Taking Submissions: Through The Worm Hole
Through The Worm Hole Editors : Wayne Goodchild &Bill Tucker We want your most gnarly, whacked-out and downright mondo science fiction stories. We want you to really cut loose and give us scenarios we've never seen before. We don't want to see any obvious staples like 'people answer a distress call to find a spaceship drifting empty through space...or is it?!' or 'a new friendly alien race turn out to be evil' or anything like that. Be fresh, be creative, be utterly mental. We're also not after bizarre - but you are encouraged to take your story as far as it can go before it actually becomes that genre (i.e. surreal, but still grounded in reality). Other than that, the usual genres are welcome, and stories can be set anywhere or anywhen, provided it's fundamentally science fiction. Word limit: a very firm 4K - 7K words Payment: 1 cent p/word + 1 contributor copy NO reprints NO multiple submissions Simultaneous submissions are okay, but please do us the courtesy of letting us know if your story gets accepted elsewhere. Format: Put name/by-line, approx word count, postal address and email address at the top of the first page. NO headers on any other pages, please. Indent by 1 press of the TAB key to start a new paragraph. NO fancy formatting. Sometimes people have their writing software set up so it adds extra space between lines and/or paragraphs. Please remove anything like this, as it's really annoying. Thank you! Other than this, usual Shunn manuscript rules apply. Send submissions to [email protected] Deadline is March 1st 2011
Taking Submissions: Live and Let Undead
Live and Let Undead Shoot 'em in the head? Not always. What about actually using the living dead as baggage handlers, guard dogs, workers in nuclear power plants, bait for fishermen, and so on? I'm looking for different slants on using the shambling masses to benefit the living. Stories may range from humorous (the movie, “Fido” or the end of “Shawn of the Dead”) to horrific representations of servitude and slavery. Please mention in your cover letter any genre twists (comedy-horror, war, science fiction, etc.) and any publication history. All acceptances and rejections will be sent out “after” the deadline. DEADLINE: March 07, 2011 WORD COUNT: 4,000 – 9,000 words PAYMENT: 1 cent per word + 1 contributor's copy REPRINTS: No MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Limit of 2, Maximum of 1 accepted SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS: No FORMAT: Standard Manuscript Format (click here for an example). FONT: Times New Roman size 12 TAB INDENT: ½ inch SPACING: Double Space PAGE NUMBERING / HEADERS: No page numbers or headers CONTACT INFORMATION: Place contact information in the top left of the first page (Name, Address, Phone Number and E-Mail). Place approximate word count at the top right of the first page. Send the story to [email protected] with the story title, your name and approximate word count in the subject line. Confirmation e-mails will be sent out within a week of receiving your submission. Questions may be posted here or emailed to the aforementioned address (place the words “Anthology Question” in the subject line).
Contest: Win an Editorial Review from Suvudu
At Suvudu, we’re aware that getting your work into the hands of a professional editor can be a major hurdle in the road to publication. Many New York publishers do not accept submissions except from literary agents. That’s why we’re making available this limited opportunity to put your best manuscript of science fiction, fantasy, horror, or paranormal romance into consideration by the Del Rey/Spectra staff. Del Rey/Spectra through Suvudu will be accepting submissions from now through March 18, 2011, of previously unpublished manuscripts of no more than 150,000 words. Over the next few months, they will be judged on the basis of originality, creativity, and writing style. The top submission will receive a full edit of the submitted work by Betsy Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of Del Rey Publishing, and the story will be considered for publication. Three runners-up will receive a set of Del Rey/Spectra titles selected by Suvudu. When you’re ready to submit, click here to fill out the entry form. Once you’ve done so, you’ll receive an e-mail from Suvudu. Send your submission in response to the e-mail to enter the contest. Click here for official contest rules. The winners will be announced on May 18, 2011. Contest is from January 18, 2011 to March 18, 2011 (EST), and open only to legal residents of the United States, excluding Puerto Rico, who are age 18 and over as of January 18, 2011. Void wherever prohibited or restricted by law. Sponsor: Suvudu.com, a website of Random House, Inc.
Taking Submissions: Made You Flinch–Again!
Made You Flinch--Again! DEADLINE: March 21st 2011 PAYMENT: 1 cent per word and 1 contributor copy Edited by Jonathan Moon and Bill Tucker Looking for original, previously unpublished horror stories that would fit the title. Be creative, let your imagination run wild, and be scary. RTF Attachment No headers/page numbers Word count is 3k - 6k Please include your name, address, phone number, email address and approximate word count on title page Send submissions to [email protected] Last day to submit is March 21st 2011 Payment is 1 cent per word and 1 contributor copy
Taking Submissions: ZombAlert Flash Fiction Contest
ZombAlert Flash Fiction Contest DEADLINE: March 30th 2011 PRIZE: $50 GC Rules: email ZombAlert your story (500-1500 words) along with your name & best contact email address by March 30th. Stories must include our ZombAlert pendants. Prizes: We will choose the top 10 stories, and will publish each of these on our website. In addition the top 3 stories will receive a ZombAlert pendant of their choice. The 1st place story will also receive a $50 gift certificate to Optimystical Studios that can be redeemed for products on our website, our Etsy store or at our booth at an upcoming show. The Fine Print: You retain the rights to your story, however by submitting to the contest you agree to allow us to publish your entry, name and/or photograph, in whole or in part for advertising, promotion & posterity. Family members of Optimystical Studios may enter but cannot win. All desisions are final, no critiques will be given.
