Comps and Calls for January 2018

Dear all,

I’m a bit tearful as I write this, because you’ve all been so lovely and I feel very close to some of you – but Comps and Calls is going to be on hiatus for a while (one hopes a few months only). If you sign up to the mailing list, Facebook group or Twitter then you’ll get an announcement when we’re back.

Life has taken over, in that ghastly way it does.

Thanks to all of you who’ve visited, used the listings, contacted me to tell me of your successes, or for any other reason.

Below are listings for the whole year! There aren’t that many.

Much love, and be lovely to other writers. Take care,

Cathy x


Here are some writing competitions and calls for submission, all with free, electronic entry.

As usual I’m passing these on in good faith but mistakes may be made, so do check all the submission guidelines carefully. Any info in quotes comes from the website itself and any dates at the start are deadlines. Also, I don’t know the sources personally, so do check them out for yourselves.

There are three headings (click/tap to jump straight to them):

If you aren’t a submitter (why not? Nothing to lose! Rejection is something we all share!) then the themes can make great writing prompts/exercises.

Although I mention only fiction or poetry, many publications accept non-fiction, art or other forms, so do check if interested. Good luck and do let me know of successes! The links are in the comments, and any dates at the start are deadlines.

Where possible, I have marked the relevant entries with ‘paying’, ‘contributor copy’ etc. However, you are best off checking the info for yourselves as I am not infallible and the info isn’t always available or clear. Please be aware that a contributor copy may be in print or digital format. Also, some publications offer several things, eg payment as well as a contributor copy. Where this is the case, I have assumed that payment is enough of an incentive, so I haven’t listed everything. It’s a rough guide and should be treated as such.

COMPETITIONS

3rd Jan ‘Are you tired of only reading about the “good guys”? Well, here is your chance to turn the spotlight on the villains of fairy tales and folk tales. Fairytalez wants to hear the other side of the story, the villains behind a so-called “happily ever after”! After all, as they say, even the villain is the hero in their own story. Let’s hear it for the “bad” guys! You may either write a new fairy tale or folk tale with a new original villain character or take one of the classics and write the untold story from the villain’s point of view.’ VOUCHER/OTHER https://fairytalez.com/competitions/best-villain-fairy-tale-competition-nov-2017/

12th Jan Crime novel by someone who hasn’t had a full-length book published. PAYING https://mysterywriters.org/about-mwa/st-martins/

12th Jan Flash fiction on the theme of Grave Visitation. PAYING https://www.apparitionlit.com/submission-guidelines/#1506552206297-99a74293-e807

15th Jan Poem on one of the provided themes. NON-CASH PRIZE https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/challenges-currently-open/

29th Jan A Golden Shovel poem, or a poem on the theme of either Electricity or Monsters (Cathy’s note: it’s free to submit one poem, but you have to pay to submit more). NON-CASH PRIZE http://www.highlandparkpoetry.org/images/2018_Poetry_Challenge.pdf

29th Jan SF story up to 1500 words. There’s also a special prize for a feminist entry. PAYING https://tinyurl.com/y7wvdnpc

31st Jan ‘The Jerry Jazz Musician reader has interests in music, social history, literature, politics, art, film and theatre, particularly that of the counter-culture of mid-twentieth century America. Our newsletter subscribers include publishers, artists, musicians, and fellow writers. While your writing should appeal to a reader with these interests and in these creative professions, all story themes are considered.’ PAYING http://jerryjazzmusician.com/2013/02/short-fiction-contest-details/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

1st Feb Golf story up to 700 words, plus photos (optional). VOUCHER/OTHER https://www.teamgolfwell.com/golfwell-s-golf-story-contest.html?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

14th Feb Story up to 690 words on the theme of Cursed Love. VOUCHER/OTHER https://shondabrock.wordpress.com/contest/

28th Feb ‘ We are looking for stories that illustrate, explore, or illuminate the impact of climate change on humanity and/or the Earth. We enthusiastically invite submissions in all genres of short fiction, including speculative, realistic, literary, experimental, hybrid forms, and more.’ Up to 5000 words. https://climateimagination.asu.edu/clificontest/

28th Feb Age 13-18: short story. PAYING https://www.booksie.com/contest/Booksie+2017-2018+Young+Writer+Short+Story+Contest-12?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

28th Feb First chapter up to 7500 words of your book. NON-CASH PRIZE http://www.cnwritersandpublishers.info/current-competitions

28th Feb ‘Poetry submissions may be of any length and any style but must have a theme of Meditation or Mindfulness. Poems may reflect any discipline, any faith, or none.’ PAYING http://www.spiritfirst.org/poetry_contest2018Entry.html

SUBMISSIONS WITH DEADLINES

Horror stories. https://www.jakobshorrorbox.com/submissions/

7th Jan ‘Stories for this anthology may be set in any Asian country (real or imagined), and main characters should be natives also. The ‘birds and beasts’ concept is open to include any type of animal (real or mythical), and that animal must be important to the story.’ PAYING https://insigniastories.com/subs/

7th Jan Poetry and more on the theme of Innovation. https://iltreview.com/submit/

10th Jan Poetry and fiction on the theme of Space and Time. https://thewriterscafemagazine.wordpress.com/2017/12/16/the-writers-cafe-magazine-issue-4-time-and-spacecallout/

15th Jan Asian writers only: speculative fiction. CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES, PAYS SOME CONTRIBUTORS https://kitaab.org/2017/10/15/submissions-open-for-the-best-asian-speculative-fiction-anthology/

15th Jan Lesbians only: ‘For this issue of Sinister Wisdom we invite positive representation of lesbians of all abilities teaching, learning, and developing new skills. What do lesbians learn in church settings? What do lesbians learn from each other? What do lesbians teach others? As a theme, Lesbians Learning, can be interpreted literally or can simply be a starting point to develop your own concept of learning, and what that looks like. Thank you in advance for allowing us to learn with you!’ https://sinisterwisdom.submittable.com/submit

15th Jan ‘I am looking for original short speculative fiction, up to 5000 words, that in some way address the intricacies of the mind.’ PAYING http://hig4s09.wixsite.com/myriadparadigm/home

15th Jan Poetry and photography on the theme of Muse. http://www.light-journal.com/submit

15th Jan Poetry by athletes. PAYING http://www.rattle.com/submissions/calls/

31st Jan Lesbians only: ‘We are looking for serious, satirical, and humorous writing in various forms, e.g., essay, excerpts from correspondence, journal entries, poetry, short fiction, novel excerpts, and critical articles that reflect lesbian ideas and notions of what it will take to unseat the Trump regime.’ http://www.sinisterwisdom.org/callfordumptrump

