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Deadline: August 31, 2014 Payment: Selected authors will receive a single payment via PayPal for their story based on length at a minimum rate of $0.0050 per word or $10 whichever is greater. Author shall also receive one print copy mailed and one PDF form of the book sent via email Genres:  Paranormal Theme: General Submission Deadline:  August 31, 2014 Forward submissions  and publishing agreement to:  [email protected] Required Word Count:  Approx 750 min -5,000 MAX Ending Must Be: Happy ever after or Happy for now- not necessary Overall description: Rumor has it- there are ghosts everywhere. Tell your scariest tale.  Can not contain: ·         Intended to evoke hate Selected authors will receive a single payment via PayPal for their story based on length at a minimum rate of $0.0050 per word or $10 whichever is greater. Author shall also receive one print copy mailed and one PDF form of the book sent via email. Authors may, but are not required to,  purchase additional copies of the print version at 50% off the retail price plus shipping from North 2 South Press for up to two years after the date of publication. A form with prices will be shipped with the initial copies and will be noted in the email with the PDF version. Please review the open anthology guideline page  and the publishing agreement  Forward submissions  and publishing agreement to:  [email protected] Via: North 2 South Press.

Deadline: August 31st, 2014 Payment: 1 cent USD per word. We also provide a complimentary electronic version of the book to each contributor. Tacitus Publishing has decided to take on its first anthology - IT'S A GRIMM LIFE. We are looking for short fiction (1,500 to 5,000 words) that takes a new look at the Grimm Fairy Tales. The story should be placed in a modern setting and incorporating new modern twists. We would like you to push the darker side of these retellings, staying true to the nature of the originals. We are not interested in overwhelming gore or mature content. This should be an original piece of work. Submission process: There are two options, either using the submission form on the website or sending an email. For either choice, we ask that you attach the story as an rtf (rich text format) file. email: submission(at)tacituspublishing.com subject line should read: Grimm Anthology (This maybe pushing it based on the possibility of being overwhelmed, but we may offer quick critiques or suggestions to submitters in our responses. Tacitus Publishing wants to continue with its writer-friendly approach by offering any small amount of assistance we can.) Cover letter and quick biography: Please put the cover letter in the body of the form or email.  The structuring of the letter should include - · your name · contact info - address, phone, email · title of the story · a one sentence summary of your story · word count · brief bio and quick list of published work Submission format: We are not concerned with the overall format of the body of your work but do ask for some page formatting to assist our reviewing process.  Please add to each page - · top left - author's name · top right -...

Deadline: .05/word (CDN) Payment: August 31st, 2014 In addition to Start a Revolution, I’m also editing for Exile Editions an anthology called This Patchwork Flesh: QUILTBAG Horror. The reading period for This Patchwork Flesh will run from June 1st, 2014 to August 31st, 2014. All responses will be given by September 30th, 2014, and the book is slated for release in Fall 2015. Stories selected for inclusion will be paid at .05/word (CDN).  Submissions for this one can be anything up to 8,000 words. Original, unpublished fiction only. No reprints. As with Start a Revolution, because of the strictures the publisher is working under via provincial funding specific to these books, 90% of the anthology must be Canadian authored content. I do want to see submissions from international authors, I’m just warning everyone again, up front, about the guidelines I’m working under. Further guidelines (and a summary) below. But first: - The Central Idea: There would be no This Patchwork Flesh without Michael Rowe’s seminal anthologies, Queer Fear and Queer Fear II. Exquisite in both their execution and in their focus on putting openly gay protagonists front and centre, the Queer Fear anthologies shifted the nature of the conversation horror fiction was having in short form. And that’s because horror fiction is, for everything else it accomplishes (and it casts a very wide net through various subgenres), primarily a way of looking at the darker aspects of ourselves. Of examining the horrors we both embody and encounter. A way of exploring both catharsis and vastation by looking inward, and then extrapolating outward. It is, then, a way of turning a mirror on ourselves, as a way of looking at the rest of the world. But, as many readers will already be aware, the mirror of (Western) horror fiction tends to reflect a very narrow range of representations. This Patchwork Flesh is meant to be, like the Queer Fear books, a wider lens on...