Taking Submissions: Malicious Malpractices
Malicious Malpractices The Library of Horror is seeking original horror stories featuring Mad Doctors, Medical Science, Surgeries Gone Wrong. Be creative and scary! Creepy and scream worthy! Think outside the box on this one! This will cover ALL medical fields.... conventional, dentistry, elective, etc... Word Count: A strict 3 - 6K RTF Attachment Courier Font 12 Indent Paragraphs 1 Tab Single Spaced No Headers/Page Numbers Use Italics, no underlining No Multiple Subs No Reprints Send submission to [email protected] Include your Name, Address, Phone Number,Email Address and Approximate Word Count on title page. I will send a confirmation email when I receive your sub. Payment is 1 Cent per word and 1 Contributer Copy. Last Day for submissions is Mar 31
Taking Submissions: Malicious Malpractices
Malicious Malpractices The Library of Horror is seeking original horror stories featuring Mad Doctors, Medical Science, Surgeries Gone Wrong. Be creative and scary! Creepy and scream worthy! Think outside the box on this one! This will cover ALL medical fields.... conventional, dentistry, elective, etc... Word Count: A strict 3 - 6K RTF Attachment Courier Font 12 Indent Paragraphs 1 Tab Single Spaced No Headers/Page Numbers Use Italics, no underlining No Multiple Subs No Reprints Send submission to [email protected] Include your Name, Address, Phone Number,Email Address and Approximate Word Count on title page. I will send a confirmation email when I receive your sub. Payment is 1 Cent per word and 1 Contributer Copy. Last Day for submissions is Mar 31
Taking Submissions: How The West Was Wicked
How The West Was Wicked DEADLINE: March 31st, 2011 PAYMENT: ¼¢ per word, and if 5001+ words 1 contributor copy Edited by Jessy Marie Roberts SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: 31 MARCH 2011 To submit, please use our online submissions manager. PLEASE include a brief biography with every submission (either in the email or the attachment). Our standard writer’s guidelines apply. How the West Was Wicked is an anthology of WEIRD WESTERN fiction with dark overtones and elements of horror; Let the imagination go crazy. Think little haunted houses on the prairie, demonic gunslingers, creatures unearthed while panning for gold, vampire brothels, vengeful Indian spirits such as the Wendigo, etc.—a complete dark & weird free for all in an old west setting. The central ingredients should be: 1) Takes place in the American Old West (Wild West) 2) Has a dark, horror element 3) Is weird, disturbing and/or unsettling *** Expected response time is under THREE months (please query if you have not received a response within 90 days). We regret that, due to the volume of submissions, we are unable to give personal criticism. No reprints, no multiple submissions, no simultaneous submissions. Word count should be approximately 1,500-15,000 words Payment: 5,000 words & under – ¼¢ per word, payable upon publication; no contributor’s copy 5,001 words & above – ¼¢ per word, payable upon publication; one contributor’s copy
Taking Submissions: Soup of Souls
Soup of Souls DEADLINE: March 31st, 2011 PAYMENT: ½ cent per word paid upon publication What we are looking for: Stories of up to 5000 words. Horror stories with a moral. Think “The Boy who Cried Wolf” and then make it horrific. I will only choose one story based on one moralistic story or idea so please let me know what you have chosen so I can list it for possible contributors to see. How we want it: Please send your stories as an attachment to [email protected] with an introduction, bio, word count, story/idea and Paypal information in the body of an email. Text should be Times New Roman 12pt single spaced, all paragraphs indented and no gap between paragraphs. Scene breaks should be represented by three * * * with two spaces between each asterisk. Reprints, Multiple and Simultaneous submissions: We will not accept any of these for this anthology. We want brand new stories – never before seen. We also do not want to be messed around with losing stories because they were submitted elsewhere. Please submit to Panic Press and only us. Please send just one story to this anthology. Should we reject your story then please feel free to send us another one – not before. Rights: We are purchasing first world rights for a period of one year after publication. After which, all rights will be returned to you. Once rights are returned, you are the free to submit your story as a reprint elsewhere, but we ask that you mention that it was published first in Soup of Souls. Payment: We are offering ½ cent per word paid upon publication via Paypal only. Make sure your Paypal information is included in your submission. Please note, no payment will be made without the signing of...
Taking Submissions: Penny Dread Tales
Penny Dread Tales DEADLINE: March 31st 2011 PAYMENT: None Listed Theme: Steampunk Genres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Paranormal, Fantasy Style: Open Length: 2,000 ~ 7,500 words Submission Deadline: March 31st,, 2011 Publication Date: April 30th, 2011 Send us tales of science and high adventure! In a Victorian age that never quite happened, clockwork magic and the mysteries of the Tesla coil sent people and airships to all four corners of the earth. Bring us stories of steam and mysteries of brass widgets that defy belief. Submit by e-mailing: [email protected]
