Taking Submissions: The New Flesh
The New Flesh DEADLINE: July 31st, 2011 PAYMENT: 1 cent per word and contributor copy Reading Period: We are now open to submissions. What we want: Looking for dark, weird, bizarro fiction. Nothing is too taboo or out of bounds. Tip: Read the types of stories posted on THE NEW FLESH. Yes, we want them that weird. Length: 3,000 - 7,000 words. Deadline: July 31st, 2011 Payment: We pay 1 cent per word for original fiction, paid on publication. You will also receive one contributor’s copy. How we pay: The Doc typically pays through check, sent with your contributor’s copy. Rights: One time exclusive rights to publish the story in the anthology. The Publisher shall retain rights of printing the story five years from the date of publication. The same rights are given for a Kindle edition. Podcasting rights are also given for the five year period. If after the five year contract the Publisher and Author agree, printing of the story in the Anthology will continue. All subsidiary rights such as (film, comic, etc) remain with the author. How to submit: We accept electronic submissions only. Send submissions to [email protected] . Make sure to put and the title of your story in the subject line. We use the same e-mail address for all submissions and without the proper subject line we won't know where your story fits in our publications. Format: No need for a cover letter; but make sure to include a short bio (written in third-person) embedded in the body of the e-mail. Please include a few previous publishing credits. Submission Format: RTF (.rtf) or MS WORD (.doc) file sent as an attachment. Underline all italicized text. Please include all contact information with your manuscript. Use Times New Roman 12pt font and double space your lines, please....
Taking Submissions: Weird War
Weird War Deadline: July 31st 2011 Payment: $50/accepted story The war on terror has been lost! OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS! DEADLINE: 31st JULY 2011 PAY: $50 (USD) for accepted stories WEIRD WAR ANTHOLOGY is a terrifying new horror short story anthology due for release in December 2011. This dark collection of macabre war tales will showcase the very best bloodcurdling short stories in the field of historical horror from talented new voices, as well as featuring a comprehensive overview of the military-horror genre by examining the works of acclaimed writers including Ambrose Bierce, Edgar Allan Poe, Kim Newman, Harry Turtledove, Connie Willis, F. Paul Wilson, James Herbert, JRR Tolkein, Graham Masterton, Dan Simmons and Stephen King. We are seeking out the best new works from emerging talent to include in this bumper collection of chilling prose. We want to see exciting and original horror short fiction of between 3000 and 9000 words, set around warfare or conflict, or featuring war as a central theme. We are also particularly interested in unusual tales that may not feature the typical horror antagonist. Good luck! Please send your submissions to: Weird War Submissions ([email protected]). You will receive an automated reply to inform you we have received your submission. Submissions will close at midnight (GMT) on JULY 31st 2011 A fantastic group of artists including StudioNX are also working on concept artwork for the anthology and website. PAY RATES War of the Words Press will pay a fee of $50 (USD) to each author for their accepted submission. Our three favourite accepted submissions will each receive a free copy of the printed book in addition to payment. All other accepted submissions will receive a free copy of the electronic print of the anthology in addition to payment. PLEASE READ OUR SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FIRST!
Taking Submissions: In Poe’s Shadow
In Poe's Shadow Deadline: July 31st Payment: 1 cent a word US, plus one copy Dark Opus Press is proud to present In Poe's Shadow, our first annual anthology. We are huge fans of Edgar Allan Poe's work and feel it only fitting that he is the inspiration for this anthology. That being said, we are looking for modern tales spun off of any of Poe's stories. We're sorry, but for the concept we're going for here we are not accepting poetry, reprints or artwork for this anthology. Our guidelines are simple. All stories MUST be inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and between 2,000 and 4,000 words (this word count is firm); When we say inspired, we aren't looking for direct retellings we're looking for your original story that has the flavor Poe. MUST be in proper manuscript format. This means: Courier New or Times New Roman fonts, doubled spaced, no extra space between paragraphs, indent paragraphs. Words meant to be italicised or bolded in the final print, please make sure it is that way in your manuscript. In the subject line please put: anthology submission - Your story title/Poe's referenced story. For example: Anthology Submission - A Lonley Heart/The Tale-Tell Heart Payment for accepted works will be a 1 cent a word US, plus one copy. The reading period for this anthology will start July 1st and end July 31st or until filled. Stories sent before July 1st will be deleted unread. Please read our magazine guidelines to see what we do not want. If you don't review our magazine guidelines, we will know. (Yes, we know you can't get Poe's written permission, but again we're not looking for retellings, but your original story) All submissions must be in either .doc, .docx, or .rtf It's "Possible" that the submission...