31st Jan Poetry on the theme of Film. CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES https://magmapoetry.com/call-for-submission-magma-71-the-film-issue/

31st Jan ‘Strange Economics is an anthology of original, high-quality stories that explore economic ideas through speculative fiction: money in worlds of magic, trade in worlds of advanced technology.’ PAYING https://davidfshultz.com/strangeeconomicsantho/

31st Jan ‘Room magazine invites women and genderqueer folks who identify as part of the LGBTTQIA+ spectrum to submit their best poetry, fiction, CNF, and art to our first queer-themed issue. We especially encourage submissions from writers affected by multiple intersections of oppression, such as racism, classism, ableism, fatphobia, ageism, and transphobia.’ PAYING http://roommagazine.com/submit

31st Jan ‘We are currently seeking submissions from the BAME community about their mental health experiences. The anthology serves to address the disparity between the mental health services provided to the BAME community and those offered to less marginalized groups. We hope to ignite dialogue and spotlight powerful voices that deserve to be heard.’ Poetry, fiction and more. https://www.stirlingpublishing.co.uk/the-colour-of-madness

1st Feb Weird Western fiction of various lengths. PAYING http://radiantcrownpublishing.com/category/anthologies/subterranean-series/

1st Feb ‘Bibliotheca Alexandrina is seeking submissions for Lord of the Horizon: A Devotional Anthology in Honor of Horus. Suggestions for possible contributions include, but are not limited to: prayers, heka, poetry, hymns, rituals, essays, short fiction, recipes, music, and artwork.’ CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES https://neosalexandria.org/bibliotheca-alexandrina/calls-for-submissions/lord-of-the-horizon-a-devotional-anthology-in-honor-of-horus/

1st Feb Poetry and prose on the theme of Surprised by Joy. CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES http://www.universaltable.org/wisingup.html

1st Feb ‘Use one of these six windows as inspiration: I Magician, II High Priestess, III Empress, X Wheel of Fortune, XVI Tower, and XIX Sun. Create your own image for these cards. Tell a story about the characters you see. Provide an in-depth interpretation from one of your favorite decks. These are basic suggestions to get you going, but take this theme and create what you will.’ CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES https://themageslantern.submittable.com/submit

14th Feb Women: your experiences of sexual violations. https://www.wilderwriters.com/side-project-the-daily-abuse

14th Feb ‘The tentative title of this new anthology is A Kiss and a Promise, and the theme is Romance. The stories can be contemporary, regency, futuristic, paranormal, historical, fantasy, humour… Just about any type of romance will do (but please, no erotica).’ 7000-12,000 words. PAYING http://smokingpenpress.com/submissions-2

28th Feb ‘We are looking for stories that contain a great piece of advice that you were given or advice that you gave to someone else. Whether the advice is about a little thing that improve your everyday life, or major epiphanies that can change a life completely, we want to hear about them and how they made a difference.’ PAYING http://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics

28th Feb ‘Anima is a magazine for contemporary poems which dare to question the dominant materialist paradigm of western culture. We aim to offer the reader thoughtful and intelligent writing from perspectives beyond the everyday world of senses and reason. Poems of metaphysics, mythology and symbolism, of depth psychology or transcendence.’ http://www.animapoetry.uk/submissions/

28th Feb ‘Shhhh… Murder! Scheduled for release in late spring of next year and timed for summer reading, this anthology will feature cozy to cozy-noir stories featuring libraries and librarians. Extra points will be shamelessly awarded to writers with personal ties to libraries.’ 2500-5000 words. ROYALTIES http://darkhousebooks.com/submissions/

28th Feb ‘Darkhouse Books seeks poetry, flash, short fiction, and creative nonfiction reflecting the theme of sanctuary, refuge, shelter, or asylum, from the perspective of those offering, seeking, denying, or destroying it. From Bangladesh to the city animal shelter, all are welcome, as are all genres.’ ROYALTIES http://darkhousebooks.com/submissions/

1st Mar Stories 7500-20,000 words on the theme of Baba Yaga. PAYING https://www.worldweaverpress.com/submit-anthologies.html

1st Mar ‘ “The Graveyard Girls” is seeking horror fiction from women writers. Original, previously unpublished fiction is preferred. From monsters to maniacs, send us a nightmare from the darkest realms of your imagination! 4000-10,000 words.’ http://hellboundbookspublishing.com/subs_anthologies.html

4th Mar ‘Issues #6, #7 and #8 will be a triptych. We welcome and encourage individual submissions to each, but if you feel like making art that tells a continuous story or writing a story that massively exceeds our usual wordcount, now is the time. Issue #8: “Ever After” – The finale. We want to see how things fall apart or come back together.’ https://talesfromtheforest.net/submissions/

15th Mar Fiction, poetry and more. PAYING https://bluemesareview.submittable.com/submit (thanks to www.erikadreifus.com for this)

30th Mar ‘Not previously published short stories of 4,500-8,500 words that have a central theme associated with Halloween and can be characterized within the broad realm of “horror” fiction.’ PAYING https://www.evans-light.com/call-for-submissions/

31st Mar ‘Call out for stories and poems for an anthology celebrating the centenary of the end of WWI. Publication planned for Nov 2018. How you respond to this theme is up to you, and it doesn’t need to be specific to WWI, but we find nothing to celebrate in war, and want a good balance for the book between appropriate commemoration of the dead, relief that it’s over and hope for the future.’ https://arachnepress.submittable.com/submit

30th Apr Lesbians only: ‘CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for anthology, Her Believing Heart: Poems by Survivors of Abuse in Lesbian Relationships. Submit 1-3 poems related in some way to domestic violence in lesbian relationships.’ http://sinisterwisdom.org/node/419

30th Apr ‘Mithila Review is seeking submissions for India 2049: Utopias and Dystopias, an anthology of short stories and comics devoted to the exploration of Indian futures, utopias and dystopias, set in India, South Asia or beyond.’ PAYING http://mithilareview.com/india2049/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

31st Dec Your ‘magnum opus’ (‘great work’) poem. CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES http://vivekanandjha.com/magnumopus.php?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

Comps and calls for December 2017

Hello all! It’s December – the very best month to submit or enter, because many people are too busy to make use of the many opportunities that pop up. I’m sure that you’ll be busy too, but do try to find just a little time to send your work out, if you’d like to.

Whatever you believe and celebrate, my warmest wishes to you over the winter festivals, and thank you for visiting my site as part of your writing journey.

As always, good luck!

Cathy x


Here are December 2017’s writing competitions and calls for submission, all with free, electronic entry.

As usual I’m passing these on in good faith but mistakes may be made, so do check all the submission guidelines carefully. Any info in quotes comes from the website itself and any dates at the start are deadlines. Also, I don’t know the sources personally, so do check them out for yourselves.

