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  Full details  All submitting authors should fully read and understand our below guidelines, and submissions sent to us that do not follow the guidelines (bio, synopsis, manuscript/pitch, correct email, Word doc only) will be deleted, unread. We feel we need to take this seriously as it is for the author’s benefit to put trust in us, as your publisher. If a potential author fails to read and follow basic submission guidelines, it doesn’t give us trust that the same author will fully read their contract. Here at SRL Publishing, we welcome submissions from all minority groups and stories which portray characters from minority groups. We understand there’s an uplift of agencies and publishers asking writers to identify their race/sexual preference etc at the top of their submission, but we don’t . We believe this makes writers feel uncomfortable and puts publishers and agents at risk of discrimination. We would rather look at submissions blindly. We encourage our ...

  Full details  Why publish with Hera? We offer hands-on editorial advice – every single book will undergo a rigorous and understanding editorial process, from in-house and external editorial staff. We know that editorial is not a one-size-fits-all task, and we’ll work closely with you to shape your book into the best it can be. Our founders have a wealth of experience from the biggest retailers, digital publishers and trade publishers in the UK – and a proven track record in launching authors’ careers globally. We work with some of the best cover designers to make sure your book stands out beautifully. We will offer a carefully curated publicity and marketing campaign for every book we publish – each author will have their own bespoke website and social media support. We believe that publishing is collaborative - we’ll be with you every step of the way to produce a book that readers will take to their hearts. And with a 50% royalty rate on net receipts, we’re com...

Full details   Non-Fiction Film & TV We are looking for strong proposals for popular, cult, science fiction, horror and fantasy film and TV reference and tie-in titles. We prefer writers who have a proven track record in this area (if not in books, then in newspapers or magazines) and good contacts in the film and TV industry. We do not publish or commission original scripts. We are also interested to hear from writers who would be interested in working on licensed publications we have already contracted. Non-Fiction Art & Comics Reference We are looking for strong proposals for these titles, preferably creator or character-led. We prefer writers who have a proven track record in this area, and good contacts in the art & comics world. We are also interested to hear from writers who would be interested in working on licensed publications we have already contracted. Fiction (Novels/Short Stories) The majority of our fiction titles are l...

 Full details  Please email dan@eye-books.com with the word SUBMISSION in capitals at the beginning of the subject field, followed by your name and book title. For example: ‍ SUBMISSION: Simon Edge – The Hopkins Conundrum ‍ This helps us spot all the submissions in our inbox and make sure they don’t get lost. You do not need to put anything in the body of the email whatsoever. Your submission should be a single Word document as an attachment. This Word document should contain the following: ‍ FICTION ‍ PITCH: One page that tells us a bit about you, why you want to submit to us and, most importantly, a brief sales pitch for your book. Get us excited about your story. This needs to be no more than 250 words. SYNOPSIS: A summary of your book’s plot. Keep it succinct. No more than 500 words. SAMPLE CHAPTERS: The first three chapters of your novel, or up to 10,000 words. ‍ NON-FICTION ‍ PITCH: One page that tells us a bit about you, why you want to submit to us and, most im...

 Full details  Dappled Things  now accepts submissions exclusively through Submittable. You may upload your work by clicking on the link below: Submit Please read the submission guidelines found on our Submittable page carefully. If you are submitting simultaneously and are accepted elsewhere, please follow these directions: For fiction, nonfiction, and visual art , use the “Withdraw” feature in your Submittable account. Do not withdraw a submission through email. For poetry , if you are withdrawing your entire submission, please use the “Withdraw” feature in your Submittable account. If you are withdrawing one or more poems from a submission that contains other poems remaining eligible for consideration, please email managing editor Ann Thomas using the contact form below. We are unable to provide personal feedback on submissions due to the overwhelming number of works we receive and our small staff. Thank you for your un...

