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Deadline: November 15th, 2024 Payment: $50 CDN and a Contributors Copy Theme: Tell us about the librarians of the future and their key role in humanity Fortune Favours the Bold And that means seeking out diverse voices and visions. We value the opportunity to work with authors and artists of different races, gender, ages, religions, and identities. Fiction gives us the unique ability to experience new cultures and perspectives. Come explore with us. edited by Shannon Allen and JR Campbell Badgered and beleaguered, the front line of the culture wars, enduring book bans, budget cuts, and ruthless political theatre, it's a tough time to be a Librarian. Yet if there is to be a better tomorrow, it will be built on the art and wisdom of today. Building community, preserving knowledge, sharing art: simple principles demanding resolute determination and sincere empathy from those staffing the desks and stocking the shelves. And the Librarians of tomorrow? Does anyone still believe that an algorithm can fill this vital, sensitive role? Librarians function above the digital revolution's reach. Have we realized databases, search engines, and other tech tools can never replace human librarians? In the hands of a master, such tools might increase their abilities, but the great cathedrals of knowledge and monuments of literature will never be ruled by the soulless. You can't code empathy, program taste, or script inspiration. It's time we recognize society should never replace empowered Librarians. We are looking for stories about the librarians of tomorrow. Whether essential crew in the grand exploration of the space, defenders of knowledge in bleak radioactive tomorrows, or idealists in the halls of Neo-Alexandria, we want to check out your stories. A bold Commander, brilliant science officers, resourceful engineers, but no starship crew is complete without a librarian! Rights and compensation: A.I....

Deadline: November 15th, 2024 Payment: 1.5 cents per word Theme: Speculative fiction of any kind Open Submissions Query for Serializing Audio/video Finished chapbooks/booklets Pieces you would like us to help promote Closed Submissions Issue #1 (Closed Dec 1, 2021) Issue #2 (Closed June 15, 2022) Issue #3 (Closed Feb 1, 2023) Issue #4 (Closed Dec 15, 2023) Issue #5 (Closed May 15, 2024) Issue #6 (Opens Sept 15, 2024) Rules Archive of the Odd is a biannual magazine of found fiction—stories told in the style of found footage, also known epistolary, neo-epistolary, found file, or found document fiction. Essentially, stories told in the form of other documents. All submissions must be found fiction. We realize this is oddly specific, so if you’re not sure what we’re looking for, the best way will be to look at the stories on our website, or buy an issue to see the full zine treatment (in fact, if you email us or DM us on Twitter we’ll give you a coupon code for being a savvy author… just saying). Alternately, think about all the things you read on a daily basis that aren’t fiction. Newspapers? Emails? Product support guides? …Submissions calls? If you read all of this and still have questions, please refer to our FAQ, or query! Alright, let’s dive in! Writing: Basics: All submissions must be speculative found fiction. We do not accept traditional prose or poetry, and all submissions must be speculative in nature. Submissions sent before or after opening dates will be deleted unread. Feel free to resubmit after opening, however! Mistakes happen. We read submissions sight unseen, so please do not include personal information (name, address, email, etc.) in the document. Please include your name in your cover letter, though! We pay 1.5 cent/word USD + a share of royalties. We are currently pursuing grants and...

Deadline: November 15th, 2024 Payment: $10 Theme: Science fiction and fantasy short fiction. No horror, but dark SF/F is permitted. Note: Must be a women-identified author Luna Station Quarterly publishes speculative fiction written by women-identified authors. We think women write awesome characters and really cool stories and we want to show it to the world. We will consider stories submitted by any woman writer, regardless of experience or writing resume. If you consider yourself on the woman end of the gender spectrum in any significant capacity, you're welcome here! BASIC GUIDELINES Word limit: 500 - 7000, no exceptions Payment: $10 USD, via Paypal Genre: Science fiction and fantasy short fiction. No horror, but dark SF/F is permitted. Language: English, translations accepted Simultaneous submissions: None accepted Multiple submissions: None accepted. One submission per period. Reprints: None accepted Rights First electronic rights, prefer 3 month exclusivity. Non-exclusive anthology rights for future "Best of Luna Station Quarterly" anthologies. Our response time varies, but you will hear from us no later then one month before publication. Deadlines Luna Station Quarterly is published once a quarter, and has the following schedule: Publication Date | Submission Dates March 1st | September 15th - November 15th June 1st | December 15th - February 15th September 1st | March 15th - May 15th December 1st | June 15th - August 15th FULL GUIDELINES Stuff we want: Fantasy Science Fiction Space Opera New Fairy Tales (not retellings) Some creepiness Stories that explore the nooks and crannies of an original world Big events from the everyman perspective Unique settings and storytelling forms Well written stories with strong characters Stuff we don't want: Extreme gore or sexual content, in particular no explicit rape or sexual assault. (everything in moderation) The first chapter of a novel Bizarro fiction Poetry Plays Fan Fiction (original...

