Taking Submissions: First Time Dead Vol 3
First Time Dead Vol 3 Deadline: December 31, 2011 Payment: Exposure Only A new anthology is opened. We are accepting submission for a new anthology titled “First Time Dead Vol 3”. If you have never been published and have always wanted to write a zombie story, then now is your chance and you have time. Deadline for this will be December 31, 2011. The story must be between 3000 and 10,000 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, single spaced, justified. No hard breaks between paragraphs (hitting return twice to break between paragraphs). Following paragraphs can be started on the next line. Scene breaks or changes in point of view need to be separated by a hard break, centered asterisks (* * *) and a hard break. The title page should contain your contact info and word count.
Taking Submissions: 100 Horrors
100 Horrors Deadline: December 31st 2011. Payment: Exposure, Ebook copy Cruentus Libri Press is pleased to announce its first anthology, now open for submission. 100 Horrors is a test for every horror writer who thinks that short stories are a little too wordy. We are looking for tales of horror that manage to make our skin crawl, all within 100 words. Now, we’re not exactly inflexible here, so we’ll give you 5% each way. Yes, you read that right. The word limit for submissions is STRICTLY 95-105 words, not counting the title. There is no restriction on theme, just give us 100 word stories that are as brief and as devastating as a blow to the head from an ice-pick. We are looking to include 100 stories, from 100 separate authors in this anthology, so get your writing hats on and send us something short and nasty. THE RULES First, check out our Writer’s Guidelines and, specifically, that part pertaining to Anthology Submissions. They should tell you all you need to know about sending us your work. Word Count: 95-105 words, excluding the title. No deviation from this hard and fast rule will be accepted. Deadline: 31st December 2011. Reprints: No Multiple Submissions: The theme of this anthology is 100 authors, 100 stories, 100 words. As such, we will only be accepting one story per author, so make sure you send us your very best. Payment: This is a non-paying anthology. Each successful contributor will receive a copy of the e-book. Rights: Cruentus Libri Press request One-Time Anthology Rights to each story included in this anthology. Upon publication all rights will revert to the author. Once your satisfied with your entry and your sure it meets the guidelines, submit as an attachment it to [email protected]
Taking Submissions: 100 Horrors
100 Horrors Deadline: December 31st 2011 Payment: This anthology is a paying market. 35% of each sale will be made available as royalties, to be shared amongst contributors on a quarterly basis. Each successful contributor will also receive a copy of the e-book. Cruentus Libri Press is pleased to announce its first anthology, now open for submission. 100 Horrors is a test for every horror writer who thinks that short stories are a little too wordy. We are looking for tales of horror that manage to make our skin crawl, all within 100 words. Now, we’re not exactly inflexible here, so we’ll give you 5% each way. Yes, you read that right. The word limit for submissions is STRICTLY 95-105 words, not counting the title. There is no restriction on theme, just give us 100 word stories that are as brief and as devastating as a blow to the head from an ice-pick. We are looking to include 100 stories, from 100 separate authors in this anthology, so get your writing hats on and send us something short and nasty. THE RULES First, check out our Writer’s Guidelines and, specifically, that part pertaining to Anthology Submissions. They should tell you all you need to know about sending us your work. Word Count: 95-105 words, excluding the title. No deviation from this hard and fast rule will be accepted. Deadline: 31st December 2011. Reprints: No Multiple Submissions: The theme of this anthology is 100 authors, 100 stories, 100 words. As such, we will only be accepting one story per author, so make sure you send us your very best. Payment: This anthology is a paying market. 35% of each sale will be made available as royalties, to be shared amongst contributors on a quarterly basis. Each successful contributor will also receive...
Taking Submissions: Sleeping Cat Books Anthology
Sleeping Cat Books Anthology Deadline: December 31st 2011 Payment: Exposure Only Submissions are now open for the Sleeping Cat Books anthology to be published in the spring of 2012. This anthology will be a black and white paperback, and may include essays, short fiction, poetry, B&W photography, or B&W graphic images. We will consider any genre, as long as the submission relates to or typifies the theme and cover artwork. We're looking for submissions that clearly portray the tension of an approaching storm, whether actual or metaphorical. No adult content, or any material that would not make it into a rated R movie. Please include a bio paragraph written in third person in the cover letter of your submission. Submissions will only be accepted through the button below. Fiction/essays should be no more than 5,000 words. Photos/images will be printed full page (full bleed) and must be exactly 5.125" by 8.25", at least 300 dpi, and may be either landscape or portrait. Keep in mind that the left side of a portrait image or the top of a landscape image will run completely into the binding of the book and should not contain critical elements of the image. Deadline for submission: 31 December 2011 Theme: The Storm is Coming (cover below) Submission fee: Free (this anthology is separate from the services offered to authors by Sleeping Cat Books, and contributors will not incur any charges for contributing to this anthology) Contributor compensation: Those whose work is chosen for inclusion will receive one complimentary copy of the anthology, and will also be eligible to purchase up to 10 copies at production cost plus S&H, rather than retail.
