks to discover, inspire, and publish emerging authors who are enthusiastic about the tradition of “pulp sword and sorcery.” Writers in this tradition include (but are not limited to) the following: Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, Jack Vance, Michael Moorcock, Karl Edward Wagner, David C. Smith, and many more. “Pulp sword and sorcery” emphasizes active protagonists, supernatural menaces, and preindustrial (mostly ancient and medieval) settings. Some “pulp sword and sorcery” straddles the line between historical and fantasy fiction; at Whetstone, however, we emphatically prefer “secondary world settings,” other worlds liberated from the necessity of historical accuracy. Published by Spiral Tower Press. Managing Editor: Dr. Jason Ray Carney is a lecturer in the Department of English of Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. He is the co-editor of the academic journal The Dark Man: Journal of Robert E. Howard and Pulp Studies and the area chair of the "Pulp Studies" section of the Popular Culture Association. He serves as the Academic Coordinator for the Robert E. Howard Foundation. He is the author of Rakefire and Other Stories (Pulp Hero Press). Associate Editor: Chuck E. Clark lives in Southern Wisconsin with his wife and four children. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Political Science degree, apprenticed as a jeweler, joined the navy, and now fixes laser microscopes. He has been published in Whetstone and The August Derleth Society's newsletter, Sage of Sac Prairie. He loves collecting rocks, books, and whiskey. Associate Editor: Luke E. Dodd is a scientist, devourer of music, and collector of hobbies. He is one of the three hosts of The Cromcast, a podcast dedicated to the works of Robert E. Howard and other weird fiction. He lives...

Deadline: September 13th, 2022 Payment: US: $40 + author copy/non-US: $45 + ebook author copy Theme: Gothic Winter Horror Quill & Crow Publishing House is opening submissions for our third anthology for 2022, Bleak Midwinter: An Anthology of Gothic Horror. For this collection, we are looking for short stories (5,000 - 8,000 words) of winter horror. We are looking for stories that encompass the darkness of the season and literary themes over Christmas/Krampus gore. Think of stories like The Shining or even Dickens's A Christmas Carol more than slasher-style Black Christmas. Things we are looking for: psychological horror slow-burn horror themes of death/darkness gothic horror historical horror literary horror gothic/macabre elements modern settings considered ONLY if they maintain a Gothic feel Things we are not looking for: young adult extreme horror/extreme erotica rape/child abuse heavy sci-fi overtly modern adaptations Christmas horror slasher horror ​ Submission Requirements Please note: Submissions that do not follow requirements will not be considered. 1. We are accepting original works only. You must own the copyright to your submission. 2. Submissions period is from Dec 20th - Sept 13th, 2022. Please submit all stories to [email protected] with the subject line: Bleak Midwinter / Your Title / Genre. Emails sent to other emails will not be considered. 2. All submissions must be in English and follow standard MLA formatting (double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font). Work must be polished and edited (to the best of your ability). Please submit as a .docx file and include your name, title, and word count on the front page. 3. Story length is 5,000 to 8,000 words. Submissions below 5,000 words and above 8,000 words will not be considered. 4. Accepted authors will receive compensation per contract agreement (US: $40 + author copy/non-US: $45 + ebook author copy). 5. We do accept multiple submissions and...

Deadline: September 15th, 2022 Payment: $100 or $50 plus a percentage of the Kickstarter project profits (whichever amount is greater) and a contributor's copy Theme: Traditional Sherlock Holmes stories that demonstrate Sherlock Holmes’s skills as the “consulting detective” Edited by Ray Riethmeier Description: A collection of traditional Sherlock Holmes stories that demonstrate Sherlock Holmes’s skills as the “consulting detective” that he set out to be, based on the way he first described his profession to Doctor Watson: “Here in London we have lots of Government detectives and lots of private ones. When these fellows are at fault, they come to me, and I manage to put them on the right scent. They lay all the evidence before me, and I am generally able, by the help of my knowledge of the history of crime, to set them straight.” Although we are used to seeing Sherlock Holmes as the brilliant detective who can solve cases from the minutest of clues, Watson tended to recount for his readers only those stories that took Holmes out into the field, where he personally discovered those “trifles” that others would overlook. We rarely have seen examples in which Holmes solves the case entirely from the arm-chair of his sitting-room. This anthology is intended to fill in that gap in Sherlock Holmes’s published career. These will be stories in which Holmes serves as the “last resort” for other detectives — both private investigators and those from the official police force — who are in need of Holmes’s unique perspective and aid. These adventures could be written from the viewpoint of the other detectives, in which Holmes may figure only toward the end, or the stories might start with the other detectives arriving at Baker Street in order to consult with Sherlock Holmes. The key to these...

