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Taking Submissions: Mythaxis October 2024 Submission Period (Early Listing)
Taking Submissions: Mythaxis October 2024 Submission Period (Early Listing)
Submission Window: October 23rd-30th, 2024 Payment: €0.01 per word, with a €20 minimum. Theme: Diverse sci-fi and fantasy fiction. We are open to submissions within the following periods: January 23rd-30th April 23rd-30th July 23rd-30th October 23rd-30th Submissions received outside of these dates will unfortunately be lost and therefore not responded to. When open, we seek and offer the following: Length: 1,000-5,000 words. These are firm limits. Shorter or longer works will be considered, but the further a story goes outside these bounds the more it will need to impress. Compensation: €0.01 per word, with a €20 minimum. Please be aware that payment is via PayPal only. If you do not receive an acknowledgment within 24 hours of submission, please get in touch. We aim to accept or reject within 14 days of acknowledgment, but rl (real life) and rl (reading load) can get in the way. If you do not hear from us after 30 days, feel free to query. REQUIREMENTS Mythaxis seeks speculative fiction (sf/f/h) of all stripes for our first three issues each year. We are also interested in submissions of crime fiction for our end-of-year “all crime” issue. All these genres are equally welcome in each submission window. We acquire First Print, Digital, and Audio rights with a six month period of exclusivity from the date of publication. We also ask permission to potentially include accepted pieces in future anthologies; in event of agreement, an additional compensation will be offered. All other rights remain entirely with the author. See here for an overview of our editorial process. Simultaneous submissions are not only accepted, they are encouraged. Please tell us if you sim-sub, and we merely ask that you notify us of acceptance at another market as soon as possible. In the event that we accept first, we expect a positive and timely confirmation. Therefore we recommend sim-subbing...
Taking Submissions: Revolutions & Rainbows
Taking Submissions: Revolutions & Rainbows
Deadline: October 30th, 2024 Payment: $25 Theme: Australian and New Zealand authors who identify as LGBTIQA+, from any gender identity, and ally authors sharing stories that feature LGBTIQA+ characters of any gender identity across the wide universes of speculative fiction. Swashbuckling pirates, mischievous necromancers, charming elder gods, dashing bounty hunters, anything goes! We are excited to announce a new anthology, REVOLUTIONS & RAINBOWS: An Australasian Queer Speculative Anthology. The anthology is to celebrate Pride and will be open to all Australian and New Zealand authors who identify as LGBTIQA+, from any gender identity, and ally authors. We want stories that feature LGBTIQA+ characters of any gender identity across the wide universes of speculative fiction. Swashbuckling pirates, mischievous necromancers, charming elder gods, dashing bounty hunters, anything goes! As REBELS & RAINBOWS is a celebration of Pride and the incredible and incredibly diverse LGBTIQA+ community, we want stories that celebrate love, acceptance, strength and community, and also stories that reflect the challenges, danger, and reality of being one’s true self in a hostile world. The anthology will be edited by Leanbh Pearson, Alistair Ott and Austin P. Sheehan. Submissions will be open from 14th June to 30th October. We will not be accepting AI-written stories. All contributors will receive a payment of $25 per story. Our preferred length for short stories is between 4,000 and 6,000 words, however this is just a guideline, we won’t auto-reject stories based on word count alone. If you have any questions, or are interested in supporting this project, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with ‘Rebels’ in the subject line. Via: Dead Set Press.
Taking Submissions: Embrace the Silence
Taking Submissions: Embrace the Silence
Deadline: October 30th, 2024 Payment: $25 Theme: Australian and New Zealand authors who identify as neurodivergent telling tales of characters accepting and embracing their neurodiversity Last year a press in Australia made a call for neurodivergent voices and their short stories, but only if they had a medical diagnosis. In this country it can take two years to find the truth about ourselves – and at great cost – so Deadset Press wanted to provide an alternative for the neurodivergent writers of Australia. We made a call for those voices, and E. J. Dawson joined in, helping us create a neurodiverse apocalyptic anthology, EMBRACE THE SILENCE, open to anyone self-identifying as neurodivergent. But like many ND folk we had other commitments. We are now re-opening our submissions call on a wider scale for apocalyptic, dystopian and scifi short stories which focus on neurodiverse characters. There are not enough of these in fiction and we are hoping by broadening our submission call we can hear more of these voices. We welcome submissions from all Australian and New Zealand authors who identify as neurodivergent, and will also encourage submissions from neurodivergent Indigenous and LGBTIQ authors. EMBRACE THE SILENCE will be assembled – from the cover to the footnotes – by a team of neurodiverse individuals, including the wonderful E. J. Dawson and the sleep deprived Austin P. Sheehan. The idea behind the title EMBRACE THE SILENCE refers to characters accepting and embracing their neurodiversity, as well as adapting to a changing and challenging new world. We encourage you to be as creative as you like in your approach to the theme. Our preferred length for short stories is between 4,000 and 6,000 words, however this is just a guideline, we won’t auto-reject stories based on word count alone. Submissions are currently open until October 30th, and we...
Taking Submissions: Truborn Press Is Open To Unsettling Short Stories
Taking Submissions: Truborn Press Is Open To Unsettling Short Stories
Deadline: October 30th, 2024 Payment: $100 – $150 (depending on the length & story itself) Theme: Weird and strange horror Note: This will be distributed into a free ebook to start with and possibly released as a chapbook down the line which would include royalties at that point. WE WANT YOUR SUPER WEIRD HORROR SHORT STORY! Firstly, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for considering us to represent you and your work. Secondly, we are so excited to have you here checking out the requirements for this submission! Please follow us on social media to be up to date on any future submission calls. REQUIREMENTS Story has never been published before. 2,500 – 3,500 Total Words Make it WEIRD or STRANGE! It can be horror adjacent, comedic, gory, fantastical. Please don’t send me stories with any type of sexual assault, rape, child death, transphobia, homophobia, animal death/cruelty. Word doc or PDF. Double spaced with 12 font — any font style that is legible. At the top of the document — your name, email, social media handles, number count. Send to: [email protected] Email: In subject line put your story title and “SS Submission” WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WITH YOUR STORY? Truborn Press is putting together their first newsletter and would like to offer a free ebook copy of a short story when folks sign up for it. Depending on the story itself and how well it does, there is a possibility of turning it into a chapbook as well in the future. WHAT DO I GET FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY? At Truborn Press we fully believe in paying people for their work in every aspect (author, designer, editor, etc). We want to also continue to support the indie horror community and especially shine a light on authors that...
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Taking Submissions: Inner Worlds, Final 2024 Window
Taking Submissions: Inner Worlds, Final 2024 Window
Submission Window: October 1 - 14 Members of marginalised groups only, October 15 - 31 General submissions. Payment: £0.02 per word for each piece accepted, with a minimum £20 payment. £50 for selected artwork Theme: Speculative stories about our inner lives; our thoughts, our emotions, our perceptions, our dreams. Inner Worlds is a quarterly digital zine of speculative stories about our inner lives; our thoughts, our emotions, our perceptions, our dreams. We aim to publish works which use elements from science fiction, fantasy, or horror to illuminate the different ways that we experience our selves and our world. That might mean finding a metaphor to express a feeling, or a setting which reflects how your brain works sometimes, or turning a trope on its head to explore a different perspective. We have a specific interest in sharing: stories of neurodiversity experiences of psychological struggle or distress, madness, and extreme states the voices and perspectives of marginalised groups. We'll walk with you in the dark places. But we want your humour, joy, and wonder too. "Can you promise me I'll be happy?" "No, man. Absolutely not. But I can promise that you won't be alone." -Russian Doll, Season One "Ariadne" Who we are At the moment it's just me, Sarah. As a writer, a champion daydreamer, and as someone with lived experience of complex trauma, I'm fascinated by our inner worlds. If you are too and you'd like to get involved in some way, please get in touch at ourinnerworldsprotonmail.com. Support Inner Worlds 1) Send us your words! We're not a pro rate paying market at this time, but we promise to treat all submitted stories with care. 2) Subscribe! There are a few different subscription levels available and it all helps cover the costs and make the magazine more sustainable. 3) Follow...
Taking Submissions: Short Story Substack October 2024 Window (Early Listing)
Taking Submissions: Short Story Substack October 2024 Window (Early Listing)
Submission Window: October 1st - 31st, 2024 Payment: $100 for the chosen story + 50% of subscription revenue Theme: Any genre, short story Mission = Revive the art of the short story, support artists, and produce something wonderful. Payout = Base Pay of $100 for the chosen story + 50% of subscription revenue to be sent by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Wait, you mean if this substack gets thousands of subscribers, the winner would get thousands of dollars? Yes! The New Yorker pays roughly $7,500 per story and I sincerely hope to go way past that. What does the timeline look like? Submit stories by the end of the month, winner to be announced on the 15th. There is ONE story that wins and receives the full payout. Where do I send submissions? [email protected] What are the rules for submitting? 1. No Fees 2. Send in Microsoft Word or Google Doc form 3. Any genre 4. 6- 10,000 words. Yes, just 6 words, like Hemingway's famous 6-word story "For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn." 5. Reprints are ok so long as you still have the rights to distribute. 6. Acknowledge Distribution Rights on this Substack - You can still sell your story elsewhere but we need to be able to save and publish it here. The goal is to create a library for subscribers. 7. Only the winner will be published and rights will only transfer for the winning story. What do I get for subscribing? One beautiful story every month. The complete library. The joy of supporting artists and doing something interesting. What if I can’t pay right now? That’s ok! If you publish a blurb about this site on your website, blog, or social media, I will send you one full story of your choosing. Best of all, it is...
Taking Submissions: Dread Mondays
Taking Submissions: Dread Mondays
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: 6 cents per word Theme: Workplace Horror Dread Mondays: A Whisper House Press Anthology of Workplace Horror Projected Pub Date: Oct. 31st 2025 Word count: Keep it under 4k words. Stories under 3k words will get preference over those approaching the higher boundary. Pay Rate: .06/wd Deadlines & Decisions: Submit by October 31st, 2024. Historically marginalized groups (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc.) may submit through Nov. 30th 2024. Decisions, unless they’re a clear pass, will not be sent out until January 1st 2025. Formatting & Dictionary: Use the Shunn modern manuscript format (link) and the American English dictionary. Cover Letter: No need for anything fancy! Say hello, give your story title and word count, and include an author bio (if you have one ready) below your note. If you’re submitting after the first deadline, please include an acknowledgment that you fit into one of those groups mentioned. (If you want help with an author bio, check out this post.) If you are affiliated with the HWA or another professional organization, please note it in your letter; if you’re not, don’t worry! We are excited to include new as well as established writers. No previously published (in any form, online / in print / audio format / etc.) work will be considered. Simultaneous submissions are a-okay, but do tell us immediately if your story is accepted elsewhere. No A.I.-produced or A.I.-assisted submissions. The legal contract you’ll sign upon acceptance will require that you agree to this stipulation, as well. Important notes: Submitters, please understand that Whisper House Press is a highly communicative, contributor-involved press. This means you’ll hear from me every step of the way and that I hope to have your buy-in for a full-court press on publicity. For our books to have any chance at success (defined here as “winning all of...
Taking Submissions: The Lost Poetry Club Season 1 Episode 9
Taking Submissions: The Lost Poetry Club Season 1 Episode 9
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: Over 300 words: £0.015 per word. Under 300 words: £5 flat rate. Theme: Tell Me When It's Over Note: Reprints Welcome Tell Me When It's Over This theme is all about endings—be they personal or global. Whether it’s the quiet end of a relationship or the loud bang of an apocalypse, we’re looking for pieces that deal with finality. What happens when it’s all falling apart? How do we face or avoid the end, or prepare for the aftermath? Current Deadline: October 31st, 2024 What are we looking for? Currently, we are working on our 1st Season based on planned episodes, but we also accept rolling submissions. We prioritize: Originality and depth Fresh & Unique perspectives Craftsmanship Meaningful interpretations of submission themes (tip: avoid being too literal) Suitable for audio We encourage submissions that allow us to explore new worlds—whether that’s through speculative landscapes, imaginative settings, or narratives that break free from the constraints of reality. Help us escape the everyday! What to Submit: Our main focus is on speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, horror, mystery, weird, slipstream), but we embrace a variety of genres and formats, including non-fiction. Short Stories/Scripts: Up to 15 mins or 3000 words. Poetry/Flash Fiction: Up to 5 mins or 500 words. Songs/Music/Other: Approx 1.30 - 5 mins dystopian urban fantasy weird fiction slipstream speculative afro-futurism gothic Cosmic horror Lovecraftian horror folk tales retellings mythpunk magical realism surreal Our umbrella focus is the following: fantasy sci-fi horror weird This includes all sub-genres, such as: Compensation: Over 300 words: £0.015 per word. Under 300 words: £5 flat rate. Rights: If previously unpublished, we claim...