Taking Submissions: Songs of the Satyrs
Deadline: January 1st 2012 Payment: one contributor’s copy edited by A.J.French Submission Deadline January 1, 2012 I’m happy to announce that I am editing a new anthology, which will be published by Wicked East Press. Payment will be one contributor’s copy. In addition to the contributor's copies, this anthology is offering pro rates for one story from an established writer, and $25 for three of the editor's favorite stories. We believe this is equitable as the established writer will draw readers to the work which is excellent exposure. The anthology will feature custom professional cover art, and I’ll be purchasing professional ad space once the book is in print. Review copies will go out, as well as copies to Ellen Datlow and other Best Of compendiums. The theme of this anthology is satyrs. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Dark fantasy and horror stories featuring a satyr as a main character or a character that is integral to the plot. Satyrs are mythical creatures from Greek Mythology that are half human, half goat. They follow Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, ritual madness, and ecstasy. They walk the line between the animalistic urges in us and the human capacity for thought. The human vs. the animal. Satyrs embody the two. For more on satyrs please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyr. Urban satyrs or even just people dressing up as satyrs is of interest to me, as well. While I am mostly seeking horror stories, such as Pan’s Labyrinth and Brian Keene’s Dark Hollow, I will also look at fantasy stories set in a fantasy world, as long as they are dark. Satyrs are often characterized by their insatiable hunger for wine, revelry, and sex, so a combination of all three is strongly encouraged, but isn’t necessary. Please feel free to be original with your...
Taking Submissions: Undead Tales 2
Undead Tales 2 Zombie Anthology Reading period will be November 15th 2011- January 15th 2012 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 (NOT docx) or in the body of an e-mail. We do NOT accept snail mail. Please put “Undead Tales 2” 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 sold = an additional $3.00 per author ~ 451-600 eBooks sold = You get the idea… ADDITIONALLY, we will be publishing a PRINT version as well, and for every print book sold it will count towards THREE sales to reach each 150 level [email protected]
Taking Submissions: Substitution Cipher
Substitution Cipher Deadline: January 15th, 2012 Payment: $75 and two contributor copies Candlemark and Gleam is proud to announce an anthology of Alternate History: Substitution Cipher, a collection of tales of deceit, betrayal, and espionage, in worlds that could have been our own. Sun Tsu said: “The end and aim of espionage in all its five forms is knowledge of the enemy; this knowledge can only be derived from the double agent.” The crucial knowledge a spy obtains can change the course of history; or show, through a dark mirror, the shape our own world could have taken. We invite authors to submit completed original stories of between 6,000 and 20,000 words, in any genre appropriate to espionage: psychological or action thrillers, war stories, dystopias, and picaresques are equally valid submissions. All stories must take place on an alternate Earth, and the changed timeline must have some bearing on the plot of the story. Any historical time period and geographical area is acceptable, from the invention of war up to the present day. Original stories are preferred. Please query for reprints. No simultaneous submissions please. For multiple submissions, please query first. Submissions open: October 17, 2011 Submissions close: January 15, 2012 Anticipated publication date: July 2012 Electronic submissions only. Please send your story as an RTF or DOC attachment to kaye.chazan 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. Please submit only final, proofread copy. Payment will be a flat $75 and two contributor copies of the print book (the anthology will be published in both print and digital form). There will be a bonus payment when/if the anthology sells 1,000 copies in print.
