KnightWatch Press
Taking Submissions: Code Z
Code Z DEADLINE: May 13th, 2011 PAYMENT: 1 Writer's Copy Of Anthology Working Title: CODE Z – An Undead Hospital Anthology Publisher: KnightWatch Press Release Date: TBA We all know many of the best Zombie flicks and books make their start in or around a hospital but they soon leave the confines of the medical building and start to lay waste to the world but what happens in those first few hours. Now we can find out. " CODE Z – An Undead Hospital Anthology " is a horror anthology with an undead theme. Tales of life excitement and of course the undead. Each story will be a unique and new. What happened in those few precious hours before the plague of the dead left the hospital? What we want: We are looking for short fiction horror stories between 4,000 and 7,000 words pertaining to the ‘Undead Hospital’ theme of the book. Any plot that is horror themed and involving the undead hospital is acceptable except for sexual content including but not limited to rape, and sexual torture of any kind. Remember the undead take many guises but be aware the title of the book is code Z (there’s the clue) What rights do we want? First publishing rights, the right to use the story for as long as there is demand for the book, the right to edit each story for any missed grammatical errors, and the right to use parts of the book and the author's name for promotion. You will keep all other rights and can republish the story anytime you choose. What you get: All authors will receive a copy of the book as payment. How your stories should be sent: All entries MUST be a .doc file. Emails with submissions sent in any other format...
Taking Submissions: New Tales of the Old Ones
New Tales of the Old Ones Deadline: September 9th, 2011 Payment: Contributor's Copy Working Title: NEW TALES OF THE OLD ONES Publisher: KnightWatch Press Edited by: Michael C Dick Release Date: TBA One of the greatest universes ever to be created in the realms of horror was by the pen of Lovecraft and in honour of him and his works we are opening an anthology of NEW stories based in that universe. What we want: We are looking for short fiction horror stories between 6,000 and 10,000 words pertaining to the ‘Lovecraft/Cthulhu Mythos’ theme of the book. Any plot that is horror themed and involving the universe created by Lovecraft including his characters and locations (BUT MUST NOT BE WEAK COPIES OF HIS STORIES, Acording to Arkham House (the holders of the Lovecraft copyrights) their official policy is that, It is perfectly fine to use characters, places, etc. This helps keep the Mythos alive, and new writers in its ranks. The only ‘rule’ is this: be sure your stories are original, and not just rips of original tales!) is acceptable except for sexual content including but not limited to rape, and of torture of any kind. What rights do we want? First publishing rights (both print and digital). Reprint will be considered on a one by one basis. The right to use the story for as long as there is demand for the book, the right to edit each story for any missed grammatical errors, and the right to use parts of the book and the author's name for promotion. You will keep all other rights and can republish the story anytime you choose. What you get: All authors will receive a copy of the book as payment. How your stories should be sent: All entries MUST be a .doc...
Taking Submissions: New Tales of the Old Ones
New Tales of the Old Ones Deadline: September 9th 2011 Payment: Contributor's Copy Working Title: NEW TALES OF THE OLD ONES Publisher: KnightWatch Press Edited by: Michael C Dick Release Date: TBA One of the greatest universes ever to be created in the realms of horror was by the pen of Lovecraft and in honour of him and his works we are opening an anthology of NEW stories based in that universe. What we want: We are looking for short fiction horror stories between 6,000 and 10,000 words pertaining to the ‘Lovecraft/Cthulhu Mythos’ theme of the book. Any plot that is horror themed and involving the universe created by Lovecraft including his characters and locations (BUT MUST NOT BE WEAK COPIES OF HIS STORIES, Acording to Arkham House (the holders of the Lovecraft copyrights) their official policy is that, It is perfectly fine to use characters, places, etc. This helps keep the Mythos alive, and new writers in its ranks. The only ‘rule’ is this: be sure your stories are original, and not just rips of original tales!) is acceptable except for sexual content. What rights do we want? First publishing rights (both print and digital). Reprint will be considered on a one by one basis. The right to use the story for as long as there is demand for the book, the right to edit each story for any missed grammatical errors, and the right to use parts of the book and the author's name for promotion. You will keep all other rights and can republish the story anytime you choose. What you get: All authors will receive a copy of the book as payment. How your stories should be sent: All entries MUST be a .doc file. The text must be 12pt Garamond single spaced please indent paragraphs...