Taking Submissions: Trollbreath Magazine October 2024 Window
Taking Submissions: Trollbreath Magazine October 2024 Window
Submission Window: October 1st – 31st, 2024 Payment: 4 cents per word for original fiction and 1/2 cent per word for reprints Theme: Speculative fiction, speculative poetry, and related non-fiction Note: Reprints Welcome Trollbreath Magazine is a journal of speculative fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, publishing electronic issues on a quarterly schedule. Our interests are as varied as the endless amount of genres, from dark fantasy to hope punk to surrealism, and everything in between. We have a particular fondness for slipstream and fabulism in all their delightful forms, but what motivates us most are great stories by wonderful authors eager to share their visions of the past, the future, the in between, and everything that lies outside the margins. Coloring beyond the lines encouraged. Examples of stories we particularly love (but there are too many to include): Bears Discover Fire, by Terry Bisson (England Underway as well) Last of the Winnebagos, by Connie Willis (Even the Queen; all her work!) Rabbit Test, by Samantha Mills A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez The Lottery, by Shirley Jackson Bride, Knife, Flaming Horse, by M.L. Krishnan Stories, poems and articles will be available at the beginning of the quarter for those with paid subscriptions to the magazine, either on the website or sent via email depending on membership level. Over the course of the quarter, a new story will be opened every Friday to the those without subscriptions, until all stories have been publicly released. We read for two issues at a time during our month-long submission periods. Submission periods for fiction/poetry are as follows: April 1st- 30th (for the September and December issues of the same year) October 1st – 31st (for the March and June issues of the following year) Note: we are open year-round for non-fiction pitches (see below poetry)....
Taking Submissions: No Exit: A Collection of Utah Horror
Taking Submissions: No Exit: A Collection of Utah Horror
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: Poetry - $15 USD, Flash - $20 USD, Short Fiction - $40 USD Theme: Road trip/travel horror Note: All entries must have a Utah connection, either on the part of the author or the story itself Timber Ghost Press is proud to present No Exit: A Collection of Utah Horror. With the help of the Utah Horror Writers*, Timber Ghost Press is excited to be publishing the 11th collection of Utah horror. We are seeking well-crafted stories and poems that fit the theme of road trip/travel horror. For this anthology, all entries must have a Utah connection, either on the part of the author or the story itself (it is called Utah horror for a reason). The stories will be evaluated in a blind read by three judges and must receive at least two ”yes” votes to be accepted. Therefore, when submitting, please ensure that there is no identifying information in the story itself. We anticipate an October 2025 release. Accepted authors will receive payment according to the pay scale below, plus a contributor's copy of the anthology. Deadline: October 31st, 2024 11:59 pm MDT The Following Categories are Open for Submission: Poetry Flash Fiction: 1000 words or less Short Fiction: 1001-5000 words Payment: Poetry - $15 USD Flash - $20 USD Short Fiction - $40 USD What We Do Not Want: Timber Ghost Press may outright reject stories that contain the following: Pedophilia\Rape\Child Molestation Animal Abuse Extreme Violence or Gore Just for the Sake of It Multiple or Simultaneous Submissions: You may submit up to three poems and/or once in each category. For example, you may submit three poems, a piece of flash fiction, and a short story if you like. Regarding simultaneous submissions, we don't mind as long as you let us know if your...
Taking Submissions: How the Sausage is Made!
Taking Submissions: How the Sausage is Made!
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: $5 Theme: Gore, extreme horror, splatterpunk, and horror with sexual elements to it. We want solid entertaining writing. That has to be clearly stated because we are open to gore, extreme horror, splatterpunk, and horror with sexual elements to it. Sounds great? Like anything too good to be true, there is a catch. We have some hard “Nos.” Before you go off about the freedom of expression, remember, this is a web ‘zine, not a government. We donate our time to it and if we’re not getting joy from reading your story we’re not going to publish it. This website runs on our love of horror. We offer a token payment of $5 USD to support your drug habit, paid upon publication. However, you keep your rights –we don't want them. The Stuff We Don’t Want to Read: NO sex with children, NO sexualization of children, and NO child rape. If you’re writing a story about a child predator who gets what’s coming to him –great. But we don’t want to read about that predator coming on his victims. We won’t publish anything supporting a racist, transphobic, or homophobic agenda, so don’t try it. Sex and sensuality are fine, but we publish horror. We won’t publish a story that’s 90 percent lesbian vampires having explicit sex and 10 percent them ripping their victims to pieces. Go 50/50 on that and you've got our attention. High-quality gory smut is fine. Like gore, sex has to serve a purpose. If you want to write a piece about a cowboy who discovers one of the prostitutes at the local brothel has a vagina that opens to another dimension filled with blood clot monsters and he can fit his entire body into it… Sure, that’s great. If you want to write a story...
Taking Submissions: Untitled Cosmic Horror Anthology
Taking Submissions: Untitled Cosmic Horror Anthology
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: 2 cents per word Theme: Cosmic Horror Calling all cosmic horror authors! Open for Submissions: October 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024 Expected Publication: June 2025 What is cosmic horror? “Cosmic horror, also known as Lovecraftian horror, is a subgenre of horror that emphasizes the terror of the unknowable and incomprehensible. It favors these psychological horrors more than gore or other elements of shock and awe. … The core of all cosmic horror is the protagonist being absolutely terrified of the unknown or the future and what’s going to happen to them. … There should also be a contemplation of the human experience and the humanness of the struggle. They usually don’t have a lot of blood and gore, and instead thrive on the ideas that are scary.” – nofilmschool.com Submissions Requirements Your story: should be approximately 2,000 – 6,000 words in length. should not contain erotica can be part of an ongoing series you might be writing We aim to have our final selections chosen no more than 30 days after the closing date of submissions. Compensation: .02c/word Estimated publication date for this anthology is June 2025. Graveside Press is a new imprint focused on horror, managed by members of the publishing teams that brings you Paper Angel Press, Water Dragon Publishing, Unruly Voices, and Cupid’s Arrow Publishing. We plan to bring you sleep-shattering tales of horror beginning October 2024. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES When submitting, we would greatly appreciate if you can follow the formatting guidelines below: file type: *.doc or *.docx Spelling: US and UK/AU-spelling and colloquialisms accepted Punctuation: US (modern, e.g. single space after periods) Font: Any legible serif, e.g., Times New Roman, Garamond Include author information at the top of page 1 (see sample below) Use formatted indents and not tabs to begin each paragraph Use hard returns to start new paragraphs Use page breaks to begin...
Taking Submissions: The Lost Poetry Club – September 2024 Window
Taking Submissions: The Lost Poetry Club – September 2024 Window
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: Over 300 words: £0.015 per word, Under 300 words: £5 flat rate. Theme: Reverse Mermaid Note: This is only for audio rights Reverse Mermaid Under the moon's glow, I cast my line into dark, choppy waters, fishing for stories. Something stirs beneath—a ripple, a glint—something waits to be caught. Two eyes break the surface; its scales reflecting the moonlight. Is that a fish... or a man? It’s impossible to say. Reverse mermaids, strange and unsettling, haunt these depths. Unlike their traditional counterparts, they defy expectations, caught between two worlds in a form that exemplifies the absurd. They are symbols of transgression and transformation, urging us to embrace the parts of ourselves that don’t fit neatly into established categories. Stories are out there, waiting to be reeled in. With a bucket of maggot sandwiches and the patience to wait, we're ready for whatever surfaces —absurd scenarios, monstrous creatures in mundane lives, or vice versa, powerful transformations, quirky individuals, nightmares and hallucinations out in the daylight, worlds flipped upside down, and tales of two halves that proudly let our freak flag fly. The Catch of the Day includes stories, scripts, poems, flash fiction, and songs that champion the eccentric, unique, and unexpected, leaping from the surface level, and pulling us, kicking and screaming, down, down, down into the realm of the extraordinary. Current Deadline: October 30th, 2024 We seek writing that transports listeners beyond themselves, offering glimpses into uncharted emotions, compelling characters, and imaginative worlds. These stories should delight, disgust, or inspire awe. They should make our sides split with laughter, enthrall us with mystery, or evoke deep feelings that linger long after the episode ends – show us your unique universe; make us feel something! What are we looking for? Currently, we are working on our...
Taking Submissions: Summer of Sci-Fi & Fantasy: Volume Four
Taking Submissions: Summer of Sci-Fi & Fantasy: Volume Four
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: 0.005/word Theme: Science Fiction and fantasy *** SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN FROM OCTOBER 1st, 2024 - OCTOBER 31st, 2024 *** We ask for the following: 1) We are looking for great Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Don’t overthink it! Just write an incredible story and you will find yourself in this anthology. 2) Submit your work in the Shunn Standard Manuscript Format. We only accept documents in DOC, DOCX and RTF formats. 3) We accept work in the range of 1500-7500 words. Anything outside this range will be automatically rejected. 4) Payment for original fiction is currently $0.005/word up to 7500 words. Minimum of $15. Reprints paid at full rate. We retain no rights to your work. 5) Worldstone Publishing encourages submissions from writers of all races, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, etc. We want and value diverse voices. Saying that, we make editorial decisions strictly based on merit, and we do not collect any information that might clue our editors to any of these attributes other than your name, email, address, and cover letter before any decisions are made regarding your submission. Though this is not standard practice we have turned down stories from established bestsellers in favor of new authors, and will continue to do so if we feel a short story better fits our volume and will appeal to our growing readership. 6) Ready to submit? Then send an email directly to [email protected] In the subject line, please write “Anthology Submission: “STORY TITLE”. If this is not followed, your story will be automatically rejected. 7) No multi-submissions. We try to respond to all submissions within 30 days. In past years it has taken us longer for later submissions. We apologize for the inconvenience. 8) Again, reprints are more...
Taking Submissions: Black Hare Press Erotic Horror Anthology
Taking Submissions: Black Hare Press Erotic Horror Anthology
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: $10 USD (plus 1 paperback copy for stories over 4,000 words) per story accepted. Theme: Erotic Horror Dive into the chilling night and the forbidden allure in our open call for Erotic Horror tales. Explore human desire intertwined with the macabre, where fear and passion collide. Whether it’s vampires seducing prey or eerie encounters, we seek boundary-pushing stories that ignite the senses. Let your imagination soar, crafting narratives that leave readers spellbound and trembling. Submissions can be as spicy as you dare. Join us in exploring the darker side of desire. Wordcount : We are looking for stories of 500 to 5,000 words for publication in February 2025. Author eligibility : Open to all. Reprints : Allowed. Slots available : 25. We will read in batches until full. Simultaneous Submissions : Not allowed. Multiple Submissions : Five can be submitted, two acceptances allowed. Co-authored Submissions : Allowed. Publication : Paperback, hard cover, and digital, plus 3 will be chosen for our online magazine. Author compensation : $10 USD (plus 1 paperback copy for stories over 4,000 words) per story accepted. Submit to : [email protected] BLACK HARE PRESS is—and has always been—an inclusive publisher. LGBTQ+ characters always welcome. All our calls are for dark speculative fiction or weird/horror. No co-authored projects, please, unless the call specifically says they are allowed. Submission Guidelines: Whilst we are open to all genres and styles of writing, ultimately we reserve the right to reject topics that are not suitable for our publications. Please read the individual submission call information for guidance. Word count requirements, deadline dates and author compensation are detailed against each submission call. Hyphenated words will be counted as one word. Paragraph breaks are not included in word counts. All submissions must be in English. Our stance on; Bestiality – Unless your character is in the fantasy world (ie...
Taking Submissions: Cozy Mysteries from the Rock
Taking Submissions: Cozy Mysteries from the Rock
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: $0.01 CAD per word Theme: tories should include an unlikely, but likeable, amateur sleuth pursuing a mystery in a cozy setting. Note: Will firstly feature authors from writers Newfoundland and Labrador, however, they are open to writers across Canada and international authors Engen Books is now accepting submissions to the latest From the Rock anthology, for release in 2025. Editors Ellen Curtis and Erin Vance are accepting submissions for short fiction under 10,000 words that fit into the cozy mystery genre. Appropriate stories should include an unlikely, but likeable, amateur sleuth pursuing a mystery in a cozy setting. Some settings popularized by the genre include bakeries, craft shops, cafés, bookstores, libraries, and small towns. Some cozy mysteries also include an element of the supernatural, with characters like witches, vampires, werewolves, and ghosts rounding out the cast of characters. Authors may also wish to include an element of romance in their story, however this is not necessary. Authors should note that any violence or sexual content should appear off-screen. As always, the From the Rock collections are intended to highlight the fantastic, varied writers Newfoundland and Labrador has fostered. When submitting, we request that authors indicate if they are current or former residents of the province, and if their story is linked to the province in any way (though it need not be). While we will accept submissions from across Canada and internationally, authors with a connection to the province are given preference for this series, and this information will be given to editors during the jurying process. As with all content at Engen Books, misogynistic, racist, ethnocentric, homophobic, or transphobic messaging will result in the submission being rejected and may result in the author being barred from future submissions. Authors should take care to avoid...