Taking Submissions: Stupefying Stories
Stupefying Stories Deadline: July 31st 2011 Payment: 1/4-cent per word What are we looking for? Since the target date for releasing Stupefying Stories II is October 1, we've decided to make this one our Halloween issue. Therefore, we are looking for stories that fit in with a general "Halloween" theme, which is to say, scary stories. In the initial announcement, I used the word horror. That was perhaps a mistake, as it appears that horror has become synonymous with splattered gore and nauseating violence. (I blame Wes Craven.) I'm more interesting in seeing the sort of stories that give readers the cold shivers. You know, the kind of story that would, if you were reading it by the light of a single lamp in a quiet house after midnight, make you want to get up, turn on a few more lights, and make sure the doors and windows are closed and locked. I personally am a big fan of ghost stories. For that matter, I also have a strong fondness for that disturbing mix they call "horror-comedy." Case in point, I would dearly love to publish a story the equal of "Bubba Ho-Tep." But not identical to "Bubba Ho-Tep," of course. That one's already been written. If this is not coming out until October, why the July 31 deadline? Because the one lesson we really learned from doing Stupefying Stories: It Came From The Slushpile, is just how long it takes to get a book through production and into print. There's a heck of a lot of behind-the-scenes work that comes into play after the content has been picked. So yes, to be ready to begin shipping this thing in late September, we need to have the final content nailed down by August 15, at the latest. Speaking of Stupefying...
Taking Submissions: Vampires Aren’t Pretty
Vampires Aren’t Pretty PAYMENT: Contributor's Copy DEADLINE: August 1, 2011 A new anthology is opened. We are accepting submission for a new anthology titled “Vampires Aren’t Pretty”. This anthology should show the REAL vampire – as far away from Twilight as possible. Vampires are suppose to be bad – they kill in order to stay alive. I want bad/angry/mean vampires. Deadline for this will be August 1, 2011. The story must be between 3000 and 10000 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, double spaced, justified. The title page should contain your contact info and word count. What you get for the anthology: One contributor’s copy of the book and a discounted price for additional purchases. The paperback copy of the book will be sent to you upon or shortly after the book’s official release date.
Taking Submissions: Before Plan 9
Before Plan 9: Plans 1-8 From Outer Space PAYMENT: $50.00 and one contributor's copy DEADLINE: August 1'st 2011 WHAT IT IS: Before Plan 9: Plans 1-8 from Outer Space will take place within the continuity of the universe originally established by Ed Wood’s 1959 film Plan 9 from Outer Space. It will contain eight different stories, each tale detailing one of the 8 plans attempted and failed by the aliens. It will also contain a Prologue and an Epilogue, written by me, to not only help bind the stories together but to also tie the stories in to the original film. WHAT WE WANT: A unique story that focuses on and describes one and only one of the eight Plans. This is important to note; stories that do not meet this very important requirement will not be considered for inclusion. So, as an example, if you have a story in mind that tells the tale of the first two Plans, your story will not work; while you can write about other plot points and story lines, the main focus of your tale should be one plan only. WHAT YOU GET: Each of the eight authors selected to have their stories included in the book will receive a one-time payment of $50.00 and one free author’s copy of the book upon its release. DETAILS: Stories can be written from a variety of standpoints (the aliens, human civilians/military, etc.) and may include elements of one or more genres (horror, science fiction, humor, etc.). Word count must firmly fall between 7,000-10,000 words; stories that are longer or shorter than this set guideline will be returned to the author unread. It is YOUR CHOICE if you decide to write your Plan as one that could be any of the eight Plans OR if you...