Deadline: September 15th, 2022 Payment: US 4¢/word rounded up to nearest dollar; minimum US $4, maximum $25 Theme: poems inspired by works of art that exist only in your own imagination (or that of others), from any period in time or space. Eye to the Telescope 46, Quest, will be edited by Wendy Van Camp. The hero's journey is one of the oldest forms of storytelling.  It has many components that can go in a thousand directions with a thousand faces.  Your quest, should you care to accept, is to use one part of the hero's journey as the focus of your quest poem.  It could be a call to adventure or the refusal of that call.  Meeting of a new mentor and its consequences, or facing an ordeal that creates inner change.  Perhaps it is the moment of return when the hero brings new understanding to her people.  Let the twelve steps of the Hero's Journey be your inspiration.  Your poem could be fantasy, science fiction or horror based.  Let your imagination be your guide. We are eager to read what you send! Submission Guidelines SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Use the form at bit.ly/SFPAettt46 to submit. Please submit 1–3 unpublished poems in English (ideally, attached as .docx or .txt) and include a short bio. Translations from other languages are acceptable with the permission of the original poet (unless public domain). Inquiries only to [email protected] with “ETTT” in the subject line. Deadline: September 15. The issue will appear on October 15, 2022. Payment and rights Accepted poems will be paid for at the following rate: US 4¢/word rounded up to nearest dollar; minimum US $4, maximum $25. Payment is on publication. The Science Fiction & Fantasy Poetry Association normally uses PayPal to pay poets, but can also send checks. Eye to the Telescope is an online publication. Therefore, First Electronic Rights (for...

Deadline: September 15th, 2022 Prizes: $1000 grand prize, $500 editor's award Theme: fiction and magic Competition details Tales By Moonlight is a novella writing competition. The theme of this contest is fiction and magic. Release your imagination and let your creative juices run free! Prizes The competition now offers two prizes: the Community Award and the Editor's Award. The Community Award is $1000. The winner of the Community Award will be determined by voting. The story with the most votes at the end of the contest will win the award. The Editor's award is $500. This prize will be given to the most outstanding story as determined by the Ankara Team. There are no set criteria for judging but we will consider writing style, character development, and stories provoking a strong emotional response. All stories are eligible to win both awards. Rules Submissions will be accepted until the end of the competition. The competition will end on September 15th. Submissions will be published for voting from August 15th.   We will only publish stories of adequate quality. All stories submitted for the competition must be in the genre of fantasy. Stories must be written in the theme of Magic. Submissions must have approximately 15,000 - 20,000 word length and be separated into chapters of reasonable length. Entries can be submitted through Ankara Editor, our writing platform. Plagiarized work will not be accepted. FAQ What is a novella? A novella is a work of prose whose length is shorter than most novels but longer than most short stories. How does voting work? The voting polls will open August 15th. Approved entries will be hosted on the competition site and available for public voting. We encourage contestants to promote their submissions and increase their chances of winning the cash prize. How many chapters should...

Deadline: September 15th, 2022 Payment: Royalties Theme: Female, or female identifying authors with stories that include strong elements of horror. Your story does not need a female protagonist, but must feature a female symbol of strength 'Dastardly Damsels' This anthology is open only to female, or female identifying authors. Diverse voices are strongly encouraged! Once upon a time, there was an expression that stated, 'Damsel in Distress'. Poor gal. And wicked men were 'dastardly'. That was long ago, and the reason I selected such an unusual title for this anthology... Women are no longer the poor helpless creatures that history has often portrayed. It is our time to rise, grab the reins, and gain control of our own destinies! For ‘Dastardly Damsels’, I am seeking stories that include strong elements of horror. Your story does not need a female protagonist, but must feature a female symbol of STRENGTH: a woman who overcomes abuse, a female serial killer, an alien who rules a planet, a story portraying Medusa... Think outside of the box. It can be told from any POV, and can take place in any time period. The horror can be blended with sci-fi, fantasy, or even romance! Fiction or fact, it must be in a storytelling format, which has a beginning, a middle, and a satisfying ending... That does not mean happy, necessarily! Please make it exciting and unique! Times New Roman, 12pt, to submit your twisted tale. Stories need to be properly formatted and well written. If there are more mistakes than story, it will be rejected. Please paste your story in the body of your email and submit to: [email protected] Multiple Submissions, yes...but I will select only ONE story per author. Simultaneous Submissions, yes...but email me immediately if you place your story elsewhere. The phenomenally talented Carson...