Submission Window: October 15th - November 15th, 2024 Payment: 10 cents per word and $500 for custom cover art and $100 for cover art drawn from an artist’s existing portfolio. Theme: Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and any genre in between or around it, as long as there’s a speculative element. Note: You must identify as an immigrant or member of a diaspora in the broadest definitions of the terms. This includes, but is not limited to, first- and second-generation immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, persons who identify with one or more diaspora communities, persons who have been displaced or whose heritage has been erased due to colonialism/imperialism, and anyone whose heritage and history includes ‘here and elsewhere’. khōréō is a quarterly publication of stories, essays, and art: fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and any genre in between or around it, as long as there’s a speculative element. We’re especially interested in writing and art that explore some aspect of migration, whether explicitly (themes of immigration, colonialism, etc.), metaphorically, or with a sly nod and a wink. Most importantly, we’re a new magazine and we’re still finding our identity: therefore, please don’t self-reject because you’re not sure if your work is a good fit. We won’t know until we see it, so please give us a chance to look! See submission requirements & how to submit at the following pages: Fiction Non-fiction Art Voice actors Who can submit? khōréō is dedicated to diversity and amplifying the voices of immigrant and diaspora authors and artists. We welcome, but do not require, a brief description of the author’s/artist’s identity in their cover letter. We invite you to submit if you identify as an immigrant or member of a diaspora in the broadest definitions of the terms. This includes, but is not limited to, first- and second-generation immigrants, refugees,...

Deadline: November 15th, 2024 Payment: $50 Theme: A monthly rpg journal that spotlights one artist with work mentioning or about food that is either fiction, poetry, or creative nonfiction Our submissions are a community-based nomination process! ​ In this way, the community gets a say in who gets featured in Ice Queen and, because it's a community solicitation, writers out there get to know that people see all of their hard work and that they are appreciated! SUBMISSIONS UPDATE ​ October will now permanently be a "Trick or Treat" issue. Submissions for this issue will open annually from July 1st to September 15th. December will now permanently be a "Gift Exchange" issue. Submissions for this issue will open annually from October 1st to November 15th. ​ What is Ice Queen Looking For? Ice Queen is a monthly rpg journal that spotlights one artist. With work mentioning or about food, contributors provide either: a single short story or essay 1-3 flash collection 1-4 poems ​ Contributors will also:​ Provide one favorite/family recipe. Have an interview with Ice Queen about food and writing as a pixelated version of themselves! Does Ice Queen Pay? Ice Queen is currently able to pay each contributor a $50 payment, but aims for a much higher pay in the future! ​ To see how you can help this growth, visit the Support page. You can also become a Subscriber to help Ice Queen reach her goal of becoming one of the most generously paid magazines out. Via: Ice Queen Magazine.

Submission Window: November 2nd - 16th, 2024 Payment: Canadian author will be sent a flat rate in CANADIAN DOLLARS of $15.00 and one print contributor's copy or two print copies. Author located outside of Canada will be sent two print copies of the book in which they appear or a flat rate in CANADIAN DOLLARS of $15.00 (less currency conversion and Paypal fees) and one print contributor's copy. Theme: Dark Literary Fiction, Quiet Horror, Literary Horror Canadian biannual publication of dark literary fiction.   Submissions due to open November 02 - 16 First issue/BOOK 1 to be published Spring/25 Frost Zone Stories is biannual: with Spring and Autumn publications.   Please do not include your name in the story manuscript, nor in the file name, so that submissions can be read anonymously. Name your file with your story name.   Short Fiction: We are seeking original, clear and concise, unpublished short stories preferably 1800 - 3800 words. (leeway of 200 words if you story requires it). Submit only one story per submission period. Simultaneous submissions are fine, but please let us know as soon as possible if accepted elsewhere. Dark Literary Fiction, Quiet Horror, Literary Horror   This covers a wide range of subject matter including shadowy, bleak literary stories, tales of the supernatural, folk horror, hauntings, misadventure, psychological horror and more - including the unexpected, the dreadful, the chilling, and the strange. If you're not sure - send it, but  - -  we're sorry even though we are fans of a wide range of dark fiction and horror this is not the best place for extreme horror, ultra violence, or erotica. We also will not publish stories containing:  animal cruelty, child abuse, sexual assault, graphic or explicit sexual content, extreme horror, anything pro-ageism, pro-bigotry, hatred or prejudice toward any group/demographic.   No AI: we do not want to...