There are three headings (click/tap to jump straight to them):

If you aren’t a submitter (why not? Nothing to lose! Rejection is something we all share!) then the themes can make great writing prompts/exercises.

Although I mention only fiction or poetry, many publications accept non-fiction, art or other forms, so do check if interested. Good luck and do let me know of successes! The links are in the comments, and any dates at the start are deadlines.

Where possible, I have marked the relevant entries with ‘paying’, ‘contributor copy’ etc. However, you are best off checking the info for yourselves as I am not infallible and the info isn’t always available or clear. Please be aware that a contributor copy may be in print or digital format. Also, some publications offer several things, eg payment as well as a contributor copy. Where this is the case, I have assumed that payment is enough of an incentive, so I haven’t listed everything. It’s a rough guide and should be treated as such.

COMPETITIONS

Monthly: lighthearted poem. ROYALTIES http://waxpoetryart.com/angela/contests/monthlylighthearted/

3rd Dec ‘This month, we’re on the lookout for the funniest fails. Whether you’ve programmed your phone’s auto-correct with awkward results, or eaten your breakfast on-the-go to end up wearing it instead, we want to know about it.’ VOUCHER/OTHER http://lowdown.carphonewarehouse.com/beat-the-pixel-competition/

4th Dec ‘We want to find a new talent to write a novel that celebrates single parent families. Writers must submit the first 5,000 words of a novel, a 500-word synopsis plus a few lines about themselves and their experience of single parent family life.’ PAYING https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/content/2454/One-in-four-new-writer-competition

4th Dec ‘We are open for submissions of proposals for writing, literary events or projects. An RSL Literature Matters Award must result in new, original writing or other literary activity of an excellent artistic standard, which will reach a substantial readership or audience.’ PAYING https://rsliterature.org/award/rsl-literature-matters-awards/

13th Dec ‘Submissions should take the form of 20-30,000 words of a work in progress, fiction or non-fiction, which is not under option or contract.’ PAYING (LOTS!) https://www.deborahrogersfoundation.org/writers-award

Weekly until 21st Dec: Share your perfect gift story. VOUCHER/OTHER http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/Your-Christmas-Story

30th Dec ‘Your main character fixes up their grandfather’s old typewriter. Eager to try writing on it, they load the typewriter with a new sheet of paper; however, a phone call distracts them and they forget all about it. The following day, your character goes back to the typewriter. All is as they had left it – with the exception of the sheet of paper – which is now filled from top to bottom with neatly-typed words. The final line is a warning…’ VOUCHER/OTHER https://www.greywolfeshop.com/2017-monthly-contests.html

31st Dec Book length MS by writer aged 10-18. NON-CASH PRIZE http://www.booklogix.com/upcoming-events/young-writers-contest

31st Dec 3-5 poems, at least one of which must be on one of the provided themes. PAYING http://classicalpoets.org/2018-poetry-competition-announced/

31st Dec Short story (Cathy’s note: I don’t usually list competitions where the prize is only publication, but they have got impressive actors to record the winning stories in the past, so perhaps it’s worth it). NON-CASH PRIZE http://www.soundwork-uk.co.uk/competitions

31st Dec Fiction 3000-10,000 words on the theme of Taste. PAYING http://www.ouenpress.com/19.html

31st Dec Travel adventure story up to 2500 characters. VOUCHER/OTHER https://navigatoraroundtheworld.com/participate (thanks to www.theprizefinder.com for this one)

31st Dec SF or F up to 17,000 words by a writer who hasn’t yet had work published professionally. PAYING http://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest/

31st Dec Short stories or poems. PAYING https://www.secretatticpress.com/competitionrules.html

31st Dec Short story on the theme of Murder. PAYING http://www.wordsmag.com/compcal17.htm

31st Dec Undergraduate students only: ‘Whole Terrain seeks creative works that explore the multitude of meanings and perspectives on the theme About Time.’ PAYING http://www.wholeterrain.com/new-terrain-award/

31st Dec Drabble on the theme of Shapeshifter Brothel. PAYING http://albanlake.com/drabble-contest-9/

SUBMISSIONS WITH DEADLINES

3rd Dec Asian SF. ‘What does the future look like in Asia? Entertain us with your wild stories set in an Asian country (realistic or re-imagined). or even in an away-from-earth civilization. Your main characters must however, be recognizable as Asian and retain some cultural traits, or native language, etc.’ PAYING https://insigniastories.com/subs/

3rd Dec Poetry. PAYING http://www.thepedestalmagazine.com/submissions/

3rd Dec ‘Issues #6, #7 and #8 will be a triptych. We welcome and encourage individual submissions to each, but if you feel like making art that tells a continuous story or writing a story that massively exceeds our usual wordcount, now is the time. Issue #7: “Continuity” – The midpoint. Send us art and stories that started elsewhere (in issue 6, or not), send us re-occurrences, send us the realisation of things changing or staying exactly the same.’ https://talesfromtheforest.net/submissions/

3rd Dec Fiction, poetry and more. https://www.thirtywestph.com/tildelit/

4th Dec Women writers: poetry, fiction and more on the theme of Bewitched. PAYING https://mslexia.co.uk/themed-writing/

4th Dec Poetry and more on the theme of Quakers and the Holy Land. https://www.friendsjournal.org/submissions/

7th Dec Stories up to 6000 words on the theme of Broken Metropolis Anthology: Queer Tales of a City that Never Was. PAYING https://masonjarpress.submittable.com/submit

9th Dec Writing and more on the theme of Queer Spaces. http://cahoodaloodaling.com/submission-calls/

10th Dec Poetry and fiction on the theme of Ice and Snow. https://thewriterscafemagazine.wordpress.com/2017/11/16/the-writers-cafe-magazine-issue-3-ice-and-snowcallout/

10th Dec ‘This anthology will focus on tales about the sidekicks who help the heroes and princesses find their happily ever afters, and what happens to them after their quests are done. Does the lowly squire who helped the brave knight on his quest to save the princess ever get a shot at greatness? Or at the very least, a little recognition? Does the lady-in-waiting who was always there for the fair princess finally get her own happily ever after?’ 500-10,500 words. PAYING http://fantasiadivinitymagazine.com/anthology-submission-calls

10th Dec Poetry on the theme of Suburbia. PAYS SOME CONTRIBUTORS http://cordite.org.au/submissions/

10th Dec For this issue we are looking for meta- poems, stories, essays, visual art and non-classifiable written objects that deal with Food and Families. http://www.riddledwitharrows.com/guidelines/