Taking Submissions: Into the Dark
Taking Submissions: Into the Dark
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: $20 Theme: Dark fantasy and fantastical horror Speculative fiction is a powerful tool for exploring not only the darkest and most challenging aspects of our world, but of worlds beyond it—and in the psyche. It can take us on harrowing and haunting journeys and introduce us to fascinating and frightening characters. It can leave us shaken and sorrowful and scared. But it is within the darkest stories that hope burns brightest: acts of desperation, passion, and overcoming that showcase the power and resilience of the human—and perhaps non-human—spirit. And in the terrifying unknown, in the gaping maw of the blackest abyss, beauty and wonder await. After all, fear is a component of awe—and of courage. The unknown is filled with possibility for those willing to face it. For this anthology, we're looking for character-driven dark fantasy and fantastical horror stories that take on challenging themes, spark fear and wonder and so many other emotions, and immerse the reader in extremes of experience. Throw off the shackles of the safe and mundane and delve Into the Dark. What We're Seeking For this anthology, we're looking for 1500-4000 word stories in the below genres: Dark Fantasy We're especially hungry for high fantasy stories, but will also consider low fantasy stories. Fantastical Horror We're looking specifically for horror with fantasy-inspired elements, not speculative horror in general. A cosmic or creature horror story might be a fit, but a fully sci-fi horror story wouldn't be a fit for this anthology. Most ghost stories, for instance, also wouldn't be a fit, unless they feature more cosmic consequences. We're looking for stories that prioritize characters and themes, rather than extensive world-building, fast-paced plots, or shock value. We want stories that have something to say. We also appreciate striking voices and literary-leaning prose, but are...
Taking Submissions: Flashpoint Science Fiction 2024 Open Window #3
Taking Submissions: Flashpoint Science Fiction 2024 Open Window #3
Submission Window: September 15th - October 31st, 2024 Payment: $0.02 per word Theme: Science fiction, fantasy, slipstream, and everything in between Note: Reprints Welcome We are open to submissions: Jan. 15 – Mar. 31 May 15 – Jul. 3 Sep. 15 – Oct. 31 Nov. 1 – Nov. 30 (Drabbles only) Before submitting, please read the writer’s guidelines below. Story Guidelines Flash Point Science Fiction wants speculative fiction stories from 100 to 1,000 words in length. Send us your science fiction, fantasy, slipstream, and everything in between, so long as it’s short. We here at FPSF are partial to flash fiction and want to see the flash market grow. So as much as it pains us, please take your 10,000 word tour de force elsewhere. We’re not looking for the next Brandon Sanderson. (Unless you are, in fact, Brandon Sanderson, in which case we’d be delighted!) What we’re looking for: -Fantasy (all kinds—epic, adventure, contemporary, urban, grimdark, fairy tale, magical realism, myths and legends, etc.) -Science Fiction (all kinds—hard, space opera, military, near future, science fantasy, cyberpunk, dystopian, etc.) -Slipstream (make it as weird as you want, so long as it works) -Seasonal (we love stories with holiday and/or seasonal themes, but please submit AT LEAST 3 months in advance of the relevant occasion) -Anything that makes us laugh, cry, think, or smile. What we aren’t looking for: -Horror—it can be spooky or menacing, but we’re not a horror market, so the fright factor should not be the primary appeal. DARK fantasy and sci-fi, however, are welcome. -Literary fiction—this is a genre market, so there needs to be an SF&F element, however slight. -Gratuitous sex or violence—we’re big fans of Love Death + Robots, but don’t be that guy. -Fanfic—original concepts only, please. We know there was a lot going on in Hobbiton...
Taking Submissions: Dust & Dark Magazine Issue #1
Taking Submissions: Dust & Dark Magazine Issue #1
Submission Window: October 1st - 31st, 2024 Theme: Haunting, atmospheric and unsettling stories full of subtle menace and pervasive dread Payment: £0.07 per word Dust & Dark is a new quarterly magazine showcasing the best in original horror fiction. We will shortly be inviting submissions for our debut issue, scheduled for release in Spring 2025 following a Kickstarter campaign early next year. What we’re looking for We’re in the market for short, scary stories between 2,000 and 7,000 words in length. The majority of stories we publish are expected to be between 3,000 and 5,000 words. We’re looking for stylish, atmospheric horror fiction, and we take a broad view of what that means. We’re interested in clearly defined characters, evocative settings, tight pacing and compelling plots. But most of all, we’re looking for stories that leave a lingering sense of unease after we’ve read them. We’re much more interested in expertly rendered dread than straightforward shocks. We also see horror very much as part of the speculative fiction spectrum, and if your story has something to say, it’s likely to stand out in our submissions pile. Don’t just scare us: surprise us, intrigue us, open us up to new perspectives. We are particularly keen to feature writing from a diverse range of voices, and we especially welcome submissions from writers of colour, disabled authors, LGBTQ+ authors, neurodivergent authors and anyone from a background or community underrepresented in publishing. If our submissions process presents any accessibility obstacles for you, please contact us to discuss any necessary accommodations. Our debut issue will be dated Spring 2025, and while it isn’t a themed issue, stories with a particularly autumnal or wintery feel may not be the best fit. Please also note that we will be publishing in British English. We will amend non-British spelling (color,...
Taking Submissions: Steampunk Sleuths
Taking Submissions: Steampunk Sleuths
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: $50 Theme: A novelette featuring detectives in a steampunk setting solving peculiar crimes. Deadline: October 31st, 2024 The genre of mystery is designed to get the cogs cranking, but let's not forget that steampunk is all about cogs too! Why not bring them together? Steampunk Sleuths will be an anthology of four novelettes (15 - 20,000 words) featuring detectives in a steampunk setting solving peculiar crimes. The only requirements for submission will be that the means of committing the crime (murder, theft, kidnapping...) must be clearly steampunk and the reader must be given the tools to crack the case before the solution is revealed. Think Agatha Christie and Jules Verne getting kinky together... um, actually, please don't. ;) * Previously unpublished only * Double the standard rate for this one: $50 USD Due to increasing numbers of submissions for our anthologies, we will no longer be sending rejection messages. We appreciate your understanding with regards to this decision. We will announce the table of contents via social media once it has been finalised. If you are not on social media, please consider your submission unsuccessful if you haven't received an email from us within two weeks of the end of the submissions period. We regularly post news on our Facebook page. You can also get a feel for what we like by buying our previously published titles. Publishing quality fiction is an expensive passion, so the more we sell, the more we can publish. It's that simple. Our cherished Patreon patrons also provide us with the means to keep producing quality books. # Rates: We use PayPal to pay our contributors. If your submission is successful, you'll need an account. Alternatively, we can pay with an electronic Amazon gift coupon. Payment is made upon publication. $25 USD for original stories and $10 for reprints...
Nefarious Bat Press Is Open For One Novella
Nefarious Bat Press Is Open For One Novella
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: $250 advance (USD) and 50/50 royalty split Theme: Horror/ Dark Fiction Note: Female or non binary author What Nefarious Bat Press wants: 1) This call is open to female and non-binary authors. We strongly encourage writers from the LGBTQIA+BIPOC communities to submit. (Whilst we are a queer press – you don’t have to be.) 2) We’re looking for a novella with a word count between 25- 40k. 3) The genre must be horror/dark fiction. We’re not specifying a theme – that’s your call. 4) No reprints. One submission per author. Simultaneous submissions are fine with us. What Nefarious Bat Press is offering you 1) $250 advance, paid via PayPal 2) Three-year contract 3) 50/50 royalty split What Nefarious Bat Press does not want: AI-generated text, of any kind. We hate it, and we actively oppose it; it’s plagiaristic, ethically untenable, ecologically destructive, and using it demonstrates a frankly embarrassing lack of imagination on the user’s part. Send an AI-generated monstrosity our way, and you can guarantee we’ll never read anything you write Formatting Guidelines: 1) Double spaced, 12pt, any legible font. 2) Word format (.docx) 3) Please send as an attachment; don’t include your submission in the body of the email. Submission Window / Submission Guidance: 1) Window will be open September 16, 2024 to October 31, 2024. 2) Please send your submissions to [email protected] 3) Subject Line: Novella Sub – Author name – Novella Title 4) In the body of your email, please include a short author bio and a brief synopsis of your story. *PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU’VE READ THE ABOVE BEFORE SUBMITTING* Via: Nefarious Bat Press.
Taking Submissions: manywor(l)ds September/October 2024 Window
Taking Submissions: manywor(l)ds September/October 2024 Window
Submission Window: September 1st - October 31st, 2024 Payment: $10 Theme: Stories of any genre by writers who identify with and as any of the following descriptors: trans, two-spirit, disabled, neurodivergent, Mad, queer, crip, nonbinary, genderqueer, intersex. We welcome submissions by those who identify with and as any of the following descriptors: trans, two-spirit, disabled, neurodivergent, Mad, queer, crip, nonbinary, genderqueer, intersex. This is a space for the words, works, and worlds of and by those whose bodyminds defy social expectations and invite new ways of thinking and knowing. We do not need to know the specifics of your identity/diagnosis/experience unless you want us to. We invite closeted and questioning people to share their work, as well as those whose experiences fall outside the confines of the language we used above. We welcome submissions from creators of all ages. We particularly encourage unpublished/emerging/young creators to submit. If you know an incarcerated/institutionalized creator who would like to submit, email us for information as to where to mail the submission, or clearly indicate in your message that you are submitting on their behalf. We publish on a quarterly schedule, with issues coming out on: February 15 May 15 August 15 November 15 We are open for all submissions EXCEPT during publication months. That is to say, we are open for submissions January, March, April, June, July, September, October, and December. Things to note This is a leftist magazine. We hate capitalism, “america,” cops, prisons, borders, neoliberalism, and all the rest. We don’t tolerate white supremacy, zionism, cisheterosexism, ableism, transmisogyny, xenophobia, fatphobia, intersexism, and anti-sex worker sentiment here. We reserve the right to reject and/or remove content from creators whose work does not align with our values. We do not tolerate AI-generated or -assisted submissions. Anyone found to be using AI will have their content immediately rejected/removed...
Taking Submissions: Thuggish Itch: School
Taking Submissions: Thuggish Itch: School
Deadline: October 31st 2024 Payment: AU$5.00 for stories under 2,500 words, AU$10.00 for anything above 2,500 words Theme: Horror or Science Fiction stories that involve school School School life is a dynamic blend of early morning routines, the hum of classrooms, shared experiences, peer pressure and forgotten homework. It's a period of growth, discovery, and a time for forging lasting friendships. If you have spine-chilling horror or mind-bending sci-fi stories to share—whether it's tales of eerie encounters in deserted hallways, unsettling experiments gone awry, or futuristic twists on school dynamics—we eagerly await your submissions. Please ensure that you read through the general guidelines and format your submission accordingly - poor formatting choices may result in your work not being read or considered. If you have any specific questions please contact us using the form on the home page or via the listed social media accounts. To help make sure that your submission gets to the correct place, please include the following in the subject line of your email: Thuggish Itch - School - Story Title. Word count: 1,000 - 10,000 words Deadline: October 31 2024 Payment: AU$5.00 for stories under 2,500 words AU$10.00 for anything above 2,500 words General Guidelines: Please no extreme erotica or stories that feature excessive violence or vulgarity (unless otherwise specified). We are all dog lovers here, so violence against animals is the quickest way to get your story rejected. All stories should be formatted appropriately. Please see here for more details. Ensure that your name, address, and email contact and word count are at the top of your manuscript. Double check your spelling and grammar before sending your work. Please submit all stories in .doc, .docx or .rtf formats. International submissions are accepted. No simultaneous submissions. Multiple submissions are encouraged. Where possible, we will provide feedback on request. No reprints. Please send all submissions...