Deadline: November 21st, 2024 Payment: €200 Theme: Stories that engage with new ways of being, and that embrace unapologetic weirdness From Oct 17 to Nov 21*, we are reading short story submissions for our new collection, Out There! We are looking for stories of any genre that respond to our title and/or cover art. Selected writers will receive a flat rate of €200 for accepted submissions. “Go then, there are other worlds than these.” Stephen King, The Gunslinger From glowing eyes in the dark to the brief shimmer of starships, there are other realities on the brim of discovery for those daring to look! It may come in the form of visiting creatures, new inventions, pure magic or a deeply subjective perspective; but we know that other ways of existing are lurking out there. For our ninth anthology, we want the stories that go beyond the boundaries of the known world; that dive deep into the imaginary, the mad, the uncanny or the simply unbelievable. We want to expand the limits of what is possible, and dive into the uncharted waters of experimental, speculative, or just plain weird. OUT THERE is an anthology for stories that engage with new ways of being, and that embrace unapologetic weirdness. Between literary and experimental, sci-fi and speculative, that are no rules as to how you interpret the prompt; be as metaphorical or literal as you wish – as long as you promise to take us on an unforgettable journey. We are looking for stories inspired by our title – Out There – and/or the cover artwork below, Cat Twins, by Andreea Dumuta. All genres of writing are welcome; more than any specific story or style, we want the emotional response the title and artwork evokes in you. If you have previously submitted to...

Deadline: November 24th, 2024 Payment: 8 cents/6 pence per word for original stories, 6 cents/4 pence for reprints. Theme: Loki Note: Reprints Welcome Flame Tree are bringing you a brand new gorgeous hardcover series brimming with myths and short stories. Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods & Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a classic mythological or folkloric figure, with completely new stories alongside the original tales. New and emerging writers from open submissions, reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well-known stories, alongside specially commissioned text on the origins and the cultural background of the mythology. The first six books in the series are Medusa, Odin, Circe, Anansi, Achilles and Morgana le Fay. We're now opening up submissions for the next two books, Loki and Aphrodite. Loki This latest new book in the series offers an opportunity to explore the many facets of Loki – shapeshifting Norse god, at once an ally of and at odds with the other Aesir. His tempestuous relationship with the likes of Odin, his many forms and offspring, and his ambivalent character make him a classic trickster figure and inspiration beyond Norse mythology into the modern day. Submissions need to truly focus on Loki – this book will be a natural companion to our previous Odin title – and can riff on the classic opinions of his character or envisage a new angle and new paths for his journey to take. Submissions to: [email protected]   Terms: Multiple submissions are fine but must be in separate emails. Simultaneous submissions are fine but you must have the right to license your story in an anthology. For accepted stories we pay Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) rates of 8 cents/6 pence per word for original stories,...

Deadline: November 24th, 2024 Payment: 8 cents/6 pence per word for original stories, 6 cents/4 pence for reprints. Theme: Aphrodite Note: Reprints Welcome We are very excited to announce a new call for submissions, on the theme of Aphrodite! Please read through the details for submissions carefully before submitting your stories. Flame Tree are bringing you a brand new gorgeous hardcover series brimming with myths and short stories. Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods & Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a classic mythological or folkloric figure, with completely new stories alongside the original tales. New and emerging writers from open submissions, reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well-known stories, alongside specially commissioned text on the origins and the cultural background of the mythology. The first six books in the series are Medusa, Odin, Circe, Anansi, Achilles and Morgana le Fay. We're now opening up submissions for the next two books, Loki and Aphrodite. Aphrodite Aphrodite is a famous figure deeply connected with beauty, sexuality and love in ancient myth – but do we really know who she is and what she stands for? A captivating Greek goddess, who according to popular myth was born from sea foam, she is as fascinating now as she was then to both Gods and mortals. A powerful, multifaceted figure with a story as deep as the ocean from which she allegedly came, she is often erroneously presented as a fertility goddess, but she is certainly sensual, sexual and even maternal. Submissions can present her perspective on the classic myths, explore misrepresentations and invent new character traits or story lines, and as always can envisage the character in any setting or time. Submissions to: [email protected]   Terms: Multiple submissions are fine...

Deadline: November 30th, 2024 Payment: 10 cents per word for fiction and $2/line for poetry. Also, a contributor's copy Theme: Speculative short stories and poems that either include trains or aliens as their focal point The purpose of the SpeKulative Stories Anthology Series is to showcase provocative and powerful tales related to a single theme. Following the publication of our first theme anthology, Automobilia, in 2024, we are now seeking short stories and poems for the next two anthologies in the series. The titles are Train Tales and Aliens Among Us. Publication is set for early 2025. As each title suggests, a train or an alien (space aliens that is) should be such an integral part of your story or poem that if removed the story or poem collapses. We seek quality short stories and poems from every genre: fantasy, magical realism, science fiction, mystery, crime, romance, supernatural, horror, and mainstream; from drama to humor, but if you are submitting horror please avoid slasher or gore. ALL stories should avoid or minimize the use of foul language. We want to make these books acceptable to the widest range of readers. Guidelines: - All genres accepted. English language only. Stories from across the glove accepted. Previously published stories accepted. 7,500 words max for stories. Pays 10 cents per word for stories on acceptance. Negotiates higher rates for established authors. Poems accepted. 50 lines max. Pays $2 a line for poetry on acceptance. Buys first or reprint anthology rights. - Unpublished writers welcome. We provide feedback for new writers when time allows. - Submissions accepted as an e-mail attachment in Word or RTF. - E-mail to: [email protected]. Write "Train Anthology" or "Aliens Anthology" in the e-mail subject line to help us traffic manuscripts. Include a cover letter in the body of the...