13th Dec ‘Tell us about the album that saved your life. Tell us about the album that was the official soundtrack to your first (or your worst) experience with love. Tell us about an album that helped you navigate a major trauma or loss. Tell us about an album that inspired you to embrace your true self or to lead your best life. You don’t have to think about it too hard; whatever album you’re thinking about right now should light your path forward. Follow its lead.’ https://memoirmixtapes.com/vol-2-submissions/

15th Dec Poetry, fiction and essays on the theme of the Grotesque. PAYING http://www.speculativecity.com/submissions/

15th Dec ‘We are looking for near- or farther-future stories, society as it is AFTER 2032 – at least two presidential election cycles after Donald Trump’s last eligibility. Show us America or the world in a new era, or look at world politics changed by the actions of US policies and people. Or go beyond.’ 500-5000 words PAYING https://bcubedpress.com/open-for-submissions/after-the-orange/

15th Dec Poetry, fictionand more on the theme of Can Mushrooms Save the World? http://moonmagazine.org/submission-guideline/

15th Dec Poetry on the theme of A Love Song Walks Up to Me. CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES http://www.tenpennyplayers.org/WWThemes/2017-8themes.pdf (Cathy’s note: you can find the email at which to submit here: http://www.poetrymarkets.com/print-publications/waterways )

15th Dec ‘Maiden, Mother, and Crone: Fantastical Trans Femmes is a Bedside Press anthology of new fantastical short fiction by trans women and trans feminine writers curated by celebrated poet and author Gwen Benaway.’ PAYING https://hopenicholson.com/submissions/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

15th Dec Poetry on the theme of Run Away with Me. https://herheartpoetry.com/submissions/

15th Dec Poetry, fiction and more on the theme of Xenophobia. http://www.earthenlampjournal.com/submissions.php

15th Dec Poetry, fiction and more on the theme of Scarification. http://hematopoiesispress.com/

15th Dec ‘Temptation Press is holding open submissions for short stories to be featured in this upcoming collection involving a private lessons. Tell us why the lessons are taking place and what are they for? To become a seductress? To learn the art of domination/submission? For becoming an escort/madam? Or just for personal enjoyment of a deeper exploration?’ 3000-15,000 words. CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES http://zimbellhousepublishing.com/contest-submissions/anthology-submissions-temptation-press/

15th Dec Speculative poetry on the theme of Arthuriana. PAYING http://www.eyetothetelescope.com/submit.html

17th Dec ‘Spring Into SciFi” will contain stories of Space Exploration, Advanced Technology, AI, Cloning, Robotics and of course, Aliens. We are seeking fresh faces as well as seasoned Science Fiction pros for this yearly anthology.’ PAYING http://cloakedpress.com/springscifi

20th Dec ‘We’re looking for love stories centered around: underwater biodomes, submarines, scuba diving, alien planets entirely covered by water, sea monsters, selkies, mermaids, water witches, Neptune/Poseidon, lost underwater civilizations, ghost ships, and more!’ PAYING http://jayleejames.com/love-bubbles/

21st Dec ‘Our 2018 spring issue will explore injustice and its effects. This can mean work that explores exploitation/violation/manipulation of rights, autonomy, personhood, identity, the biosphere and animal kingdom, and more, as well as unjust spaces and their remains, and/or activities of those living in such environments.’ CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES https://newfound.org/submit/

28th Dec SF and F fiction. PAYING https://cosmicrootsandeldritchshores.com/submissions/

30th Dec ‘Hunter’s Moon: Werewolves, Vampires, and other Denizens of the Dark—Drabbles (100 words), Micro-Fiction (101-750 words), Flash (751-1000 words), and Poetry (up to 50 lines). Just like it says on the tin. Cool, creepy creatures or children of the dark.’ https://theweretraveler.wordpress.com/call-for-submissions/

30th Dec Poetry and fiction on the theme of Fear. https://theliterarynest.com/submissions/literary-submissions/

31st Dec Fiction 1500-10,000 words on the theme of Forbidden. PROFIT/REVENUE SHARING MODEL http://www.martinus.us/subs.html#forbidden

31st Dec Flash and short fiction. ROYALTIES https://fixional.submittable.com/submit

31st Dec Flash fiction 250-750 words. https://fictivedream.com/flash-fiction-february-2018/

31st Dec ‘We are seeking short creative work by queer-identified writers and artists &/or on queer themes. We are seeking fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and scripts.’ http://hashtagqueer.com/submissions/

31st Dec SF suitable for a middle grade reader (age 8-12). PAYING https://dreamingrobotpress.com/young-explorers-adventure-guide-submissions/

31st Dec ‘Please submit to Angry Old Man. AOM accepts visual and concrete poetry, art, photography, collage, asemic writing, blackout poetry, conceptual writing, flarf, found poetry, spam lit, flash fiction, mail art, typewriter art, etc.’ https://angryoldmanmagazine.com/submissions/

31st Dec ‘AWAKENINGS will be Book Smugglers Publishing’s FIFTH season of short stories, following Fairytale Retellings, First Contact, Superheroes, and Gods & Monsters. When it comes to Awakenings, anything goes.’ PAYING http://thebooksmugglers.com/2017/10/book-smugglers-publishing-open-call-short-stories-submissions-2018-awakenings.html

31st Dec Work by immigrants and refugees. PAYING https://www.barelifereview.org/submit/

31st Dec ‘Submissions are now being accepted for “Celestial Musings: Poems Inspired by the Night Sky”. Submit up to three poems with a line limit of 32 lines each. The poems do not have to be entirely about the night sky, but the more the poems relate to the stars, constellations or the moon, the better the chance for publication.’ CHARITY/GOOD CAUSE ANTHOLOGY http://cms.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/physicsandastronomy/planetarium/celestialmusings

31st Dec Poetry, flash, short fiction and more on the theme of Unfolding. http://iceflow.com/riverbabble/riverguides32.html

31st Dec (or until filled): ‘Issue fourteen of Workers Write! will be Tales from the Café and will contain stories and poems from the food industry, including kitchen, server, and front and back-of-house jobs.’ PAYING http://www.workerswritejournal.com/

31st Dec ‘Issue 17 of Eyedrum Periodically seeks visual, audio, and written work that unfolds “now” into a future to desire – or to avoid.’ http://eyedrumperiodically.org/submissions/

31st Dec Stories on the theme of Forbidden. PROFIT/REVENUE SHARING MODEL http://www.martinus.us/subs.html#forbidden

31st Dec Poetry, fiction and more on the theme of Magic. https://inklettemagazine.com/submissions/

31st Dec Women only: SF poetry and short fiction. PAYING https://www.shorelineofinfinity.com/celebrating-international-womens-day-with-an-all-women-shoreline-of-infinity/

31st Dec Poetry and fiction on the theme of Instinct. https://www.noctuareview.com/submissions/