 Full details  Submissions should be sent to JustKeepUpMagazine@gmail.com Submissions will be responded to within two to three months, if not sooner. There are no reading fees. Accepted pieces will be compensated as follows: $10 a story $10 a poem Payment will be made upon publication and processed through PayPal, CashApp, or Venmo, whichever is preferred. Please include which method of payment you prefer in your submission. If you live in a country that does not accept these as forms of payment, we will attempt to mail you cash or a check. Submissions are open to humans and other life forms of any nationality or planet of residence. Stories should be science fiction and/or horror (preferably both) and can be of any length, although we tend to accept shorter pieces. We also are looking for pieces that are more on the experimental and weirder side of the horror/science fiction spectrum. Please send one story at a time. Please include the...

 Full details  Alphabet Box is an international literary journal that features the best writers of original poetry, personal essays, flash fiction and short prose. All voices are heard. Hate is not. We award the Nin-Miller Prize, named in memory of Anaïs Nin and Henry Miller for their inspired, literary contributions and commitment to writing. We will award a minimum $100 USD honorarium upon selection as the Featured Writer and publication acceptance. Starting in 2025, there is a $4 administrative fee. We intend to award more in the future through self-funding and the “tips” you make here on our website that go directly to writers we feature . Submission guidelines Alphabet Box does not accept previously published work. We feature only original writing. We accept entries up to 900 maximum words total for poems, essays, prose, flash fiction and nonfiction in one submission. You may mix entries in the same submission file. For example, you may submit flash ...

  Full details  Cold Caller is a publisher of crime and mystery fiction, and we define those terms broadly. We're looking for stories of bad decisions and worse consequences; unlucky losers who can't catch a break; grifters and con men convinced they're about to score big; good men and women who have very good reasons to do terrible things. Is that too vague? Here's what we like reading and watching. If any of this matches your vibe, send us your work. Fiction Homesick for Another World , Ottessa Moshfegh The Friends of Eddie Coyle , George V. Higgins Thieves' Dozen , Donald E. Westlake The Code of the Woosters , P.G. Wodehouse Crimes in Southern Indiana , Frank Bill Different Seasons , Stephen King Eleven , Patricia Highsmith Crook Manifesto, Colson Whitehead Dare Me , Megan Abbott Black Gum , J. David Osborne Movies & TV I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore Before I Disappear Sneaky Pete Rounders Bad Santa Fargo How long should my story be? Our...

  Full details  — Guidelines — We are currently OPEN  to submissions.   If you'd prefer to skim guidelines, we've got you. Here's the very short version: Double-spaced text in a readable font. 500-3000 words preferred. (500 min; 5,000 max.) No AI. Please include a third-person bio. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ We pay $25 per story. It's always free to submit. We do have a Tip Jar category. Every penny we make from that category goes toward paying writers.   We're pretty laid-back, but please at least skim our guidelines before you submit. Like most journals, we appreciate third-person bios. Original, unpublished work only. No reprints. Please don't add a pitch to the cover letter.  ​ Fall Reading Period September 1 – December 1 — Spring Reading Period March 1 – June 1 ​ ​ ​ What We Publish: No limitations on genre. Just send us your best fiction. See our home page for a weirdly detailed example of the many genres we'll consider. But...

  Full details  1000 word limit. Deadline September 1st, 2025 $500 prize, $5 entry fee Submit .rtf, .doc files  

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  Full details  This year, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of J. M. W. Turner's birth, SaveAs Writers invite poems and stories on the theme of ‘Facing the Storm’. Turner was known for his atmospheric portrayals of weather and seascapes, and famously secured himself to the mast of a ship to experience a storm at first hand. As Turner himself said: "It is only when we are no longer fearful, that we begin to create." If inspiration is needed, Turner 250 is a year-long festival of special exhibitions and events. You can find out more at www.tate.org.uk/art/turner-250 . However, the theme of stormy seascapes can be freely interpreted, metaphorically or literally, with or without reference to Turner's life and art. National and International entries are welcome. PRIZES The Canterbury Christchurch Poetry Prize of £200 is awarded to the poetry winner, with the additional prizes of £100 for second place and £50 for third. The Canterbury Festival Fiction ...