Taking Submissions: Midnight Menagerie
Taking Submissions: Midnight Menagerie
Submission Window: June 15th - October 31st, 2024 Payment: $15 and royalties Theme: Stories that feature the strange and bizarre from around the cosmos and other dimensions “Ladies and gentlemen,” the Ring Master waved her arm toward the crowd, “and, of course, all you ‘sweet’ children daring to see what, up until now, only existed in your dreams.” Her voice floated outward to the crowd. “Or perhaps your nightmares.” Her golden skin seemed to crack when she offered them a toothy grin. “Behind me, lurking in the blue-black darkness on the fringes of the unknown are the stars of the show. Creatures waiting to be seen, anxious to meet you...creatures from so many galaxies you never knew existed.” Again she offered a toothy grin as her red eyes took on a fiery glow. “And I, as the master of the show cannot wait for the entertainment to begin.” ~ * ~ What we are looking for are stories that feature the strange and bizarre from around the cosmos and other dimensions. They can be the stuff of dreams or nightmares. Think along the fantastical lines of Something Wicked This Way Comes but with an intergalactic or other dimensional feel to the carnival or carnival sideshow. Magic and Science, Dreams and Nightmares, Joy and Terror, Love and Hate, combined with the alien and the familiar -- they all blend together at the Midnight Menagerie. The two paragraphs above will be the intro to the anthology - so imagine a ringmaster or guide in your story using those lines to draw your reader into what you are about to show them. WolfSinger does ask that stories maintain a PG-13 rating – so please be careful with any violence or sexual depictions. However, as this theme can lend itself to some dark stories –...
Taking Submissions: Dangerous to Go Alone! 2
Taking Submissions: Dangerous to Go Alone! 2
Deadline: October 31st, 2024 Payment: $10 and $5 for reprints Theme: Poems inspired by games or game culture (Ideally video games, tabletop also accepted.) Note: Reprints Welcome Submissions are now open for “Dangerous to Go Alone! 2”, the sequel to Manawaker Studio’s anthology of gamer poetry, edited by CB Droege. The guidelines follow. POETRY ONLY Unlike many other Manawaker anthologies, DtGA is only for poetry. Sorry, fiction writers and visual artists. We’ll do another multi-media anthology next year. ;D We are looking for poems inspired by games or game culture. Most of the selected poems will be about video games and the culture surrounding them, but some will be about tabletop games. (We don’t want any poems about field sports or casino games). For legal reasons, poems about games with specific IP should be somewhat abstract. We feel that poetry is pretty well protected by fair use in this case, so specific characters and situations can be mentioned, but it’s still better if they are only alluded to. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Poems (no more than five, please) should be included in the body of an e-mail (see below). If your poem requires special formatting not available in an e-mail, attach an RTF file. Previously published work is okay, as long as you let us know where it was published previously, so we can credit them in the book. It’s the submitter’s responsibility to ensure they have the rights to their work before submitting. If the work is self-published online in a public setting (like in a personal blog, forum, facebook, deviant art, etc.) this counts as previously published If your work is accepted, you will grant Manawaker Studio the right to non-exclusively publish your work as part of this project in perpetuity. The work or parts of it may also be used for promotional purposes in print or online....
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Taking Submissions: Wyld Magick
Taking Submissions: Wyld Magick
Deadline: November 1st, 2024 Payment: Royalties Theme: Forest Fae Genre: Fantasy Theme: Forest Fae Concept: Change comes for all. Come, dance through the Wyld places. Bear witness to a world that fights against the encroachment of civilization. Wyld Magick, the latest offering from Three Ravens Publishing, peels back the veil, giving you a taste of a world full of dryads, elementals, and strange beasts unseen by any who now walk the earth. Word Count: 5,000 – 10,000 (standard word count) Edited by: Philip K. Booker / William Joseph Roberts Opening Essay: TBD Anchor Author: Faith Hunter Due Date: November 1, 2024 Email Submissions to: [email protected] with “Wyld Magick” in the subject line Payment: Stories selected for publication in the upcoming Anthology(ies), will receive a percentage of sales divided equally between the contributing authors. We are looking for amazing stories from any genre that are fun to read and will take us on an adventure of epic proportions. Please download our standards template by clicking here ***NOTE*** We publish genre fiction with aspects of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. If your work does not include one of these aspects, we are less likely to pick up the title unless it is of exceptional quality. What we are NOT currently accepting: Poetry Single-author collections of short stories. Hard and fast rules of what not to send: Fan-fiction: Just simply don’t. It will be immediately deleted or tossed into the recycle bin. Gratuitous Sexuality: (i.e. smut, softcore porn) (Please, we know that there is a market out there for stories in this genre, but it’s not for us. Contact our affiliate, Tanglewood press for submissions in this genre at tanglewoodromance (at) gmail.com Gratuitous Abuse/Violence: While we at Three Ravens Publishing understand that graphic situations can alter or otherwise move the plot forward in ways that the reader may not expect when properly used, these elements...
Taking Submissions: Solarpunk Conflicts
Taking Submissions: Solarpunk Conflicts
Deadline: November 1st, 2024 Payment: 2 contributors copies if released in print, 5 cents CAD per word, .25 CAD per word for poetry up to 200 words with .10 CAD per word after Theme: The conflicts related to the hopeful and optimistic nature of Solarpunk (see below.) Note: Stories will also be discussed academically as a part of the editor's PhD dissertation. Solarpunk is optimistic. Solarpunk is hopeful. Solarpunk is about change and unity. Solarpunks seem to agree on these points. But what are the points of conflict within solarpunk? When do solarpunks disagree, and why? Is solarpunk a monolith, is it fractured and disparate, or is it somewhere in between? What spaces of tension exist within both genre and community that can flare to sudden flame at the right (or wrong) provocation? And, what do these conflicts look like in a solarpunk world? This anthology is about these conflicts. Stories should explore a solarpunk conflict, either one manufactured entirely for the story, or one based in a real-world point of contention you feel currently divides solarpunks, or that has done so in the past. Conflicts can be as small or as grand as you would like, though the story as a whole should be legibly solarpunk and should not champion a non-solarpunk ethos. I also invite stories that speak to perceived gaps in the solarpunk canon - for example, there has been commentary before on how solarpunk is close to afrofuturism in aspect and some goals, but has very little overlap. While there are some stories that do address that missing overlap, there is, of course, room for more. Some example points of conflict are listed below, though please do not feel restricted to these possibilities! • Is techno-solutionism the way forwards, or do we need to eschew modern...
Taking Submissions: NonBinary Review #38
Taking Submissions: NonBinary Review #38
Deadline: November 1st, 2024 Payment: 1 cent per word for fiction, $10 per poem, $25 for artwork, $50 for cover art Theme: Rituals Note: Reprints Welcome NonBinary Review is currently open for submissions on the theme of RITUALS. Often, when we think of rituals, we think of robed, hooded figures standing around a large symbol of power etched into the floor, trying to summon a deity who will grant them their every desire. At least, that's what Hollywood would have us believe. But the truth is that much of our lives is dictated by rituals. The Brushing of the Teeth, The Making of the Coffee, The Feeding of the Pets, The After-Work Drinks, The Watching of the Baking Show - we all have aspects of our lives where we insist on things being done just so, turning something otherwise mundane into a ritual. Rituals can be comforting, or they can be confining. They can help us make sense of our habits, and they can look strange to outside observers. We want the best speculative takes on ritual - weird rituals, unexpected rituals, little-known rituals. We want to hear not just how rituals are enacted, but where they come from, how they get started, and what unintended consequences happen as a result. Fiction: All submissions must have a clear relationship to our theme, and be double-spaced in 12pt Times New Roman or they will be rejected. NonBinary Review pays 1¢ per word for prose with a limit of 3000 words. Poetry: Submitters may include up to THREE poems per submission, but each must be a separate file. NonBinary Review pays a $10 flat fee for poetry. Artwork: All submissions must have a clear relationship to our theme and be submitted as a jpg., .png., .tiff., or .psd file of 300dpi or greater (accepted pieces must...
Taking Submissions: The First Line – Winter 2024
Taking Submissions: The First Line – Winter 2024
Deadline: November 1st, 2024 Payment: $25.00 - $50.00 for fiction, $5.00 - $10.00 for poetry Theme: Story must begin with: The parking lot was empty. Winter: The parking lot was empty. Due date: November 1, 2024 We love that writers around the world are inspired by our first lines, and we know that not every story will be sent to us. However, we ask that you do not submit stories starting with our first lines to other journals (or post them online on public sites) until we've notified you as to our decision (usually four weeks after the deadline). When the entire premise of the publication revolves around one sentence, we don't want it to look as if we stole that sentence from another writer. If you have questions, feel free to drop us a line. Also, we understand that writers may add our first line to a story they are currently working on or have already completed, and that's cool. But please do not add our first line to a previously published story and submit it to us. We do not accept previously published stories, even if they have been repurposed for our first lines. And, just to be clear, we do not accept simultaneous submissions. One more thing while I've got you here: Writers compete against one another for magazine space, so, technically, every literary magazine is running a contest. There are, however, literary magazines that run traditional contests, where they charge entry fees and rank the winners. We do not - nor will we ever - charge a submission fee, nor do we rank our stories in order of importance. Occasionally, we run contests to help come up with new first lines, or we run fun, gimmicky competitions for free stuff, but the actual journal is not a...
Taking Submissions: Last Girls Club Winter Issue 2024 (Early)
Taking Submissions: Last Girls Club Winter Issue 2024 (Early)
Submission Window: October 1st - November 1st, 2024 Payment: Short Story-2,500 words or less. $0.015 USD per word/$37.50 USD max, Poems-less than 200 words $10, Flash Fiction-less than a 1,000 words $0.015 USD per word/$15 USD max Theme: Underground Winter Issue Opens on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 12:00 AM PDT Last Girls Club Winter Issue Theme is Underground. Whether you're hiding underground or what's underground is coming for you or both; scare the bejeezus out of us over it. Has humanity moved underground to survive nuclear winter or have the poor retreated to abandoned tunnels unable to afford housing topside anymore. Is there a revolution brewing to destroy the topsiders and emerge to claim the new unoccupied land? Or are the topsiders dropping poison smoke bombs down to kill the sub strata humans they consider to be vermin? You tell me. No more than two fiction or flash fiction stories per author per submission period. Fiction is limited to 2,500 words or less. Authors are paid $0.015 USD per word upon acceptance ($37.50 USD max). Flash fiction is limited to under 1,000 words. Authors are paid $0.015 USD per word upon acceptance ($15 USD max). No more than three poems per poet. Poems are limited to 200 words or less for each poem. Poets are paid $10 USD upon acceptance. I prefer to use PayPal to pay authors, but will work with authors where PayPal is not available. Nonfiction columns will must be pitched to editor in chief before submission. Email your idea to [email protected] The Last Girls Club Magazine is a quarterly feminist horror magazine that publishes international short stories and poems from the female gaze. It is an homage to the scary comics and zines of the late 20th century. Please check on the website for the theme in detail. Submissions will...
Taking Submissions: Paw Anthology: Volume 2
Taking Submissions: Paw Anthology: Volume 2
Deadline: November 1st, 2024 Payment: $0.01/word for short stories; $10.00/poem; $30.00/page for comics Theme: Outdoor Furry Erotica Deadline: November 1, 2024 Payment: $0.01/word for short stories; $10.00/poem; $30.00/page for comics Acquisitions Editor: Thurston Howl Expected Release: Fall 2025 Welcome to the second issue of Fenris Publishing’s furry erotic book series, PAW. Each volume features a combination of short stories, comics, illustrations, and poems. This annual book series celebrates the best of new furry erotica. Our second issue has a unique theme: the outdoors! So show us your midsummer nude hikes, your gay campgrounds, your werewolves romping in the woods, and your midnight skinny dipping. Just make sure it's furry, erotic, and well-written/drawn! We encourage any and all sexualities, including polyamorous, asexual, and aromantic representations. Kink and fetish are perfectly fine with submissions, and you are free to play around with genre here. Reprints are not accepted. Simultaneous submissions are fine! If your work is accepted elsewhere, it is your responsibility to let us know. Max of three subs per writer. Fenris Publishing asks for Non-Exclusive rights to your work in perpetuity. All are welcome to submit to us, and we would like to especially welcome BIPOC creators, LGBTQ+ creators, creators with disabilities, current and former sex workers, and as well as creators who have never been published before. Send all submissions via email to [email protected]. See below for submission specifics: Short stories: 2,000-6,000 words Attach as a .doc/.docx Format: Double spaced, TNR/Arial, use the Indent feature (not the Tab key) Tell us about yourself and your submission in the body of your email Title your email: “PAW 2 - - ” Poems: No more than 2,000 words Attach as a .doc/.docx Tell me about yourself and your submission in the body of your email Title your email: “PAW 2 - -...