1st Jan ‘Zombie Pirate Publishing is seeking stories for FULL METAL HORROR: A Monstrous Anthology. All submissions 500-6000 words long will be considered for publication. Up to 5 submissions per author. Up to 3 may be selected.’ www.zombiepiratepublishing.com

1st Jan ‘The tentative title of this new anthology is A Wink and a Smile, and the theme is Romance. The stories can be contemporary, regency, futuristic, paranormal, historical, fantasy, humor.. Just about any type of romance will do (but please, no erotica).’ 1000-7000 words. PAYING http://smokingpenpress.com/submissions-2

1st Jan ‘For the third volume of SPECIES, we want to see the many faces of anthro tigers.’ CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES https://www.thurstonhowlpublications.com/anthologies

1st Jan Poetry, prose and dance on the theme of Landscape. http://www.apricitypress.com/submissions.html

SUBMISSIONS WITH NO KNOWN DEADLINES

NOTE: Publishers sometimes don’t discuss their royalty rate upfront. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they don’t pay! I just haven’t put them as paying/giving royalties whenever I haven’t found details on the website.

Poetry chapbook. ROYALTIES http://www.big-pond-rumours.com/index_files/Page296.htm

‘Curiosity Quills Press is a publisher of hard-hitting dark sci-fi, speculative fiction, and paranormal works aimed at adults, young adults, and new adults. We provide our authors with a full-service publishing experience, marketing support, and technical know-how, while ensuring that these literary marauders are truly the cream of the crop through a highly selective acquisition process.’ CONTRIBUTOR COPY+ ROYALTIES https://curiosityquills.com/submission-guidelines/

Story 3000-10,000 words from a cat’s point of view. PAYING https://post-to-print.com/submission-guidelines-from-a-cats-POV/

MSS. https://www.fluxnow.com/submissions/

Children’s books. https://www.reddeerpress.com/red-deer-press-childrens-books

Books of many kinds. http://www.polisbooks.com/submissions/

Three-line poems. PAYING http://threelinepoetry.com/submit/terms.php

Poems. PAYING https://poetryquarterly.com/submit/terms.php

‘We are looking for middle grade and young adult novels (10,000-60,000 words) about kids of color that will grab readers’ attentions–mysteries, adventures, humor, suspense, set in the present, near past or near future that reflect the realities and the hopes of life in diverse communities including African American, Latino, Native American, Asian, urban, rural and international.’ ROYALTIES http://www.elm-books.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1821

SF and F stories 3000-20,000 words. PAYING https://lyonesse.silverempire.org/for-authors/

Speculative and slipstream poetry. http://strangehorizons.com/submit/poetry-submission-guidelines/

Poetry. PAYING http://wandererpoetry.com/submit/

‘Hidden Compass is an online, quarterly travel magazine that encourages the deep exploration of a destination through powerful storytelling. We believe that some of the most fascinating stories are the ones that bridge the gap between travel and other disciplines (e.g., science, history, and art). If you have an original, compelling and true story — told in words, photos or both — that pushes the travel genre and delves into the spirit, culture, history, ecology, perils or residents of a place, Hidden Compass might be the perfect home for it.’ PAYING http://hiddencompass.net/contributors-guidelines/

 

Comps and calls for November 2017

Hello all! Here are the usual listings – a bit early, as my webbie is zooming off to London in his dynamic way. I’m well and busy, sorting out that third poetry collection – the title is now ‘Erratics’ and I’d love to know what you think of it. There is a poem included with that title, about some erratics (weird rocks standing weirdly). Also ‘erratic’ does describe my personality!

My tip this month is to submit and enter out of your comfort zone. Never written a romantic poem before? Or a formal one? Have a go! Never written horror before? Get that shocking idea out of your head and into a document! Surprising things can happen when we try something new.

Remember, remember, to submit in November! You might get a cheering winter acceptance or prize.

As always, good luck!

Cathy x


Here are November 2017’s writing competitions and calls for submission, all with free, electronic entry.

As usual I’m passing these on in good faith but mistakes may be made, so do check all the submission guidelines carefully. Any info in quotes comes from the website itself and any dates at the start are deadlines. Also, I don’t know the sources personally, so do check them out for yourselves.

There are three headings (click/tap to jump straight to them):

If you aren’t a submitter (why not? Nothing to lose! Rejection is something we all share!) then the themes can make great writing prompts/exercises.

Although I mention only fiction or poetry, many publications accept non-fiction, art or other forms, so do check if interested. Good luck and do let me know of successes! The links are in the comments, and any dates at the start are deadlines.

Where possible, I have marked the relevant entries with ‘paying’, ‘contributor copy’ etc. However, you are best off checking the info for yourselves as I am not infallible and the info isn’t always available or clear. Please be aware that a contributor copy may be in print or digital format. Also, some publications offer several things, eg payment as well as a contributor copy. Where this is the case, I have assumed that payment is enough of an incentive, so I haven’t listed everything. It’s a rough guide and should be treated as such.

COMPETITIONS

Deadline next year, but some will be chosen for the shortlist each week: ‘We want you to write a 500-word tale of terror using the following quotation from the play’s (Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde) script as inspiration: “It might be possible, of course, that far from being one, we may possess two selves.”’ PAYING http://www.theatrecloud.com/get-involved/creative-projects/tell-a-tale-gothic-fiction

5th Nov ‘SACRED & PROFANE: Christmas is the holiest time of the year … but it makes plenty of us want to curse – so this yuletide we want you to explore the sacred and the secular aspects of the festive season in whatever way you can imagine. Both comic and serious takes on the theme are welcome.’ Fiction 800-2000 words. NON-CASH PRIZE http://www.liarsleague.com/liars_league/writers.html

7th Nov ‘Entrants are invited to write a modern-day children’s Christmas story inspired by the Charles Dickens’ novella A Christmas Carol for families to read this festive season. The winning author will have their book illustrated by renowned children’s illustrator Ian Beck before it is published through Kindle Direct Publishing and read by the nation, along with winning a £2,000 Amazon gift card and a top-of-the-range Fire tablet.’ VOUCHER/OTHER https://www.amazon.co.uk/b?node=11875736031

10th Nov Scottish women only: stories and poems on the theme of Body Positive. NON-CASH PRIZE http://womenslibrary.org.uk/2017/08/28/bold-types-scottish-womens-creative-writing-competition/#utm_source=Creative%20Scotland&utm_medium=Post&utm_campaign=BoldTypes

15th Nov Short story 2000-4000 words. NON-CASH PRIZE https://meetbubo.com/about/writers/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