Taking Submissions: Tales from the Grave An Anthology of True Ghost Stories
Tales from the Grave An Anthology of True Ghost Stories Deadline: January 16th 2012 Payment: Contributor's Copy Edited by: Rodney Nojek Deadline: 1/16/2012 Release Date: 2/27/2012 Payment: One Contributor copy upon publication Tales from the Grave An Anthology of True Ghost Stories is an anthology of personal ghost stories. Think about what made a chill run down your spine when the lights were off and you were home alone in the dark. What We Want We are looking for first hand ghost accounts between 4,000 and 7,000 words pertaining to a personal experience or a story told to you, a family member, or a friend. Any plot that is ghost themed is acceptable except for sexual content including, but not limited to rape, and sexual torture of any kind. Remember that everyone likes a true ghost story. How Your Stories Should Be SentWe are looking for first hand ghost accounts between 4,000 and 7,000 words pertaining to a personal experience or a story told to you, a family member, or a friend. Any plot that is ghost themed is acceptable except for sexual content including, but not limited to rape, and sexual torture of any kind. Remember that everyone likes a true ghost story. How Your Stories Should Be Sent All entries MUST be a .doc file. The text must be 12pt Garamond single-spaced please indent paragraphs with one hit on the tab key. Emails with submissions sent in any other format will be replied with a request to convert the file into a .doc format. Title, Author's Name, Word Count, and Author's Email MUST be on the first page of the document. The stories should be edited to the best of your ability, but they will be looked over for any missed grammatical errors. The story should be single-spaced...
Taking Submissions: Evil Jester Digest Volume 1
Deadline: January 16th 2012 Payment: 4% of the book’s profit with no cap + 1 contributor copy. Evil Jester Press is proud announce, a new biannual collection of the very best in horror fiction. EVIL JESTER DIGEST—Volume One Edited by Peter Giglio Now open for submissions! Submission window: December 4, 2011 – January 16, 2012 Reading period: January 16, 2012 – January 31, 2012 Final selections: February 1, 2012 Scheduled release Date: March 26, 2012—the book will debut at World Horror Convention in Salt Lake City! Payment: 4% of the book’s profit with no cap + 1 contributor copy. The story selected as “Best in Volume” will receive placement as the anthology’s first story, and the book’s custom cover art will be based on that author’s tale! All author’s names will be included on the front cover! "Best in Volume" will also receive a certificate commemorating the honor! Number of accepted stories: Ten stories will be accepted for volume 1. Story length: 3,000 – 10,000 words Theme: This is a non-themed horror anthology, part of a biannual series. Send us your best! Submission format: Double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman, italics for italics (do not underline), scene breaks divided by ***, ¼” indents for new paragraphs, 1” margins, contact information and word count at top of submission, 1 space after punctuation. Send submissions to: spiderbond325(at)hotmail.com—Questions should be sent to the same email address. Please include a short third person bio with each submission—this is the bio that will appear with your story if it is selected for publication. Reprints: No—Evil Jester Digest will be comprised of all original stories. We will contract selected authors for exclusive worldwide print rights for a period of one year. We look forward to reading your stories!
Taking Submissions: Under The Bed
Deadline: January 30th, 2012 Payment: An eBook copy will be sent to all contributors and up to 5 paperback copies per author will be available to purchase at cost. 50% of the royalties will be distributed between all contributors. UNDER THE BED They haunt us all. Those whispered tales of monsters hiding under the bed, or of the demons lurking in the shadowy corner where we dare not glance for fear that seeing them will make them all too real. Oh, how the innocent landscape of a child’s imagination lends fertile soil to horrors ready to be sown on the slightest of sounds; the tales and the terror they wreak on our youthful minds never quite leaves us. Reach into the forgotten recesses of your twisted mind. Share with us the tales of nightmares that can only thrive in the hidden corners of a child’s imaginings; the bogeyman under the bed, the outlandishly fiendish clown perched upon a rocker, the slight murmur of sound coming from the closet… did you close the door completely? Explore the myriad terrors that only a child can twist from nothing into some ‘thing’ in the span of a single rapid breath. Do you dare delve into your own memories for inspiration? Perhaps you’ll start sleeping with the lights on again... Tell us, who is Under the Bed? Submission guidelines; Deadline for submissions - Monday, January 30th, 2012. 4000 - 10,000 words. Please submit your manuscript as a *.doc or *.docx file in Verdana; 12 point font; single spacing and standard formatting. Graphic gore must be kept to a minimum unless it is integral to the story; absolutely no incestuous or sexual abuse storylines will be considered. Only stories previously unpublished may be submitted. Upon acceptance into the anthology, you agree that Sirens Call Publications...