Taking Submissions: 31 Nights of Halloween
31 Nights of Halloween Deadline: August 15th 2011 Payment: Exposure Only Edited and Compiled by Lyle Perez-Tinics Horror Deadline: August 15, 2011 (or until full) Target release date: September 1, 2011 What we are looking for: Stories that will chill your bones! We are looking for 31 flash fiction stories that take place during the madness of Halloween night. Stories can also be scary stories to tell to children around a camp fire. Have fun with the stories and let’s bring the fun of Halloween back! Please try to keep the stories kid friend, but is not required to submit. Stories must be 1,500 words or less (firm.) Multiple submissions are Okay, but only 2 stories from one author will be accepted. Payment This is a for-the-love project. Contributors will receive exposure only. Rights: We ask for non-exclusive rights to print story in the anthology and keep it in print for as long as there is a demand for it. Re-prints will be accepted only if the author holds all necessary rights. How To Submit: Send submissions to [email protected] with "31 Nights Submission (story title and author name)" in subject line. Please attach a word document file containing your story. Please use font Time New Roman, size 12 and please DO NOT double space or use headers or page counts. Page one of the file must contain your contact information (name, mailing address, E-mail and word count) If this information is there, it makes it easier for us to contact you. Also, please attach a 100 word of less bio at the end of your story. This bio will be included in the anthology. Submissions will be accepted until the 15th of August 2011. The target release date is the 1st of September, but will release earlier if completed. If...
Taking Submissions: Road Trip
Road Trip Deadline: August 15th 2011 Payment: Exposure Only Road Trip is open for submissions and will remain open until filled. Send submissions to me at [email protected] with Road Trip in the subject line. If you send more than one, please use separate emails. No word limit. Single space, indented paragraphs with no space between paragraphs. No headers, footers, page numbers. This is a non-paying market, no payment is made and no copies given. Any genre except erotica.
Taking Submissions: Wolfology : Howlings From The Library
Wolfology : Howlings From The Library Deadline: August 31, 2011 Payment: 1 cent per word and 1 contributor's copy Edited by Bill Tucker & Mike Mitchell We are seeking previously unpublished werewolf stories. The tales should include werewolves and the element of horror. Stories can be funny, romantic, scary, suspenseful, creepy, etc as long as they include werewolves and a horror element. We’re looking for originality and creativity. No Multiple submissions Word count is a strict 3k to 5k RTF attachment Single spaced No headers or page numbers Use Italics – do no underline Include your name, address, phone, email and approximate word count on the title page. Send submissions to [email protected] Submission deadline is August 31, 2011. Payment is 1 cent per word and 1 contributor copy.
Taking Submissions: Enter At Your Own Risk
Enter At Your Own Risk Deadline: August 31st 2011 Payment: Exposure Only We are looking for submissions to a gothic dark fiction anthology set for release in early October! Deadline: 31 August, 2011 Author receives exposure and retains all rights to his/her story Edited by: Dr. Alex Scully Publisher: To Be Announced Release Date: early October Send submissions and questions to: [email protected] The anthology will be released as an ebook via Amazon for Kindle and other ebook outlets. What we are looking for: Dark fiction! Goblins, ghouls, vampires, werewolves, zombies, witches… any monster is ripe for the pickings. We want stories that make your skin crawl and the hair to stand up on the back of your neck. What we DO NOT want: NO gore/ splatter/ excessive violence/ torture. Of course people will die. Zombies will take a bite now and then. Creepy, not stomach-turning. No racism, homophobia, sexism… For examples to give you inspiration: Edgar Allan Poe, John Polidori, Henry James, James Sheridan Le Fanu, Bram Stoker… the masters of fear and suspense. Submission guidelines: Times New Roman 12 point/ double-spaced RTF format 3,000-5,000 words Title page with name/ email/word count/ story title We will do minor edits, but selections with excessive grammar errors will be automatically rejected. Authors please note: You must own the rights to your story. Stories posted on blog sites or other non-exclusive sites are welcome for submission, but you must be the sole owner for all rights. You will retain these rights after publication.