15th Nov ‘Welcome, creators, to the contest of end-time letters. What happens when everything ends? What happens far after? With a story, a poem—any form of anything written, capture for us the Postapocalypse. Show us society’s reconstruction. Show us its final collapse. Bring us your take on the grand finale, and may your entry, above all others, survive.’ PAYING http://www.thecharlescarter.com/contest-submissions/

15th Nov ‘TravelFave (TF) wants you to tell us about your most memorable travel misadventure.’ PAYING http://travelfave.com/misadventure-contest/

23rd Nov Flash fiction up to 100 words. Enter this code: 38955 on the registration form, and then if you win, Cathy’s Comps and Calls gets a prize too! PAYING https://www.fundacioncesaregidoserrano.com/en/activities/short-tales-contest/5-edition/participation-form/lang/en-GB

24th Nov ‘The essence of new-media writing for us is great storytelling which uses anything and everything that digital media can offer, along with user/audience interactivity. It’s got to be something that couldn’t work in ‘old’ media.’ PAYING http://newmediawritingprize.co.uk/faq/ (thanks to www.prizemagic.co.uk for this one)

26th Nov ‘Please apply with the first 3,000 words of your novel, and a synopsis of no more than a page.’ (Cathy’s note: please check eligibility, as it’s quite specific!) NON-CASH PRIZE  http://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/felicia-yap-yesterday-scholarship/

30th Nov ‘The theme of your story need not reference Wales in any way. You may submit your entry in either Welsh or English. Basically you will need to write a short story between 1000 and 5000 words in length and submit it in accordance with the rules for site members or non-site members outlined below. Accompanying graphics ARE permitted but your entry will be judged solely on its literary merit.’ PAYING https://americymru.net/community/forum/west-coast-eisteddfod-online-short-story-competition-2017

30th Nov (and every month): poetry or short story. PAYING http://www.secretatticpress.com/competitionrules.html

30th Nov Over 50s or POC only: fiction or nonfiction. PAYING https://www.forgelitmag.com/flm/fellowship/

30th Nov Spec flash fiction on the theme of Apparition. PAYING https://www.apparitionlit.com/submission-guidelines/#1506552206297-99a74293-e807

30th Nov 20-30 minute play. PAYING http://congletonplayers.com/ (thanks to www.prizemagic.co.uk for this one)

30th Nov Poem on the theme of Migration. PAYING https://www.hollandparkpress.co.uk/magazine_detail.php?magazine_id=455&language=English

30th Nov Techie haiku. VOUCHER/OTHER  http://www.thinkgeek.com/haiku

30th Nov ‘Your main character, who lives on “The American Entitlement Program”, loses everything they thought they wanted through a tragic event, only to find themselves with everything they actually need after a small, insignificant event. Make gratitude and humility the focal points of your story.’ VOUCHER/OTHER https://www.greywolfeshop.com/2017-monthly-contests.html

1st Dec Poetry and prose that addresses patients and providers facing chronic or life limiting illness. PAYING http://medicine.stanford.edu/news/current-news/standard-news/Kalanithi-Award.html

SUBMISSIONS WITH DEADLINES

ASAP! ‘This year, we’re looking for [Hanukkah-themed] stories that are previously written and approximately 1,200 to 3,500 words in length. Authors must own the entertainment rights to the story, agree to grant permission for use to include broadcast and on NPR.org and be willing to help edit the story for radio use. Submissions are due ASAP to Katie Anastas, at kanastas(at)npr(dot)org.’ (thanks to www.erikadreifus.com for this one)

2nd Nov Poetry, fiction and more on the theme of Forgiveness: no irredeemable people. http://moonmagazine.org/submission-guideline/

3rd Nov Poetry, prose and more on the theme of Wander. https://chicagomemoryhouse.wordpress.com/submit/

5th Nov Poetry, fiction and more on the theme of New Life. PAYING https://shooterlitmag.com/submissions/

5th Nov ‘Submissions from writers and musicians of short pieces on the theme of DUSK. This will be a UK only call out this time because of the structure of what we have planned. For absolute clarity, these are works suitable for performance, story, poem or song, and please no death or dementia stories we’ve read SO many of those (and been offended by inaccuracy in the dementia ones) that no matter how wonderful, it’s a case of ‘not another one!’ https://arachnepress.submittable.com/submit

5th Nov ‘The London Reader is issuing an open call for fiction and nonfiction travel writing in the form of short stories, minifiction, creative essays, or poetry as well as art and photography on the same theme.’ http://londonreader.uk/

6th Nov Fiction and nonfiction on the theme of Holiday. https://hofstrawindmill.com/submit/

9th Nov Poetry and prose on the theme of Birth Control. https://cliteraturejournal.com/submit/

10th Nov Poetry on the theme of Inheritance. http://www.linesandstars.com/about/

11th Nov Flash and short fiction. PAYING https://firesidefiction.com/about/#submissions-guidelines (thanks to www.freedomwithwriting.com for this one)

12th Nov Poetry up to 25 lines and prose 150-300 words on the theme of Wet Sand. http://www.meowmeowpowpowlit.com/submission-guidelines.html

12th Nov 100-word story on the theme of Monsters and Heroes. http://www.101fiction.com/p/submissions.html

14th Nov Literary fiction 3000-8000 words. PAYING https://www.one-story.com/index.php?page=submit&pubcode=os

15th Nov ‘The Maleficarum is looking for stories about nature. Whether it be the earth taking back what it rightfully belongs, or simple observations of what goes on in life, send me your wonderful works.’ https://rosettemaleficarum.wordpress.com/submission-guidelines/

15th Nov F, SF and H: flash and short fiction. PAYING https://gehennaandhinnom.wordpress.com/2017/05/13/call-for-submissions-hinnom-magazine-bi-monthly-science-fiction-fantasy-and-horror/

15th Nov Poetry on the theme of The First Foreign Language I Ever Heard. CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES http://www.tenpennyplayers.org/WWThemes/2017-8themes.pdf (Cathy’s note: you can find the email at which to submit here: http://www.poetrymarkets.com/print-publications/waterways )

15th Nov Poetry, fiction and more on the theme of Can Conscious Partnership Change the World? http://moonmagazine.org/submission-guideline/

15th Nov Poetry. PAYING http://www.firepoetry.com/guidelines.html

15th Nov ‘We are currently seeking articles, essays, poems, short fiction and interviews for inclusion in our second upcoming Pact Press anthology that will focus upon the opioid epidemic. Net proceeds from our anthology will benefit Shatterproof, a nonprofit that seeks to treat and provide assistance to those suffering from addiction.’ CHARITY ANTHOLOGY http://pactpress.com/submissions/