Deadline: August 31, 2014 Payment: $200.00 once LT3 has a signed contract. Note: Novella Length Anthology Submissions Due to limited space in general release anthologies, we do not review and reply to submissions for an anthology until the deadline for the anthology closes. Lovely, Dark, and Deep Lovely, Dark, and Deep — An Anthology Call — Wolves, fairies, ghosts, errant campers, and witches … fiction is rife with tales of what happens when people dare to enter, or leave, the woods. A classic setting from the oldest fairytale to the newest thriller, the adventure and danger that comes from wandering around a forest, or a jungle, provides endless opportunity for new stories. Less Than Three Press is seeking tales of all that can happen in the woods when those who shouldn’t be there venture into them anyway… THE DETAILS: Deadline is August 31, 2014 (give or take, we won’t kill you for sending it off the following morning). Stories should be at least 10,000 words and should not exceed approx 20,000 words in length. Stories may be any pairing except cisgender M/F (trans* M/F, M/M, F/F, poly, and all permutations thereof are acceptable). Stories must have a happily ever after (HEA) or happy for now (HFN) end. Any sub-genre is gladly accepted: sci-fi, mystery, contemporary, steampunk, etc. All usual LT3 submission guidelines apply. IMPORTANT: Completed manuscripts should be emailed to [email protected] with LOVELY, DARK, AND DEEP in the subject line. Please include the title of your work, your name, pen name, word count, and a brief summary of the story in your email. Lovely, Dark, and Deep is a general release anthology, which means authors will receive a flat payment of $200.00 once LT3 has a signed contract. Authors will receive one copy each of the ebook formats LT3 produces and 2 print volumes of...

Deadline: August 31, 2014 Payment: $15 What we’re looking for: Short fiction between 3000-7500 words. This length is flexible. Speculative fiction. We especially like science fiction and fantasy but will read anything that grips us. Submit completed manuscripts to submissions AT asterismpress DOT com. Rich text format (.rtf) preferred, but we’re not here to tell you which word processor to use. Use the subject line ‘SUBMISSION: (Your title)’ for best results. We purchase nonexclusive electronic and print rights, and the right to distribute the material under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY-NC 4.0). We accept reprints, but would rather avoid simultaneous submissions (it just sounds like a headache for everyone involved). If we accept your story, we’ll pay you a flat rate of $15. Please bear in mind that most publishers will not buy reprints, so don’t send us anything you’d like to sell later. Strange Constellations is open to submissions from July 1 to August 31, and again from January 1 to February 28. We try to respond to all submissions within 30 days. Via: Strange Constellations.

Deadline: August 31st 2014 Payment: $0.02 per word up to $150 Genres and Content: Betwixt publishes speculative fiction of all sorts—fantasy, science fiction, speculative horror, slipstream, weird fiction, steam/diesel/cyber/etc.punk, you name it. We particularly like stories that smash genre boundaries to smithereens, but we also love fresh takes on established genres and in-depth explorations of ultraspecific niches. Experiments in form and style are welcomed enthusiastically—but a straightforward narrative with tight, crisp language is just as beautiful. When it comes down to it, we want stories that will amaze us, astound us, provoke our thoughts, and boggle our minds. Betwixt supports diversity in speculative fiction and welcomes stories by and about individuals of all ages, classes, disabilities, ethnicities, genders, nationalities, races, religions, and sexual orientations. Please don’t send multiple or simultaneous submissions, stories that have been published (including self-published) previously, or poetry. We are not seeking unsolicited nonfiction at this time. Length: Stories of 4,000 to 7,000 words are ideal, but we will consider a range from 1,000 to 30,000 words. Rights: Betwixt purchases first worldwide English-language serial, electronic, and print rights. Stories will be published on betwixtmagazine.com, in electronic and print-on-demand quarterly issues, and in electronic and print-on-demand yearly anthologies. We may also excerpt stories for promotional purposes. The author retains all other rights. We do not publish unsolicited reprints, and we ask that stories we publish not appear anywhere else for three months after publication. For example, if a story is published in the January issue, we ask that it not appear elsewhere until April—although we would be delighted to make exceptions for extraordinary circumstances! We are open to publishing stories in translation, provided that they have not yet been published in English. If you have questions about specific rights or contract terms, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. (Please don’t send submissions to this...

Deadline: August 31st, 2014 Payment: 50$ per accepted submission Tell us your creepy tales, show us your scary artwork, give us puzzling puzzlers to puzzle the mind. We want it all. Please remember that Wee Tales is aimed at young readers, and tailor your submissions accordingly. Even better, do you know a young artist or writer? We’d love to see their submissions too! All submissions should be in doc or docx format, double spaced, Times New Roman 12pt. At the present time we are mostly seeking short submissions for Wee Tales and Refractions, and these must be age appropriate for the journal. If you have something more geared toward an adult market please still submit to be in early consideration for a future project. Wee Tales submissions should be between 600 and 2000 words. We are always seeking new novel, novella, non-fiction, or serial projects. Submit to [email protected] Subject line: QUERY–Title–Last Name Short form submissions are paid on publication. Poetry, Puzzles, and Artwork are paid 35$ per accepted submission. Short Stories and Essays are paid 50$ per accepted submission. Combined submissions (story and artwork) are paid 65$ per accepted submission. Via: Golden Fleece Press.