  Full details  1) WRITE YOUR SHORT STORY Stories must be less than 3,000 words The author’s name and contact details should NOT appear on the short story manuscript Closing date: 31st July 2025 at 5pm NB: See full list of rules and regulations 2) PAY €10 ENTRY FEE AND MAKE A NOTE OF YOUR REFERENCE NUMBER Click on the button below to open the payment portal in a new window. A 9-digit order reference number will be issued on receipt of the €10 entry fee. Put this reference number on the top of your short story manuscript, preceding the story title. You will also need this number when filling out your entry form. Note: If you are having difficulty navigating the payment portal, please click on the step-by-step guide button below. If you are still having difficulty, please email us. CLICK HERE TO PAY €10 ENTRY FEE Step-by-step guide 3) SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY BELOW Closing date: 31st July 2025 at 5pm N.B.: Before u...

  Full details  Submissions for 2025 will be open June 16 to July 22. Sign up here to get an email when 2025 submissions open. About the Contest Welcome back to the Black Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest! The contest is open to Black authors who at the time of entry are at least 18 years of age and residing anywhere in the United States. As always, the contest’s mission is to elevate authentic, culturally relevant children’s stories written by and about Black people. Every entry is considered for publication and three cash prizes will be awarded. About Strive Publishing Strive Publishing’s   vision is a world where Black narratives are centered, valued, and empowered for freedom, equity, and justice. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Strive Publishing exists to help solve two problems: the need for culturally relevant children’s books and the underrepresentation of Black authors. While giving all children the opportunity to see Black culture f...

 Full details  Now Open! Prize money is always a big attraction in any competition, and this year’s winners stand to walk away with some £5,000 between them. But the best prize for each of these winning entrants is the boost to confidence given by the competition judges, all of whom are successful in their own fields. That recognition of talent is worth its weight in gold. See site 

 Full details  The closing date for FFF Competition Twenty-Eight is Monday, 23rd June 2025 at 10 pm UK Time.   Submit a flash fiction piece of between 100 and 300 words on any theme.   1 Winner - The writer will receive £150.00 and publication 2 Highly Commended writers will receive £70.00 each and publication 3 Shortlisted writers will receive £60.00 each and publication   Judge: S.A. Greene   £3.95 fee per entry/story via PayPal or Stripe £2.55 fee per entry/story via BACS - ( UK Bank accounts - click here to enter via BACS )   Read the rules!   Rules   Submit below - good luck!  

 Full details  In its inaugural year, The Astley Prize invites submissions inspired – in the broadest possible sense – by the theme "Coast". Whether it’s the meeting of land and sea or the act of ‘coasting’, we want to see where your imagination takes you. Stories must be original, unpublished and written in English.  The winners will receive £500 (first prize), £100 (second prize) and £50 (third prize). Winning stories will be published on the Nairn Book & Arts Festival website and their authors will be invited to read their work at the 2025 Nairn Book & Arts Festival.  The competition is open internationally to writers aged 16 and over. Stories can be up to 5000 words, with no minimum. Whether it’s a few words or a few thousand, we want to read it!  Entry is now open and will close on 30 June with a £10 entry fee per story and £5 for any subsequent entries. Read the full submission guidelines below before paying your entry fee and s...

  Full details  This year’s competition now open! If you are aged between 11 and 19 and interested in history and writing, the YWSP is ready to take you on an adventure.  We are the UK’s only creative writing prize specifically for budding historical fiction writers. You could win a £500 travel grant, tickets to one of the UK’s best book festivals, and the chance to see your own work in print in a special anthology. Stories must be between 800 and 2,000 words, and set in a time before you were born.  This year’s competition is now open, so go to our How To Enter page for more details, and make a note of the closing date –  31st October 2025. This year’s winners and their stories The winners of the 2024 competition have been announced – congratulations, Katherine White (winner 11-15 years category) Sophie Berry (winner 16-19 years category), who will be coming to the Borders Book Festival in Melrose in June 25 to collect their prizes.  You can ...