15th Nov Women over 60 only: ‘Short Takes are usually short pieces, fiction or non-fiction (250-500 words), but can also be topical poetry, sometimes even drawings or photography.’ Theme: Hallelujah! http://www.persimmontree.org/v2/submissions/

15th Nov Fiction on the theme of Solarpunk Summers. PAYING https://www.worldweaverpress.com/submit-anthologies.html

15th Nov Essays, reviews, interviews and more on the theme of Memory and Loss (Cathy’s note: you can’t submit poetry electronically, unfortunately). PAYING http://www.vallummag.com/submission.html

15th Nov or when filled: stories 2000-5000 words on the theme of Cthulhu Christmas Special. PROFIT/REVENUE SHARING MODEL  https://deadmanstome.net/submissions/

15th Nov Fiction up to 10,000 words on the theme of Uncommon Evil. ROYALTIES http://www.fightingmonkeypress.com/submissions/

15th Nov Spec fic set in Manchester, UK, on the theme of Revolutions. PAYING https://manchesterspeculativefiction.org/

15th Nov Poems. https://dirtypawspoetry.com/submit/

20th Nov Poetry and art on the theme of Homelessness. https://www.weaselpress.com/degeneratesubmissions

20th Nov ‘We want your poetry and flash fiction full of lore and legend surrounding the darkest time of the year, as well as the gradual return of the light. Christmas, Krampus, ice and snow, Norse gods, the solstice, wolves, forests, candle magic, night, the northern lights, and anything else you think might fit – if it’s cold and frosty, we’d like to see it (unless it’s just a pint of beer, but even then…)’ https://threedropspoetry.co.uk/submissions/call-for-submissions-midwinter-2017-special/

23rd Nov Christian poetry, fiction and more. http://adversuspress.com/submissions

24th Nov Romantic Flash fiction. ‘In this issue we want stories where the woman pursues the man. Strong, determined, know-what-they-want women who go after love. Whether it’s an unconventional proposal or someone who thinks they should be more than friends, let the lady take the leading role.’ PAYING http://splickety.com/submission-guidelines/

28th Nov Pulp fiction on the theme of ghouls, Ghosts and Grave Robbers. ROYALTIES http://astoundingoutpost.com/astounding-publications-2/astounding-publications/

30th Nov Fiction on the theme of Community. PAYING https://ninthletteronline.submittable.com/submit

30th Nov ‘We’re looking for stories about how you found love. And how you kept it fresh over the years. New love, old love, please warm our hearts with your stories and poems.’ PAYING http://www.chickensoup.com/story-submissions/possible-book-topics

30th Nov Poetry, fiction and essays on the theme of Elections. http://www.kikwetujournal.com/submissions.html

30 Nov: ‘Alternative art and literature magazine The Matador Review is now accepting submissions for the Winter 2018 publication. We publish poetry, fiction, flash fiction, and creative non-fiction, inviting all unpublished literature written in the English language (and translations that are accompanied by the original text) as well as many forms of visual art.’ http://www.matadorreview.com/submissions/

30th Nov Flash fiction. http://www.wigleaf.com/

30th Nov Poetry and fiction. PAYING https://www.thirdpointpress.com/submission-guidelines/

30th Nov ‘Beyond the Breadcrumbs, Winter Tangerine’s Fall 2017 Spitfire series will focus on innovative new ways of approaching an old art form: the fairy tale in fiction, poetry and art…We don’t want clinical dissections of the stories we grew up knowing, picked apart to unveil archetypes, gutted of their magic. Instead we want re-tellings or completely new works that echo their timeless spirit.’ Poetry, fiction and more. PAYING https://wintertangerine.submittable.com/submit (thanks to https://www.erikadreifus.com for this one)

30th Nov ‘Norse mythology, although not as popular as Greek and Roman, has a fascinating take on the universe and a pantheon of amazing gods and goddesses. Although there are many stories that have survived the ages, there are several tales that were lost. For this anthology, we are looking for stories about Norse goddesses that were mostly lost.’ 500-10,500 words. PAYING http://fantasiadivinitymagazine.com/anthology-submission-calls

30th Nov Poetry and fiction on the theme of So Long, Farewell. http://www.youngravensliteraryreview.org/

30th Nov Poetry and short fiction on the theme of Apparition. PAYING https://www.apparitionlit.com/submission-guidelines/#1506552206297-99a74293-e807

30th Nov Poetry and fiction on the theme of Revolutionary Things. http://www.whatwonderfulthings.net/main/submissions/

30th Nov Fiction 6000-10,000 words on the theme of Behind the Mask – Tales from the Id. PAYING http://thingsinthewell.webs.com/submissions

30th Nov Poetry and short fiction on the theme of Elves and the Shoemaker. PAYING http://www.fairytalemagazine.com/p/blog-page_22.html

30th Nov ‘We’re looking for speculative stories rooted in the Fertile Crescent, Levant and the Middle East. The region should be an integral part of the story, and not simply a transplant. For ideal example think of how Mike Resnick’s story “Kirinyaga” relates to Africa culture and issues. We welcome quality flash fiction and non-traditional narratives. Authorized English translations of original stories, particularly from regional artists, are also welcomed and encouraged.’ PAYING http://holycowpublishing.com/guidelines.html

30th Nov Writing on the theme of (In)Completion. CONTRIBUTOR COPY/COPIES https://openmindsquarterly.submittable.com/submit

30th Nov Poetry, fiction and more on the theme of Women Hold Up Half the Sky. http://www.artemisjournal.org/entry-guidelines/

30th Nov Age 12-17 only: ‘Submissions of writing and artwork are invited for our first online edition of ePOTB. Pushing Out the Boat, North-East Scotland’s Magazine of New Writing and the Visual Arts, is looking to discover the best new work from young writers and artists aged 12 to 17. ePOTB will be published as an ezine on the Pushing Out the Boat website in Spring 2018 and a £50 prize will be awarded to the best contribution in each of the three categories: prose, poetry and art.’ PAYS SOME CONTRIBUTORS https://www.pushingouttheboat.co.uk/epotb-submissions/

1st Dec Poetry and more on the theme of Wealth. PAYS SOME CONTRIBUTORS https://parabola.org/submissions/

1st Dec ‘The editors invite you to send your poems about any of the paintings, drawings, or other artwork by Hieronymus Bosch or Bruegel the Elder.’ https://dasulliv1.wixsite.com/website

1st Dec ‘This issue welcomes submissions from: foster children, adults in foster care, children and adults who were previously in foster care. If this is you, we want to hear your voice.’ https://www.wardslitmag.com/

1st Dec ‘That’s right, armchair quarterbacks, the magazine is running a sports issue. Oh, the “Hurry! Hard!” confused you? It’s a curling thing. We’re looking for work that touches on sporting events of any kind, even darts! Not golf, though.’ http://www.thebrokencitymag.com/submissions.html

1st Dec Poetry, fiction and more on the theme of Flight. PAYING https://slicemagazine.org/submit/

1st Dec SF 1000-10,000 words. PAYING http://compellingsciencefiction.com/guidelines.html

1st Dec Flash fiction on the theme of Monsters, suitable for teens. PAYING https://cricketmag.submittable.com/submit/17820/cicada-magazine-for-ages-14

1st Dec Poetry, fiction and more on the theme of Blue Collar and the Blues. http://www.ncc.edu/programsandcourses/academic_departments/english/nassau_review/submission_guidelines.shtml

1st Dec Poetry, fiction and more on the theme of Winter Solstice. PAYING https://eternalhauntedsummer.com/about/

SUBMISSIONS WITH NO KNOWN DEADLINES

NOTE: Publishers sometimes don’t discuss their royalty rate upfront. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they don’t pay! I just haven’t put them as paying/giving royalties whenever I haven’t found details on the website.