Deadline: September 15th, 2022 Payment: Short Stories pay $25, Flash fiction stories pay $5 plus five (5) contributor copies, Payment for artwork will be negotiated at the time of publication. Theme: Horror where mental Images having unusual vividness and detail Note: Reprints Welcome Welcome to the home page for Eidetic. What is Eidetic you may ask? Well, it's a quarterly digest featuring fresh new voices from the independent horror community. Each issue will feature original short stories and artwork. We are currently accepting submissions for our very first issue which we have scheduled for an October 2022 release.  Submission requirements are below.​ 1. Short Stories between 2000 and 10000 words. 2. Flash Fiction stories under 1000. 3. All stories should be free of any rights issues. It's okay if a story has been previously published as long as there are no issues that prevent the story being reprinted. 4. The authors retain all publishing rights to their original work. The only request we make is that if your story is chosen for publication, please don't publish it anywhere else until the next issue of Eidetic is released. The payment breakdown is as follows. 1. Short Stories pay $25. 2. Flash fiction stories pay $5 plus five (5) contributor copies. 3. Payment for artwork will be negotiated at the time of publication. ​ I know how hard it can be to get your foot in the door as a new writer and that is why I'm launching this magazine. I love a good story and hope to see the very best you have to offer. ​ Submissions can be made to [email protected] Submission period closes 9/15/2022 If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at the email above. Via: SPI Bizarre Bazaar.

Deadline: October 31st, 2022 Payment: 1/2 cent per word for non-fiction, $10-$15 for poetry, $10-$15 for interior illustrations, $25 for cover illustration Theme: Poetry, Illustration, and Non-Fiction related to vampires SUBMISSIONS OPEN FROM September 1st through END OF DAY on Halloween (10/31/2022) Must be directly relevant to the subject of THE VAMPIRE. Must contain at use of the word VAMPIRE in the text, OR be a work clearly on the topic of THE VAMPIRE, VAMPIRISM, etc., OR, if an illustration, must depict the VAMPIRE or have clear reference to THE VAMPIRE in some form. Short Fiction between 500 and 3000 words. Poetry between and including 14 to 200 lines (verse or free verse). NOTE: So-called "Prose Poetry" will be considered poetry, but the syllable count of the submission will be divided by 10 to compare to the number of iambic pentameter/10 syllable lines. Thus, a 2000 syllable prose poem will be the maximum length. Scholarly Articles, Essays, and Notes between 500 and 3000 words. Illustrations/Art can be line art, greyscale, or full color at 300 dpi. Except for the selected cover illustration(s), full color will be converted to greyscale for interior illustrations. BOTH NEW and PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED SUBS will be considered, provided the rights to the work are held by or have reverted to the submitter. RATES OF COMPENSATION FOR ACCEPTED WORK $10.00 for accepted previously published work [IMPORTANT: The complete MLA citation for the place or places of previous publication will be required. ADD this information at the end of the scroll of the document presented, or, if illustration/art, submitted along with the illustration file as a separate, related text document. 1/2 cent per word for new, not-previously-published accepted prose (Short Fiction, Non-Fiction) with a minimum of $10.00. The submitter warrants and represents that the work is original and has never been published in any form. $10...

Deadline: September 30th, 2022 Payment: Between A$20 and A$60 per 1000 words, but assume the lower rate for unsolicited submissions Theme: All types of science fiction, fantasy and horror that are of a “speculative” nature Note: This portion of Aurealis Magazine's open window is just for Australian and New Zealand writers Fiction guidelines Aurealis is looking for science fiction, fantasy or horror short stories between 2000 and 8000 words. All types of science fiction, fantasy and horror that are of a “speculative” nature will be considered, but we do not want stories that are derivative in nature, particularly those based on TV series. We do not publish horror without a supernatural element. Although we are an Australian-based publication, we are open to submissions in English from anywhere in the multiverse during specific reading periods. Stories containing an unacceptable number of spelling mistakes and typos, and those that do not conform to our guidelines in other ways, will be rejected automatically. This may seem harsh, but we are being honest about it. Please take the time to polish your work in every way before you send it to us. Aurealis pays between A$20 and A$60 per 1000 words, but assume the lower rate for unsolicited submissions.  Payment is made soon after the publication of the issue containing your story. Minimum payment is A$20. You will also receive a free electronic copy of the issue containing your story. We buy First Electronic Publication Rights and the non-exclusive rights to include the story in a print and digital anthology. All other rights remain with the contributor. The story must not be published elsewhere for a period of twelve months after it appears in electronic form in Aurealis.  Aurealis does not publish reprints. We don’t publish poetry or novel extracts. We don’t serialise longer works. Our response time for subscribers...