Deadline: August 31st, 2014 Payment: $20.00 USD and a free copy of the book (digital and, if available, print). Carnal Horror Anthology Mega Thump Publishing** is now accepting Short Stories to be considered for its second Anthology (title TBD), to be edited again by yours truly. Submission Details: We are looking for quality short Horror stories that use sex or overt sexuality as a primary theme. What we are NOT looking for: No erotica, supernatural or otherwise (that is, no adult content for adult content’s sake) No shock for shock sake either; the sexual element(s) must be integral to the narrative’s plot, not inserted (hehe) arbitrarily. Think of films like VIDEODROME, GINGER SNAPS, THE WICKER MAN (1973), HALLOWEEN, or CAT PEOPLE (1982). As long as they fit the above criteria, stories can be horrifically humorous or dead serious in tone. They can be graphic (but not mature content), as long as there’s an artful reason behind it. Most importantly, all stories must be well-written, smart, and entertaining. Submission Guidelines: Stories should range between 1,000-15,000 words. Stories must be written in English. Stories should be submitted as an MS Word doc/docx. Stories must be received in proper manuscript format. See example HERE. Multiple submissions are permitted. Stories must be original to author. Persons submitting must hold copyright to the material, or have legal authority to submit work on behalf of author. Stories previously published in magazines, on websites, or in other periodicals are eligible; however, they cannot have before appeared in another published anthology or collection of works. Selected authors will grant one-time anthology rights for publication in the English language throughout the world, with no publication elsewhere for 12 months after acknowledging Author/Publisher Agreement, upon which time rights revert back to the author. Authors of stories accepted for this anthology will receive as compensation $20.00 USD and...

Deadline: August 31st, 2014 Payment: 6¢ per word for fiction Editors: Bart R. Leib, Kay T. Holt and Kelly Jennings Word count: 1000-6000 (FIRM) Multiple submissions: Maximum of two (2) per month (Please submit separately!) No simultaneous submissions No reprints. We do not publish poetry at this time. Submit stories in DOC, DOCX or RTF format. Standard Manuscript Format is strongly preferred. Use a standard font like Times New Roman or Arial, in 12 pt. (Note: Courier is evil.) Turnaround time for responses is one month following the end of your submission month. (e.g. if you submit during September, we’ll respond no later than October 31.) Turnaround is usually faster than this. If you haven’t received a response by the end of the following month, please query.   PAY RATE & RIGHTS We pay 6¢ per word for fiction. Authors will also receive a gratis print and ebook copy of the anthology in which their story appears. Crossed Genres takes first world ebook and print rights, and non-exclusive anthology rights for CG Magazine’s biannual anthologies. We also take non-exclusive online rights to publish and archive your story on our website.     GENRES/THEMES Each month CG Magazine has a new genre or theme. Short story submissions must combine elements of either Science Fiction and/or Fantasy with the current theme. Do not send submissions to upcoming themes, they will be rejected without consideration! Current theme (August 2014): 24: Destruction (Submissions: August 1-31. Publication: December 2014) Destruction isn’t just the apocalypse. It’s not only falling buildings and fractured ground. And destruction isn’t always an ending. Sometimes, it’s very personal. Sometimes it’s shared. Sometimes it’s an inevitable change. Destruction is really about transformation – it’s far more complicated than good or bad.   Via: Crossed Genres.

Deadline: August 31, 2014 Payment: 40% royalty off the NET payment from all third party vendors for each copy sold will be paid quarterly via Paypal only. Mocha Memoirs Press is pleased to announce that we are accepting horror stories for our Dark Mocha Bites: Death’s Café series. Please read all of the information provided. Submission Guidelines What We Want This series focuses on horror stories. As with most stories, we are not afraid of genre mash-up, but the overall feel of the story must be horrific and fit the theme of Death’s Café. We want beautiful prose and originality wrapped up in the darkest, creepiest story you’ve ever conceived.  What We Don’t Want We don’t want slasher horror or splatterpunk for this collection. We will reject any stories that contain rape, or the abuse of minors. Stories featuring well-worn tropes (vampires, zombies, werewolves) will be an extremely hard sell. Violence is fine, but gratuitous gore isn’t. We love sex if it’s integral to the plot, but we don’t want a adult content-film script. Other than that, use your imagination to make us cringe and tremble. Submissions We prefer to see submissions using something approaching Standard Manuscript Format, which can be found here: http://www.shunn.net/format/story.htmlThe only exception is that italics MUST appear as they will be used—no underlining. We will accept works of 8,500 – 20,000 words. Please query if you wish to submit outside of these guidelines. To submit your work for this line, send a cover letter/email, completed story and synopsis/marketing history along with your name, pen name (if using one), story title with word count, address, website or blog, and any professional publication credits you think might interest us to: mmphorror (at) gmail (dot) com with Submission: story title_last name in the subject line. Remove the spaces, use the @ symbol in place of...