Taking Submissions: The Other Stories #104
Taking Submissions: The Other Stories #104
Deadline: November 1st, 2024 Payment: 15GBP Theme: Bleeding Hearts Write for the Podcast! If you think you’ve got what it takes to terrify, scar and haunt our audience of 150k+ monthly listeners, then we want your stories! If accepted, we’ll get our fantastic narration team to lend their voices, our editor will sprinkle some magic pixie dust on the track, and you could have your story heard by thousands of listeners each week. (Vol 104) BLEEDING HEARTS, 1st November 2024 Profound love, romance, sacrifice, and the most cutting of heartbreaks. If you think you’ve got what it takes to terrify, scar and haunt our audience of 10,000 daily listeners, then we want your stories! If accepted, we'll get our fantastic narration team to lend their voices, our editor will sprinkle some magic pixie dust on the track, and you could have your story heard by thousands of listeners each week. *** WHEN WILL I HEAR IF MY STORY HAS BEEN ACCEPTED OR NOT? We carefully review every single submission that comes through our door. If you’ve submitted a story to us, please be patient. We WILL let you know if your submission has or hasn’t been successful. Having said that, if you haven’t heard anything up to twelve weeks after the deadline has passed, feel free to ping us an email to check in on it. Submission Guidelines • Stories must be 2,000 (10% tolerance +/-) • Save stories in a Word document - Times New Roman font, size 12 • Include a 1-2 sentence log line for your story at the end of the document • Ensure that your name and an email address are somewhere on the document • Stories must fit an upcoming theme • By submitting your story to us, you are confirming that you are...
Taking Submissions: Brave New Weird Volume Three
Taking Submissions: Brave New Weird Volume Three
Deadline: November 1st, 2024 Payment: $25 and a contributors copy Theme: Weird works published between the 31st of October 2023 and the 31st of October 2024 Note: Reprints Only REMINDER: THIS IS FOR ELIGIBLE REPRINTS ONLY Tenebrous Press presents the Third Annual Brave New Weird Awards—to reward and promote this unique blend of genres—and its accompanying anthology, Brave New Weird: the Best New Weird Horror of the Year, Vol. 3. We define New Weird Horror as a subgenre focused on progress, creatively capturing themes and questions that bleed into fiction straight from the modern reader's life and future. It acts as a challenge to break new ground in terms of form and content and to engage with the unknown. Beyond that, New Weird Horror will be defined by the winning pieces themselves. Buzzwords: speculative; eclectic; horror-centric but genre-blended; progressive and innovative in terms of content, social themes, form, or voice; concept-driven. Does this sound like your writing? Submit your previously published work to the New Weird Horror Awards today! Eligibility Any previously published piece of short fiction under 7.499 words originally published in the English language within the eligibility period. You may submit NARRATIVE poems only; poems will be judged on their storytelling. Stories published in other languages are welcome if there is an English translation available, and the English translation falls under the eligibility period. Any work published through Tenebrous Press is not eligible INCLUDING THE SKULL & LAUREL MAGAZINE. We already think you're awesome, regardless. Tenebrous staff are also not eligible. Previous WINNERS are NOT eligible; please do not submit. NOMINEES from previous years ARE eligible. Eligibility period Works published between the 31st of October 2023 and the 31st of October 2024 will be considered for BNW Vol. 3. Simply: If it's published before Halloween this year, it...
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Taking Submissions: Cosmic Roots And Eldritch Shores November 2024 (Early Listing)
Taking Submissions: Cosmic Roots And Eldritch Shores November 2024 (Early Listing)
Submission Window: November 1st-2nd, 2024 Payment: 8 cents per word for original, 2 cents for reprints, For artwork: $10 for the non-exclusive right to use each image, for as long as the site is online. If we publish a print collection we will pay a pro-rata share for each image used. Theme: Well written original work in science fiction, fantasy, myth, legend, fairy tales, and eldritch, in written, podcast, video, and/or graphic story form, and from around the world. Note: Reprints welcome Submissions Schedule The first and second day of every month, 12 am of the 1st to 12 am of the 3rd, E.S.T. For reading impaired individuals, our submissions manager and ‘forget password’ have a captcha compatible with screen readers. We pay 8¢ per word for new fiction, 2¢ per word for fiction reprints, 2 – 8¢ per word for new fact-based work, 1- 4¢ per word for reprinted fact articles. For new poetry, we pay $1 per line, and for reprints we pay 50¢ a line We’re looking for poems up to 40 lines. We’ll consider longer poems but that would be a hard sell, and words over 40 lines would be paid at 8¢ per word. We sponsor The Kepler Award to recognize and encourage writers of excellent science fiction and fantasy stories that creatively extrapolate on known science in constructive and exciting ways. You can learn aboutThe Kepler Award here. You can read a copy of our standard contract here. It can be varied as needed to include the rights of translators, voice actors, etc. Writers Guidelines We accept new work as well as reprints, prose and poetry, from a minimum of 1000 words on up. All else being equal, shorter pieces will be favored, and we have yet to find a story over about 9-10,000 words we have even...
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Taking Submissions: Sley House Publishing – Patreon November 2024 Window
Taking Submissions: Sley House Publishing – Patreon November 2024 Window
Submission Window: November 1st - 3rd, 2024 Payment: $35 Themes: The Southern Gothic, Tales to Terrify, System Solis 2300 WHAT WE WANT: Stories, poems, and artwork for one of three collections for our Patreon subscribers. WHAT WE DON'T WANT: Hate speech, stories set in established IP's or fan fiction, previously published work, stories that haven't seen an editor or a revision, or anything generated by AI. ABOUT PATREON STORIES: After being featured on our Patreon, each selected piece will be published in our annual anthology, Tales of Sley House. COLLECTION 1- THE SOUTHERN GOTHIC: Think William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, Carson McCullers, Cormac McCarthy, Tennessee Williams, Barry Hannah, Ellen Gilchrist, or even Edgar Allan Poe. COLLECTION 2 - TALES TO TERRIFY: This collection is our home for all things supernatural and horror. Bring us your scariest, dirtiest, bloodiest, and spookiest tales. COLLECTION 3 - SYSTEM SOLIS 2300: The year is 2324. Humanity has spread throughout the solar system, but has yet to to reach further. From mining operations on asteroids and gas giants, terraforming Mars and small moons, and exploring the subterranean oceans of bodies like Europa, we are reaching new worlds even as we continue to battle our inner demons. COMPENSATION: Authors will be paid $35 for each selected piece. ROLLING SUBMISSIONS: Submissions are open the 1st-3rd of every month, unless otherwise indicated. To submit a piece, please click the button below. In your email, make sure to indicate under which of the three categories your work falls. DISCLAIMER: Stories can be funny, serious, or somewhere in-between; we just want well-written pieces. Genre bending or blending is okay! Fantasies, mysteries, and thrillers can all find a home on our Patreon, as long as they fit within one of the above categories. SUBMIT FOR PATREON...
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Taking Submissions: The Pelagic Zone: Uncharted Waters
Taking Submissions: The Pelagic Zone: Uncharted Waters
Deadline: November 5th, 2024 Payment: $5 USD per 1000 words Theme: Speculative Fiction tales that take place under water! This planet (and surely others like it) are mostly covered in water, and while we know a bit about life there, what mysteries might still lie far down within its depths? From gripping narratives that explore the ocean, the discovery of lost civilizations, or the dangers of creating underwater colonies, we are seeking stories that examine those worlds, and transport readers to a place that is both familiar and fantastical. Send us your speculative fiction (SFF+) tales of the underwater! Deadline: November 5, 2024 Release: Soon after. GENERAL BUT IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please read prior to submitting! NOTE: We are currently only accepting short stories for the anthologies and cannot accept full-length novel manuscripts at this time. ** Please put the anthology you're submitting to, and the word count of the story in the subject line of the email.** Payment for accepted stories will be $5 USD per 1000 words for all current anthologies. Payments occur via PayPal, so please have a PayPal account into which we can pay you. We will also provide you with a digital copy (epub and pdf) of the finished manuscript. (Paperback and hard cover editions will be available via Amazon.) We're looking for speculative fiction across all anthologies (unless otherwise specified). That includes everything from high fantasy to hard scifi and anything in between. We do accept reprints, simultaneous submissions, and multiple submissions, though these will slow down our response time. Story lengths should be anywhere from flash-length to about 12k words, but we have at times made exceptions. We know a story is complete when it's complete, and arbitrary word count requirements are not always helpful. If you have an amazing story that exceeds 12k words,...
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Taking Submissions: Hexagon November 2024 Window
Taking Submissions: Hexagon November 2024 Window
Submission Window: November 1st - 7th, 2024 Payment: 0.01$ CAD/ word for all short stories up to 10,000 words, and $100 CAD/page for comics. Theme: All forms of speculative fiction We are now open for submissions for the first 7 days of every second month. Open Months: January, March, May, July, September, November Our submission response times are typically between 20-60 days. Hexagon SF Magazine wants to ensure that the submission process is easy for creators. We try to respond to all comments, queries, and concerns within a few days. Please do not query regarding the status of a submission until 8 weeks have passed. If for any reason the submission form does not work correctly, please feel free to send us your submission via email. #BlackVoicesMatter #BlackLivesMatter What we are looking for -We accept only previously unpublished short stories, flash fiction, and comics, in English. -We are looking for narratives no longer than 10,000 words, and comics of 1-5 pages. -We currently publish only speculative fiction. This includes science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, cyberpunk, sword and sorcery, magical realism, paranormal horror, dystopian epics, eldritch horror, superhero, space opera, afrofuturism, weird west, etc. -Deeper than genre, we are looking for pieces with engaging characters, fresh conflicts, and exciting narratives, not just concept pieces. We recommend that you read some of our published work before submitting. You can read all Issues for free. -For extra guidance on what kinds of genres and subjects we’re looking for, visit our Wish List and Hard Sells. For guidance on how to pitch a short comic to Hexagon, check out our Short Comic Pitches. -Please include a Content Warning for any stories involving suicide. Thank you in advance from the editor! -We accept only original work, no fan-fiction. Reprints are not accepted at this time. We accept translated works, as long...
Stanchion Is Open To Novels, Novellas, Collections, and Chapbooks
Stanchion Is Open To Novels, Novellas, Collections, and Chapbooks
Deadline: November 6th, 2024 Payment: 15 contributors copies and $200 for the initial press run of 100 copies with an increase for each additional run instead of royalties (details below.) This is a different payment structure than what we're used to seeing so absolutely read the details. It'll work for some authors but not all. Theme: All genres of speculative fiction MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSIONS Full-length and chapbook manuscript submissions will open for 1 week starting on November 1, 2024 Thank you for your interest in Stanchion Books. Stanchion Book and Chapbook Submission GuidelinesStanchion will open submissions on November 1, 2024 for prose (short stories, flash fiction, essays, prose poems, poetry, hybrid) collections, novels, novellas, and chapbooks. Chapbook manuscripts should be between 40-90 A5-size pages. Full-length manuscripts should be between 100-240 A5-size pages (or thereabouts). Only full manuscripts will be accepted. Each author may submit only one manuscript per reading period. All manuscripts should be presented in Times New Roman, size 12 font, formatted as an A5 document, saved as a PDF, submitted via email, and titled: YOUR LAST NAME_TITLE OF BOOK.pdf Please include a brief bio with your submission and tell me something about the book you have submitted. We'll be working together so I'd love to get to know you, where you're from, what you love, etc.\ Your manuscript should include a title page with your name, genre, and page count, and a table of contents (for poetry and story collections). Please also include a dedication, about author, and acknowledgments pages, if applicable. Individual pieces (poems, prose, etc) of a collection may have been previously published online and in print. Simultaneous submissions are a-okay. If selected for publication by Stanchion, please immediately pull your submission from other presses. Conversely, if your manuscript is selected by another publisher, please let me...
