Ongoing Submissions: Dusty Attic

Payment: $10
Theme: Short stories or poems that are spooky or fantastical or both

Dusty Attic Publishing is so small but so full of passion for writing and writers. The attic was built with this passion and a notion to shine the spotlight on some unheard talent.

Interested in submitting to Dusty Attic?
Please read and follow the directions below.

**Please note: we will not consider or publish any submissions written, developed, or assisted by A.I. tools. We may not consider any future submissions by anyone who submits A.I. written work.**

We are looking for short stories (500-2000 words) and poems (3-25 lines) that are spooky or fantastical or both. Don’t be afraid to blend genres and experiment.

Submissions should be formatted 12pt Times font, double spaced, and should be attached as a .docx to an email with a brief query and a short author bio. Please include any relevant trigger warnings in the email as well.

Dusty Attic publishes 4-8 stories and 2-3 poems quarterly, and submissions will close after the 1st of the month prior to publication (ie. September 1st for the October 1st publication). Any submissions received after the 1st will be considered for the following quarter. You will receive a notification by the 20th of the month prior to publication.

We are offering a flat rate of $10 USD per story or poem.

Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but we kindly request that you inform us of acceptance elsewhere.

Dusty Attic retains the rights to accepted submissions for one year post publication.

Please send all submissions to:
[email protected]

Via: Dusty Attic Publishing.