‘We are open to many genres and themes, but are especially interested in works related to our mission: Exploring the world, one voice at a time. This mission applies to cultural, geographical, temporal, and ecological definitions of “world.”’ PAYING https://folded.wordpress.com/submissions/

Book-length works of literary criticism, and novels. http://fictionadvocate.com/submit-3/

‘Historian Thomas Cahill, author of The Gifts of the Jews (Knopf, 1999) claimed that the Jews invented the very concept of history. They were the first, he said, to perceive time not as an endless circle of life, death and rebirth, but as the flight of an arrow, on a linear path to somewhere from somewhere.However, what if time is not one arrow, but a volley of arrows? What if there are other timelines, other histories, other Jews? Would they still have a covenant with the one God? What would have become of their triumphs? Their defeats? Their suffering and their successes?’ Fiction and poetry. PAYING https://chizinepub.moksha.io/publication/other-covenants

North America only: experimental and counter-culture poetry. https://lazarusjournal.wordpress.com/contact/

Poetry collection or novel. http://www.acre-books.com/about-us/submissions/

SF and F stories. PAYING http://phantaxis.com/#subGuidelines

Poems longer than 140 characters. PAYING https://unfoldmag.wordpress.com/about/

MSS: novels, short stories, poetry, etc. https://regalhousepublishing.com/submissions/

‘The Rosette Maleficarum prides itself on literary works that promote the darker aspects of life. From a dilapidated doll that watched her owner abandon her, to the ghost of a soldier who wanders the battlefield, the journal records to struggles of humanity. Even so, I’m open to little innocent lights, ones that bring back the nostalgia of our youth. But who knows? Just send a piece in, and perhaps it could be published here.’ https://rosettemaleficarum.wordpress.com/submission-guidelines/

‘On the Adult Trade side, we publish a wide range of books, stationery, kits, calendars, and novelty formats. Our list includes cookbooks, fine art, design, photography, pop culture, craft, fashion, beauty, home décor, relationships, lifestyle, and innovative formats such as interactive journals, kits, decks, stationery, and much, much more. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the kinds of books we publish before getting in touch. As of 2009, we are no longer acquiring adult fiction.’ http://www.chroniclebooks.com/submissions

Poems. https://www.hedgehogpress.co.uk/submissions/

‘Endeavour Press are looking for works of at least 25,000 words in length, as well as full length books, both fiction and non-fiction, in the following genres: Crime Fiction and Thrillers, History and Historical Fiction, Romance and popular Women’s Fiction.’ ROYALTIES http://www.endeavourpress.com/submissions/

Nonfiction books on craft or theatre. ROYALTIES  https://beercottbooks.co.uk/information-for-authors

Poetry, articles and more. https://thebluenib.com/

Mithila Review is seeking submissions for an anthology of short stories and comics devoted to the exploration of Indian futures, utopias and dystopias, set in India, South Asia or beyond.’ PAYING http://mithilareview.com/india2049/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email

Poetry. PAYING http://www.subterraneanbluepoetry.com/SubterraneanBluePoetry.Submissions.htm

‘Field of Lenses is a space for writers to celebrate and engage with the works and figures of cinema and TV that have shaped them and their identity. While all writers are welcome to submit, we will focus on work by femme, queer, and trans writers of color. We want writers to explore representation and marginalization in the world of film. Poets can send up to five poems. Prose and non-fiction writers can submit up to two pieces, either a short story or an essay, of up to 3,000 words.’ PAYING https://wintertangerine.submittable.com/submit

Prose poetry and flash fiction. https://formercactus.wordpress.com/submissions/

‘Lineage of Mirrors seeks to profile poets of color and their influences. Twice a month, we will publish a suite of poems from a writer of color, alongside a statement from the writer on a poem by a poet of color that has influenced their craft.’ PAYING https://wintertangerine.submittable.com/submit

Poetry, prose and more. https://www.silverstreamsjournal.com/submissions.html

Speculative fiction. PAYING https://www.shimmerzine.com/guidelines/fiction-guidelines/

‘Scalawag is a new magazine and website focused on the American South, dedicated to thoughtful reporting, original thinking, and stories in many forms. Our contributors include both new voices and folks who’ve written for The New YorkerThe AtlanticThe New Republic, and more.’ PAYING https://www.scalawagmagazine.org/submissions/

Poetry and creative nonfiction. https://smallorangejournal.com/registry/

Dark flash fiction. https://horrortree.com/submissions/

Female-identified authors only: fiction, poetry and more. http://willowlitmag.com/submit/

Fiction and nonfiction MSS. http://blackandwhitepublishing.com/submissions

‘We are looking for works that are introducing a new world, whether it’s space exploration or being transported to an ethereal realm this theme of discovery underpins the ethos of the magazine. We accept both short stories and poetry.’ PAYING https://zealotscript.co.uk/submissions/

‘We welcome and consider work including but not limited to: short fiction, poetry, flash fiction and libretti, interviews, essays, columns or series, criticism, visual art, multi-media collections, travel writing and reportage.’ https://stratamag.org/submit/

Family-friendly stories (Cathy’s note, they only read the first 300 submissions every month, so get yours in quickly!) PAYING http://www.portyonderpress.com/fictions.html

‘We love to dish up lighthearted fiction with a sprinkling of horror and a pickled garnish. We want original, fantastic, funny, gory, and scary all in the same course. To please us you’ll need to cook up your very best.’ PAYING https://www.feedyourmonster.eu/submissions

MSS. ROYALTIES  https://www.mtp.agency/submissions

Poetry, fiction and more. PAYING https://www.thetemzreview.com/submissions.html

Crime fiction, thrillers and mysteries. ROYALTIES http://thebookfolks.com/publish/