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Taking Submissions: Fever Dreams
Taking Submissions: Fever Dreams
Deadline: November 14th, 2024 Payment: 8 cents/6 pence for each word for new stories Theme: This is an unthemed horror anthology, open to all sorts of horror content. We are very excited to announce a new call for submissions which is now open! Please read through the details for submissions carefully before submitting your stories and make sure to include your story title in the subject of your email. Fever Dreams A New Collection of Horror Stories We are very excited to open submissions for this new anthology, edited by Mark Morris ("...one of the finest horror writers at work today" – Clive Barker)! Elemental Forces is the sixth book in Mark Morris’s ABC of Horror, and follows Elemental Forces, which is out now! Mark has once again approached an impressive range of authors but we've reserved space for four new stories from the online submissions. This is a prestigious anthology and will be published worldwide in hardcover and paperback. The first book in the series, After Sundown, was nominated for both Shirley Jackson and British Fantasy awards, so we’re looking forward to finding more unthemed horror stories for this sixth collection. A note from editor Mark Morris: Halloween is upon us once more, which means it’s time for the submissions window for my 6th annual non-themed horror anthology from Flame Tree Press to be thrown wide open. Next year’s entry in the acclaimed ‘ABC of Horror’ series will be called Fever Dreams, and as ever I’m looking for stories that are as disturbing, strange and original as you can make them. I’m not averse to humour, and neither am I averse to horror tropes like zombies, vampires and serial killers. But if you are going to write stories with such familiar, tried-and-trusted elements, then you need to find a new and unique way of...
Taking Submissions: The Orange & Bee Issue #4 (November 2024 Window)
Taking Submissions: The Orange & Bee Issue #4 (November 2024 Window)
Submission Window November 1st - 14th, 2024 Payment: Poetry: flat rate $US50.00 per poem, Flash: flat rate $US80.00 per story (max 1000 words), Short fiction/non-fiction: $US0.08 per word (max 4000 words) Theme: Original works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction that engage in a significant way with the long history of fairy tales “No matter what you write, you actually can't help retelling a fairy tale somewhere along the way.” ~Catherynne M. Valente Upcoming submission windows Submission window for Issue #4: 1 to 14 November (closes midnight AEST on 14 November) We do not accept multiple submissions (one piece per submission window, please!), simultaneous submissions, or previously published work (reprints). Submitting your work All submissions must be emailed to [email protected] We’re in the process of setting up a submissions manager for The Orange & Bee at Duosoma. More information, including a link, will be made available before our next submission window opens. Word/line limits Poetry: up to 50 lines (but we’re a little bit flexible!) Flash: up to 1000 words Short fiction/non-fiction: up to 4000 words Payment Poetry: flat rate $US50.00 per poem Flash: flat rate $US80.00 per story (max 1000 words) Short fiction/non-fiction: $US0.08 per word (max 4000 words) We typically pay via PayPal, and in your ‘home’ currency, but we will do our best to accommodate your preferred payment method. Please note, however, that we cannot pay by cheque. What we’re looking for I am all for putting new wine in old bottles, especially if the pressure of the new wine makes the bottles explode (Angela Carter, ‘Notes from the front line’). We are seeking original works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction that engage in a significant way with the long history of fairy tales. We are interested in works that stretch, expand, test, subvert, and challenge the fairy-tale tradition. We are interested in works that are entertaining, but also...
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Taking Submissions: khōréō Issue 5.2 (Early Listing)
Taking Submissions: khōréō Issue 5.2 (Early Listing)
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,...
Taking Submissions: Archive of the Odd #6
Taking Submissions: Archive of the Odd #6
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...
Taking Submissions: Luna Station Quarterly #61
Taking Submissions: Luna Station Quarterly #61
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...
Taking Submissions: Weird Horror Magazine November 2024 Window (Early Listing)
Taking Submissions: Weird Horror Magazine November 2024 Window (Early Listing)
Submission Window: November 2nd - 15th, 2024 Payment: 2 cents per word with a $25 minimum Theme: Horror and weird fiction OPENS: November 2, 2024 CLOSES: November 15, 2024 We are seeking horror and weird fiction from 500 to 5,000 words, firm. Query first if your story is over 5,000 words. We are a home for the strange, the macabre, the eerie, the esoteric, the fabulist, and the gothic. The darkly numinous. The odd. We are not interested in extreme horror. Do not send science fiction or fantasy. We’ve published Brian Evenson, John Langan, M. Rickert, Steve Rasnic Tem, and more, and are very supportive of emerging writers, and have twice published first-time authors. Please send 1 story only per reading period. NOTE - We are not considering stories written, co-written, created, or assisted by AI and machine-learning languages such as ChatGPT. Please do not send them. We are seeking first English-language publication rights. Fiction must be in English, and previously unpublished in English anywhere, in any format (including audio), on any platform, including your blog, website, newsletter, Patreon, etc. Please do not query about reprints. We will consider works translated to English, as long as you are offering first English-language publication rights. Simultaneous submissions are welcome. Please inform us if your story is accepted elsewhere. No multiple submissions. Please send 1 story only per reading period. The magazine is free to read online here: Read Weird Horror We encourage you to read some of the stories to familiarize yourself with our aesthetic. We receive about 1,000 manuscripts each period, and accept less than 2% of submissions. Do not be discouraged by a form rejection. Payment is U.S. 2¢ (2-cents) per word , with a $25 minimum and $100 maximum (paid, preferably, via PayPal) for first worldwide English-language rights, for...
Taking Submissions: Ice Queen – Gift Exchange 2024 Issue
Taking Submissions: Ice Queen – Gift Exchange 2024 Issue
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.
Taking Submissions: Starship Librarians
Taking Submissions: Starship Librarians
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....
Taking Submissions: Unréal
Taking Submissions: Unréal
Deadline: November 15th, 2024 Payment: 0.12 CAD per word or 50 CAD per poem Theme: Stories and poems in FRENCH or ENGLISH with fantastical or speculative elements set on the island of Montréal. Story Requirements: We are looking for stories and poems in FRENCH or ENGLISH with fantastical or speculative elements set on the island of Montréal. Submissions may be science fiction, fantasy, horror or any adjacent genre. They may be set in the distant past, the distant future, or any time in between. They may feature Montréal as we know it today or an alternate Montréal that has never been. The island or city of Montréal must, however, be an essential element of the story. We want tales that wouldn’t make sense if they were transplanted to New York or Hong Kong or Copenhagen. Word Count: Between 1000 and 5000 words for stories. No minimum length for poems. How To Submit: All stories and poems should be submitted in plain text, using AE’s story submission platform. A cover letter is entirely optional, however, we strongly encourage you to share with us your connection to the city of Montréal. Who Can Submit: This call is open to published and unpublished authors of any nationality and from any community. We are particularly eager, however, to see work from Canadian writers (citizens or residents) and Indigenous writers. Payment: Payment will be made at SFWA professional rates of 0.12 CAD per word or 50 CAD per poem (longer poems will be bought at the per word rate if this would result in a larger payment). Payment will be made upon acceptance. Simultaneous/Multiple Submissions: You may submit a maximum of one story and/or five poems (please include all poems in a single submission). Simultaneous submissions are permitted, but please let us know when submitting, and please inform us promptly if the...
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Taking Submissions: Front Zone Stories Issue 1
Taking Submissions: Front Zone Stories Issue 1
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...
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Taking Submissions: Out There!
Taking Submissions: Out There!
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...
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Taking Submissions: Loki
Taking Submissions: Loki
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,...
Taking Submissions: Aphrodite
Taking Submissions: Aphrodite
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...
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Taking Submissions: parABnormal Magazine 2024 – Third Call
Taking Submissions: parABnormal Magazine 2024 – Third Call
Submission Window: October 1st - November 30th, 2024 Payment: Fiction: $25.00 for original stories, $7.00 for reprints, $6.00 for each poem, $20.00 for original articles, $6.00 for reprints. $7.00 for reviews and interviews. Theme: Paranormal - this includes ghosts, spectres, haunts, various whisperers, and so forth. It also includes shapeshifters and creatures from various folklores. Submissions are accepted Feb 1 – Mar 31, Jun 1 – Jul 31, Oct 1 – Nov 30. Anything submitted outside those periods will be deleted unread. We no longer accept simultaneous or multiple submissions. No matter how far we move forward as humans, we are still bound by the instincts and ancestral memories of our animalistic past. None of these are so strong as the fight or flight response. However, there are times when we seem to be perfectly safe, completely at ease and comfortable, when that urge to run from something sneaks up on us. What causes these sensations? Is there something lurking in the darkness? Why is that man giving you the creeps, he’s not even looking at you? And yet, there is something odd. Something instinctual, something you know without fully understanding. We may have moved on, we may have forgotten and left behind those old stories and legends of beasts, voracious monsters, and dark spirits... But they have not forgotten or left us... What We Want The subject matter of parABnormal Magazine is, yes, the paranormal. For us, this includes ghosts, spectres, haunts, various whisperers, and so forth. It also includes shapeshifters and creatures from various folklores. PLEASE NOTE: CREATURES LIKE VAMPIRES, GHOULS, WEREWOLVES, AND ZOMBIES ARE NOT PARANORMAL. Shapeshifters, for the purpose of this magazine, refer to the spiritual shift, not the physical. Think Native American shaman. Paranormal activity centers around the human, not the creature. We do not want...
Taking Submissions: The Stygian Zine January 2025 Issue
Taking Submissions: The Stygian Zine January 2025 Issue
Deadline: November 30th, 2024 Payment: $20 (CAD) or a physical copy of the magazine Theme: Tell us about your day-to-day darkness... After the release of our first publication "The Stygian Collection", there was demand to continue producing anthologies. To continue growing our community and keep the anthology spirit alive, The Stygian Society presents: The Stygian Zine! January's Theme: Slice of LifeTell us about your day-to-day darkness... Released: Every January and July! Accepting: Poems Short stories Personal musings Visual art Comics For selected works, you will receive a $20 (CAD) honorarium (OR physical copy of the zine), pdf copy of the zine, and the option to purchase print copies at cost + shipping. Works received between June 1 and November 30 will be considered for the January issue Works received between December 1 and May 31 will be considered for the July issue Specifications: We will accept Word or PDF format for written works. Written works must not exceed 2500 words (poetry included). Name, contact information and work title must be included in your submitted document. Works must be in 12 helvetica or arial, double spaced. For artwork please send pdf or png, 300dpi minimum (Colour or black and white accepted). Comics must not exceed 5 pages. *All submissions are kept on file for future consideration, so please be sure to withdraw if you receive publication elsewhere. **If your piece has been previously published, please inform us on submission, and specify where it was published. Email responses will be sent upon receipt, and acceptance only. Please note that minor edits may be made to your work after acceptance as our editor will review for spelling and grammar. Submit Your Work mail to: [email protected] "The Stygian Zine: Contribution" Via: Stygian Society.
Taking Submissions: Colp: On The Farm
Taking Submissions: Colp: On The Farm
Deadline: November 30th, 2024 Payment: AU$5.00 for stories under 2,500 words, AU$10.00 for anything above 2,500 words Theme: On The Farm ON THE FARM Living on a farm means waking up to the crow of roosters, spending days under wide-open skies tending to crops and livestock, and enjoying the simple pleasures of fresh, homegrown food straight from the fields. Whether it's a tale of triumph over adversity, a humorous anecdote from the barnyard, or a heartfelt reflection on the bond between farmers and the land, join us in celebrating the spirit of farming through storytelling. Please ensure that you read through the general guidelines and format your submission accordingly - poor formatting choices may result in your work not being read or considered. If you have any specific questions please contact us using the form on the home page or via the listed social media accounts. To help make sure that your submission gets to the correct place, please include the following in the subject line of your email: Colp - Farm - Story Title. Word count: 1,000 - 10,000 words Deadline: November 30 2024 Payment: AU$5.00 for stories under 2,500 words AU$10.00 for anything above 2,500 words General Guidelines: Please no extreme erotica or stories that feature excessive violence or vulgarity (unless otherwise specified). We are all dog lovers here, so violence against animals is the quickest way to get your story rejected. All stories should be formatted appropriately. Please see here for more details. Ensure that your name, address, and email contact and word count are at the top of your manuscript. Double check your spelling and grammar before sending your work. Please submit all stories in .doc, .docx or .rtf formats. International submissions are accepted. No simultaneous submissions. Multiple submissions are encouraged. Where possible, we will provide feedback on request. No reprints. Please send all submissions...
Taking Submissions: Stories To Take To Your Grave #3 High Seas Edition
Taking Submissions: Stories To Take To Your Grave #3 High Seas Edition
Submission Window: November 1st - 30th, 2024 Payment: $25 and a contributors copy Theme: Stories of pirates, sea monsters, deserted islands, the Bermuda Triangle, and anything else taking place on or in the world’s oceans. Undertaker Books is putting out the call for horror tales from the high seas! We’re looking for stories of pirates, sea monsters, deserted islands, the Bermuda Triangle, and anything else taking place on or in the world’s oceans. From the ice floes of the Arctic to the nuclear wasteland of Bikini Atoll, the seven seas are your canvas for amazing horror! This collection of stories is part of our Stories to Take To Your Grave series, and we’ve made some changes to how we’re doing it. Individual stories will be released once a month, then be compiled into an anthology at the end of the year! Theme: Horror Stories of all subgenres that take place on the High Seas. Word Count: 2,000-4,000 Editor: D.L. Winchester Simultaneous submissions are accepted. One submission per writer. No reprints. No translations. Payment: $25 and a paperback copy of the anthology. Submission: By email to [email protected]. Please submit as a .doc or .docx file, and make the subject of your email HIGH SEAS – (Story Title) – (Author Last Name). Modern Shunn format is encouraged, but not required. Call Open: November 1-30, 2024 Publication: One story published each month in 2025, then compiled into an anthology published in January 2026. Via: Undertaker Books.