Taking Submissions: The Blue, The Grey, and the Scarlet
The Blue, The Grey, and the Scarlet Deadline: October 1st 2011 Payment: Contributor's Copy An anthology of Monsters, Mayhem, and a Country at War Working Title: The Blue, The Grey, and the Scarlet- An anthology of Monsters, Mayhem, and a Country at War Publisher: KnightWatch Press Edited by: Shawn M. Riddle Release Date: TBA The Blue, The Grey, and The Scarlet is a horror anthology taking place in the United States between the years of 1861-1865. There is no subject besides horror, it is open to any sub genre of horror, zombies, ghosts, werewolves, vampires etc… Use your imagination. Each story will be unique and new. What happened on the battlefield or at home to those who fought or were involved in the Civil War. The stories do not have to be about the soldiers who fought, they can be about the people left behind at home or anyone as long as the Civil war is prominently mentioned in the story. It should also be noted that historical accuracy is a requirement. (i.e. battle dates and locations. Weapons and tactics. etc) What we want: We are looking for short fiction horror stories between 4,000 and 7,000 words pertaining to the ‘’Civil War’ theme of the book. Any plot that is horror themed is acceptable except for sexual content including but not limited to rape, and sexual torture of any kind. Remember that horror takes many guises. What rights do we want? First publishing rights, the right to use the story for as long as there is demand for the book, the right to edit each story for any missed grammatical errors, and the right to use parts of the book and the author's name for promotion. You will keep all other rights and can republish the story anytime you choose....
Taking Submissions: Drabble Calender
Drabble Calender Deadline: October 1st 2011 Payment: Exposure Only Earlier this year I decided for 2012 I wanted to create a calendar which was fun, and would include as much work as possible from the many talented writers and artist who have or will submit to KnightWatch Press the idea I came up with was as follows and I feel now is a good time to make a start. I am looking for about 24-26 pieces of drabble fiction (DRABBLE: noun - a story told with one hundred words no more no less. For this market the title and your name are not part of the 100 words ) and 24-36 pieces of art that will accompany them. My idea is to open submissions to writers first who will submit their pieces of Drabble once they are in then I will send a drabble to an artist who will 'illustrate' them when I say illustrate it can be a drawn image, a painted image, a photograph or even a sculpture (which we would of course require a photo of.) It will be done under that KnightWatch banner so anything horror sci fi steampunk or fantasy will be perfect and as for deadline lets put a lose one of October 1st or until I think I have enough ;) Writers send submissions to [email protected] with the subject line Drabble Calender - submission Artists please email me at [email protected] with the subject line Drabble Calender - I'm an artist to let me know you are interested. Once I have the submission 'put together' I would format them all into a calendar for 2012. This would be a for exposure only project that said I will of course enable contributors to buy copies of the calender at cost. I would print the calendars...
Taking Submissions: Machina Mortis: Steampunk’d Tales of Terror
Machina Mortis: Steampunk'd Tales of Terror Deadline: October 31st 2011 Payment: Contributor's Copy Edited by: Ryan Miller Release Date: TBA WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR: - short stories from 4000 - 10,000 words - MUST be VERY 'steampunk'-ish, mixed with elements of HORROR - Use mechanical creatures, vehicles, weapons, etc.--> bio-mech zombies? - Can be on earth or other planet, etc.---> be creative! - STEAMPUNK isn't always easy to write: research the clothes, lingo, etc. - Violence/gore is GOOD :) Stay away from EXCESSIVE foul language/sex LET YOUR IMAGINATIONS GO CRAZY!!! THINK BIG!!!! QUESTIONS? CONTACT: - Ryan Miller at: [email protected] *Thanks SO much and feel free to share this with ANY authors you feel would be interested in contributing :) What rights do we want? First publishing rights, (we will review pre published stories on an individual basis but stories that have not been previously printed will get first place) the right to use the story for as long as there is demand for the book, the right to edit each story for any missed grammatical errors, and the right to use parts of the book and the author's name for promotion. You will keep all other rights and can republish the story anytime you choose. What you get: Authors who have stories accepted will receive a copy of the book as payment. How your stories should be sent: - Type in WORD format, if possible. Single spaced - YOU retain rights to your story - Save file as: STEAMPUNK_YourTitle - Title, Author's Name, Word Count, and Author's Email MUST be on the first page of the document. - The stories should be edited to the best of your ability but they will be looked over for any missed grammatical errors. Where to send it: - Ryan Miller at: [email protected] When...