Taking Submissions: Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror
Taking Submissions: Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror
Submission Window: October 1st - November 30th, 2024 Payment: 8 cents CAD/word Theme: The horrors that occur when reproductive choices are threatened or taken away Note: People of marginalized genders to explore these horrors through fiction Few things are more horrifying than having your bodily autonomy stripped away. Unfortunately, for people of marginalized genders, this is a common experience. Our autonomy and choices, especially those around reproduction, are challenged every day. In many places, making our own choices has become illegal – or was never legal in the first place. Choices: An Anthology of Reproductive Horror aims to create a space for people of marginalized genders to explore these horrors through fiction. We hope this exploration will provide catharsis for both the writers and the readers. What We Want We are looking for stories of up to 6000 words about the horrors that occur when reproductive choices are threatened or taken away, written by people of marginalized genders. This submissions call is open from October 1st to November 30th. Payment for accepted submissions will be 8 cents CAD/word. Some examples of reproductive horror stories we’d love to see are: A botched back-alley abortion A horrific birth at the end of a forced pregnancy A story about someone being trapped in an abusive relationship or environment through pregnancy A person being forced to incubate an inhuman creature A person who has been denied the right to choose hunting the people who took that right away Note that these are just examples. You can use them as prompts or submit stories that already match one of these frameworks, but there’s no need to limit yourself to stories based on these ideas. Any story where the horror is created by a lack of reproductive choice, or a threat to someone’s reproductive choices, is welcome....
Taking Submissions: Pogue One
Taking Submissions: Pogue One
Submission Window: September 29th, 2024 - November 30th, 2024 Payment: Royalties Theme: Tales from non-military adventures set in a world of space marines and more Space Marines, void commandos, orbital drop troops: humanity’s finest. They are exemplars of soldierly comportment in intergalactic conflict. Throughout human space, grunts in power armor get all the glory. Even in conventional armed forces, however, only 15% or so of those are infantry. We want stories about the other 85%. What are their adventures? The truck drivers, the bulk fuelers, supply sergeants, pay clerks, airframe mechanics, the guy who fixed the soft-serve ice cream machine on Seti-Alpha-Five (God bless that guy). Welcome to Pogue One. Opens: 9/29/24 Closes: 11/30/24 Contracts: 12/14/24 Publication: 01/10/25 5,000 to 8,000 words. Length and genre are negotiable, as long as the story fits the concept, and is entertaining. Any submission must be in Times New Roman (preferred, but you can use Georgian or other readable font), 12PT, double spaced, with your name, title of the story, and your email on it. Name the file as -—. Send it in a .docx format as an attachment—no links. Refer to the submission guideline graphic below for how to format your story—It has all the information you need! Feel free to download it for reference. Raconteur Press will hold the rights for one year after publication, after one year the rights will revert to the author, but we continue to pay you as long as the anthology is selling. Authors receive an equal percentage share of the proceeds from the anthology, along with the Press, our editors, and administration. Yes, you read that right. We don’t take 80% off the top and split the 20% left over between all the authors. We’re all in this together. This is why our anthologies are limited to ten...
Taking Submissions: Future States of Stars
Taking Submissions: Future States of Stars
Deadline: November 30th, 2024 Payment: 10 cents per word Theme: Stories in the dystopian sci-fi genre with a Black Mirror or Twilight Zone vibe. Authors are encouraged to explore themes of the near-to-far future of states, whether set here on Earth, in space, or in other dimensions. Future States of Stars is set to be a captivating sci-fi/dystopian fiction anthology tailored for the Upper YA (18+), New Adult, and Adult audiences. Following the success of our previous and soon-to-be-published anthology, Monsters In Masquerade, which featured the works of three New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors, along with a blend of established voices and fresh talent, we are thrilled to continue with the second installment of The Darkset Chronicles. With our dedicated in-house team of creatives, including some of the best editors and content awareness readers in the business, as well as talented graphic designers and readers, we are crafting a collection that will bring you thrilling new stories from the most beloved subgenres of science fiction. We are excited to once again offer YOU, our incredible community members, the chance to have your work featured alongside acclaimed bestselling authors in this eagerly anticipated anthology! Requirements and Theme Suggestions Submissions for Future States should be complete at 8.5k words or less and fall within the New Adult to Adult age range. We are specifically seeking stories in the dystopian sci-fi genre with a Black Mirror or Twilight Zone vibe. Authors are encouraged to explore themes of the near-to-far future of states, whether set here on Earth, in space, or in other dimensions. Consider exploring dystopian themes such as authoritarian regimes, environmental collapse, surveillance societies, loss of individual freedoms, or the impact of advanced technology on humanity. Writers must be the age of majority in their country to submit, and we welcome submissions from authors globally. How To Submit If...
Taking Submissions: Flashpoint Science Fiction 2024 Drabble Open Window
Taking Submissions: Flashpoint Science Fiction 2024 Drabble Open Window
Submission Window: November 1st - 30th, 2024 Payment: $0.02 per word Theme: Science fiction, fantasy, slipstream, and everything in between that are exactly 100 words Note: Reprints Welcome Story Guidelines Flash Point Science Fiction wants speculative fiction stories from 100 to 1,000 words in length (For Drabbles: Exactly 100-words!). Send us your science fiction, fantasy, slipstream, and everything in between, so long as it’s short. We here at FPSF are partial to flash fiction and want to see the flash market grow. So as much as it pains us, please take your 10,000 word tour de force elsewhere. We’re not looking for the next Brandon Sanderson. (Unless you are, in fact, Brandon Sanderson, in which case we’d be delighted!) What we’re looking for: -Fantasy (all kinds—epic, adventure, contemporary, urban, grimdark, fairy tale, magical realism, myths and legends, etc.) -Science Fiction (all kinds—hard, space opera, military, near future, science fantasy, cyberpunk, dystopian, etc.) -Slipstream (make it as weird as you want, so long as it works) -Seasonal (we love stories with holiday and/or seasonal themes, but please submit AT LEAST 3 months in advance of the relevant occasion) -Anything that makes us laugh, cry, think, or smile. What we aren’t looking for: -Horror—it can be spooky or menacing, but we’re not a horror market, so the fright factor should not be the primary appeal. DARK fantasy and sci-fi, however, are welcome. -Literary fiction—this is a genre market, so there needs to be an SF&F element, however slight. -Gratuitous sex or violence—we’re big fans of Love Death + Robots, but don’t be that guy. -Fanfic—original concepts only, please. We know there was a lot going on in Hobbiton while Frodo was away, but that’s not our property and it’s not yours either. -Stories previously published in a different language. Submission Specs In terms...
Taking Submissions: Short Story Substack November 2024 Window (Early Listing)
Taking Submissions: Short Story Substack November 2024 Window (Early Listing)
Submission Window: November 1st - 30th, 2024 Payment: $100 for the chosen story + 50% of subscription revenue Theme: Any genre, short story Mission = Revive the art of the short story, support artists, and produce something wonderful. Payout = Base Pay of $100 for the chosen story + 50% of subscription revenue to be sent by Paypal, Zelle, or check. Wait, you mean if this substack gets thousands of subscribers, the winner would get thousands of dollars? Yes! The New Yorker pays roughly $7,500 per story and I sincerely hope to go way past that. What does the timeline look like? Submit stories by the end of the month, winner to be announced on the 15th. There is ONE story that wins and receives the full payout. Where do I send submissions? [email protected] What are the rules for submitting? 1. No Fees 2. Send in Microsoft Word or Google Doc form 3. Any genre 4. 6- 10,000 words. Yes, just 6 words, like Hemingway's famous 6-word story "For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn." 5. Reprints are ok so long as you still have the rights to distribute. 6. Acknowledge Distribution Rights on this Substack - You can still sell your story elsewhere but we need to be able to save and publish it here. The goal is to create a library for subscribers. 7. Only the winner will be published and rights will only transfer for the winning story. What do I get for subscribing? One beautiful story every month. The complete library. The joy of supporting artists and doing something interesting. What if I can’t pay right now? That’s ok! If you publish a blurb about this site on your website, blog, or social media, I will send you one full story of your choosing. Best of all, it is...
Taking Submissions: SpeKulative Stories Anthology Series
Taking Submissions: SpeKulative Stories Anthology Series
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...
Taking Submissions: Detectives, Sleuths, and Nosy Neighbors: Dying for an Answer
Taking Submissions: Detectives, Sleuths, and Nosy Neighbors: Dying for an Answer
Deadline: November 30th, 2024 Payment: $20 or royalties Theme: Detectives, Sleuths, and Nosy Neighbors: Dying for an Answer Submission Period: September 1, 2024 to November 31, 2024 Theme: Detectives, Sleuths, and Nosy Neighbors: Dying for an Answer We’re searching for the murder mysteries, detectives noir, cozy, or humorous. This is our mystery anthology and if you think it comes close to the genre, give us a shot. There is no restriction as to how you incorporate the theme into your story. However, we’ll be impressed if you can work within Sci-Fi or Fantasy, but they won’t be the bulk of the accepted submissions. We encourage you to weave the theme into an engaging story with well-developed characters and deep emotion. Suspense and thrillers are encouraged over horror for this anthology, but a great horror story may rise to the top. Stories that contain infanticide, rape, or gratuitous gore will not be accepted. Submission Period: September 1, 2024 to November 31, 2024 Submissions: No AI, 1 per author; no reprints, no simultaneous submissions; Submission Cost: Free Word Limit: 2,000 to 8,000 words Submission Guidelines: Anonymous submission with no author name in document; 12 pt Times or Arial; .Doc or .Docx; double-space; first line indent; no tabs used. Genres: Mystery with accepted sub-genres of Fantasy, Sci-Fi as well Anticipated Pay: Option: Royalty share of D2D sales, or $20.00 If D2D royalty share selected, then each story will receive a share, as will the publisher, from the sales on the D2D platform. This does not include Kickstarter funds unless detailed in the Stretch goals, wholesale to authors, or retail outlets. Timeline Projections: Submissions close: November 2024 Review: December 2024 Acceptance / Rejection: January 2025 Edits: February 2025 Production: March 2025 Published: April 2025 Upon acceptance, the author is expected to work with the editor on...
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Taking Submissions: Never Whistle at Night, Part II
Taking Submissions: Never Whistle at Night, Part II
Deadline: December 1st, 2024 Payment: $1,500 USD and a contributors copy Theme: Horror from emerging North American Indigenous writers Never Whistle at Night, Part II: Back for Blood invites emerging Indigenous writers to submit their horror stories for the sequel to the international bestseller. This next anthology, featuring 20+ terrifying tales, focuses exclusively on horror and continues our mission of creating opportunities for Indigenous voices. About half of the stories will come from this open call, while the other half will be contributed by established names: some of whom aren't typically known for horror or even conventional narrative writing. Published by Vintage Books in the US and McClelland & Stewart and Random House Canada up north, this collection will explore the dark and haunting dimensions of Indigenous cultures across North America. Part II has an expected release of Fall 2026. Submission Window: September 1 at 9am Pacific to December 1 at 11:59pm Pacific. (Please check your local time. This is a hard deadline. No exceptions.) Submission Guidelines for Never Whistle at Night, Part II We are seeking boundary-pushing horror stories from Indigenous writers of North America. Our anthology aims to showcase fresh, original voices in Indigenous Horror, and we encourage submissions that explore new and innovative themes. To ensure your story stands out, we advise all open-call writers to review our first anthology, Never Whistle at Night, to avoid duplicating plots or themes that we’ve already published. Eligibility Criteria: You must be an Indigenous person of North America. You must be an emerging writer. What does "emerging" mean for this specific anthology? A writer that has never been published. A writer that has only published short stories in magazines, anthologies, etc. A writer that has published no more than one novel or fiction collection through a traditional publisher by the time they submit. A traditional publisher is defined...
Taking Submissions: Eternal Haunted Summer Winter Solstice 2024
Taking Submissions: Eternal Haunted Summer Winter Solstice 2024
Deadline: December 1st, 2024 Payment: $5 Theme: Fortune and Luck Winter Solstice 2024: Fortune and Luck. Submission Period: 1 November to 1 December 2024. Improbable events. Random associations, positive and negative. Is it chance or is it divine intervention? Send us your best poems, short stories, and essays about fortune and luck — good and bad — from a Pagan/polytheist, witchy, or mythological point of view. Send us poems about leprechauns, the Goddess Felicitas, the wheel of fortune, the cornucopia. Send us short stories about a man losing his luck to a cunning fae, the opening theme of Carmina Burana, the asteroid 19 Fortuna, and the wheel of fortune tarot card. Send us essays about the history of the four leaf clover, the adoption of feng shui in western interior design, and the evolution of the Goddess Fortuna into the medieval Lady Fortune. EHS is an ezine dedicated to 1) original poetry and 2) short fiction about the Gods and Goddesses and heroes of the world’s many Pagan/polytheist traditions. We feature 3) reviews of books, graphic novels, academic journals, magazines, movies, plays, and so forth which have a Pagan focus, or which otherwise might interest our Pagan readership. And 4) interviews with established and new Pagan authors, or authors of texts that interest a Pagan audience. And finally, 5) essays concerning the Gods, Goddesses, heroes, myths and folklore of the world. What do we mean by “original?” The submission must not have been previously published in hardcopy, or on another ezine, or website, or blog. Since people often discuss their writing on email lists and messageboards, we do not consider that previous publication. That is, if your poem or story or review has only appeared on email lists or messageboards, we still consider it original. Submission Guidelines We’re looking for hymns...
Taking Submissions: Fantasy Is a Drag!
Taking Submissions: Fantasy Is a Drag!
Deadline: December 1st, 2024 Payment: $50 and royalties Theme: Fantasy stories that are, first and foremost, drag Note: For authors with a real connection to the drag community (see below for details) Fantasy Is a Drag! is a drag anthology. We’re looking for original, previously unpublished, fantasy stories that are, first and foremost, drag. This is an anthology where those of us in the drag community can gather and tell the stories that we’d never be able to publish anywhere else. Stories up to 10,000 words will be considered. Publication date is sometime in 2025. Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024 What we don’t want: • Stories by straight people who think drag performers are cute, funny, scary, etc. and have no real connection to the drag community or drag rhetoric. (We, of course, are cute, funny, scary, etc., but there’s an ineffable deeper element that those of us who are drag get and others don’t.) • Stories by LGBT+ people who think drag performers are cute, funny, scary, etc. and have no real connection to the drag community or drag rhetoric. (Or, if you think of people who do drag as “them” and not “us,” I’d prefer if you let “us” have a room of our own.) • Stories by members of the drag community that were written for the straights and have nothing drag about them at all. You may certainly send us your drag stories that were written for the straights or your stories that are written for us in the drag community. But they must be drag stories not just by someone who does drag. • Look, I don’t have the money to take on Disney, Warner, the Tolkien estate, or J.K. Rowling. If it’s set in someone else’s intellectual property, I can’t use it. The day I have the money...
Taking Submissions: Tales from the Nightside
Taking Submissions: Tales from the Nightside
Deadline: December 1st, 2024 Payment: Royalties Theme: Ride along with illegal street teams and see the criminal underbelly of the Autoduelling world Genre: Car Wars GameLit Fiction Theme: Ride along with illegal street teams and see the criminal underbelly of the Autoduelling world. Concept: We’re looking for stories about illegal racers, races, and the dirty dealings that happen outside of the arenas. We want plenty of high-intensity action and carnage possible, backed by compelling character-driven stories. Word Count: 5,000 – 10,000 (standard word count) Opening Essay by: TBD Edited by: William Joseph Roberts Anchor Author: TBD Due Date: December 1, 2024 Email Submissions to: [email protected] with “Nightside” in the subject line Payment: Stories selected for publication in the upcoming Anthology(ies), will receive a percentage of sales divided equally between the contributing authors. We are looking for amazing stories from any genre that are fun to read and will take us on an adventure of epic proportions. Please download our standards template by clicking here ***NOTE*** We publish genre fiction with aspects of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. If your work does not include one of these aspects, we are less likely to pick up the title unless it is of exceptional quality. What we are NOT currently accepting: Poetry Single-author collections of short stories. Hard and fast rules of what not to send: Fan-fiction: Just simply don’t. It will be immediately deleted or tossed into the recycle bin. Gratuitous Sexuality: (i.e. smut, softcore porn) (Please, we know that there is a market out there for stories in this genre, but it’s not for us. Contact our affiliate, Tanglewood press for submissions in this genre at tanglewoodromance (at) gmail.com Gratuitous Abuse/Violence: While we at Three Ravens Publishing understand that graphic situations can alter or otherwise move the plot forward in ways that the...
Taking Submissions: Sundog Literature 2024 Window #2
Taking Submissions: Sundog Literature 2024 Window #2
Deadline: December 1st, 2024 Payment: $50 Theme: Writing that attempts to salvage something pure from the collision of warmth and cold, that says what it can about the world it finds itself in. Schedule We publish two issues a year, September 1 and March 1. We accept general submissions for poetry, nonfiction, and fiction between two reading periods, and the first 300 submissions to each are free. We also run a collaborative writing contest in August. We also accept visual art all year. General Submissions: March 1 – May 1 General Submissions: October 1 – December 1 Collaboration Contest: July 15 – August 31 Payment We are thrilled to finally be able to say that, starting with issue 17, we will be able to offer our contributors a small payment of $50 upon publication. A Note on Our Aesthetic We believe there is beauty in scars on smooth skin, in the small fissures where things begin to break apart. Sundogs are not the sun itself but phantom stars appearing on the horizon, illusions produced by the play of the sun’s heat with crystals of ice. They shed their light all the same. Many are tinged with color. We look for this same quality in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. We want writing that attempts to salvage something pure from the collision of warmth and cold, that says what it can about the world it finds itself in. We seek a diversity of voices speaking from visceral, lived experience. We like truth we can stare at until our eyes water, words so carefully chosen we want to reread them as soon as we have finished. Practical Matters We are grateful to be a part of a literary community that is taking action against systemic racism. We will also be donating submission fees from our current...
Taking Submissions: Inanimate Things: Volume Two
Taking Submissions: Inanimate Things: Volume Two
Deadline: December 1st, 2024 Payment: $10 and a contributors copy Theme: Inantimate objects that are living nanimate Things: Volume Two. With the success of Volume One, we decided to do it again! We are looking for horror short stories between 1500 and 6,000 words in length (can go over a little bit, we aren’t too particular. Just not shorter than 1500 words) about inanimate things that are living. It could be a doll, the dead flesh of zombies, or your Ford F-150. The story needs to involve this subject in some way…and be scary too. Payment: Authors shall receive a payment of $10 along with a copy of the anthology once it’s completed. Rights: First Print and Electronic Publication rights, the non-exclusive rights to include the story in a print, audiobook, and digital book, and a one-year (12 month) period of exclusivity from the date of publication. All other rights remain entirely with the author. OTHER STUFF: No poetry or reprints. No novel extracts. Authors are welcome to submit more than one story for the anthology (no more than two per author though) but please submit them in separate emails. Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024. Expected Publication Date: April 15, 2025. Email submissions to [email protected] with a story either: 1) attached in Microsoft Word; or 2) with the entire story pasted inside the body of the email. Either one is fine. We try to reply and let you know if we are not using your submission within 4 weeks…but if you do not hear from within four weeks from submission (check your Spam folder) then we did not accept it. Please put EXACTLY the following in the subject line: ATTN: SUBMISSION FOR INANIMATE THINGS. Via: Burial Books.
Taking Submissions: The Other Stories #105
Taking Submissions: The Other Stories #105
Deadline: December 1st, 2024 Payment: 15GBP Theme: Found Footage (Vol 105) FOUND FOOTAGE, 1st December 2024 Bring us stories from lost tapes, forgotten diaries, old film, banned video games, or wherever else you might find strange echoes in lost media. If you think you’ve got what it takes to terrify, scar and haunt our audience of 10,000 daily listeners, then we want your stories! If accepted, we'll get our fantastic narration team to lend their voices, our editor will sprinkle some magic pixie dust on the track, and you could have your story heard by thousands of listeners each week. *** WHEN WILL I HEAR IF MY STORY HAS BEEN ACCEPTED OR NOT? We carefully review every single submission that comes through our door. If you’ve submitted a story to us, please be patient. We WILL let you know if your submission has or hasn’t been successful. Having said that, if you haven’t heard anything up to twelve weeks after the deadline has passed, feel free to ping us an email to check in on it. Submission Guidelines • Stories must be 2,000 (10% tolerance +/-) • Save stories in a Word document - Times New Roman font, size 12 • Include a 1-2 sentence log line for your story at the end of the document • Ensure that your name and an email address are somewhere on the document • Stories must fit an upcoming theme • By submitting your story to us, you are confirming that you are the original creator of the story • We will consider entrants whose work has been entered and published elsewhere, however please ensure you state where and when your story has been used elsewhere on the document • You will be allowed to place one call-to-action for your own work at...
Taking Submissions: Between Dystopias: The Passage To Caribbean Pantheology
Taking Submissions: Between Dystopias: The Passage To Caribbean Pantheology
Deadline: December 1st, 2024 Payment: $.08 per word up to 1,000 words; $.01 per word for longer submissions; $50 flat rate for poems, essays, articles and reviews. Theme: Speculative Fiction of Caribbean Pantheology (see description below) by Caribbean people or anyone with ancestral or migratory ties to the region OD Ekpeki Presents is accepting submissions of fiction, poetry, essays, articles and reviews till December 2024 for The Passage To Caribbean Pantheology, a speculative fiction anthology, edited by Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, Tonya Liburd, E.G. Condé and Fabrice Guerrier. Publication date is in 2025. The anthology will be co-published by OD Ekpeki Presents and MV Media, run by Milton Davis. Call: We define Caribbean Pantheology as stories spoken, sung, or written that evoke the wonder, horror, and joy of the Caribbean experience. Caribbean Pantheology will receive, read, translate and publish stories in all varieties of English (including Creole and Spanglish), Spanish, and French that engage with the diverse spiritual traditions of creators living in the Caribbean or its many diasporas. Between myth and legend, the fantastical and the speculative, the supernatural and the real, we seek stories that defy genre boundaries (fantasy, magical realism, surreal, the weird, speculative, science fiction) and the colonial borders that have long divided our islands into “Anglophone”, “Francophone”, and “Hispanophone” communities. Like the Caribbean, our pantheology is a meshwork of continents, deities, and languages, forged in the violence of colonialism, chattel slavery, and indentured labor. More than our scars, we Caribbean people are foundries of creativity and revolution. Like the maroon refuges built by our ancestors, we are spun from Indigenous (Garifuna, Guanahatabey, Kalinago, Taíno), African, Asian, and European traces. As such, we welcome stories that confront the spiritual wounds of our pasts, celebrate the rich traditions of our present, and imagine our flourishing futures. Send us your archipelagic tales of Soucouyants...
Taking Submissions: The Seventh Annual Weird Christmas Flash Fiction Contest
Taking Submissions: The Seventh Annual Weird Christmas Flash Fiction Contest
Deadline: December 1st, 2024 Prizes: $50 for each of the 3 category winners, $35 for each piece accepted (Technically pro-rates with the word count.) Theme: Flash fiction of no more than 350 words that’s both about Christmas (or any other winter holiday) and simultaneously weird am not dead. Nor have I given up the contest. I’m just late. Very late. Months late. But that means that this year, I won’t be announcing the contest when it’s unbearably hot, even though now it’s unbearably hot all the way through September. Climate change and the threat of ever-increasing summer just means I’ll be happier when it finally comes time to die for real. At least death seems colder. Cooler, at least, than Chicago in September. But you don’t care about me. You care about weird Christmas stories! And that’s a good thing, so let’s get one step closer to them! This is indeed the SEVENTH year of doing my little conceived-with-no-forethought concept that continues to eat up my entire November and December, but which I’m still lovingly devoted to! And it’s time to get to the nitty gritty of this year’s seed-planting. This is a contest for flash fiction of no more than 350 words that’s both about Christmas (or any other winter holiday) and simultaneously weird. Exactly what that means is, of course, up to you because you’re the one with literary pretentions and a damaged psyche. All you have to do is make something about the Christmas season seem new and unsettling with a bit of that grinning like you’re not sure if it’s funny or creepy, and you make your fellow co-conspirators in this hell of existence a bit more bearable. I’m changing things up a bit this year. In the past, I’ve given out an overall winner, but...
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