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  Full details  Submission  Guidelines Content We accept manuscripts intended for the ages 16+ (young adult, new adult and older). We understand that the purpose of horror is to push limits and challenge the readers. However, we will not accept any manuscripts which condone or glamorise problematic behaviours/experiences. Language We publish in the English language. We accept submissions in both American and British English. Format Please email the first three chapters, a detailed synopsis, and covering letter in PDF format to: info@smashbearpublishing.co.uk ​ Your covering letter should include: A brief synopsis - like an elevator pitch The genre and main themes of the work Targeted age range Titles of any previously published work Authors that have inspired you/your favourite books ​ ​ Please make sure that any and all work sent to us is: In PDF format Size 12, Times New Roman 1.5 spaced Please note...

 Full details  As the nation approaches normality again after an exceedingly tough year for the arts we want to draw submissions for inclusion in our autumnal and spring programme 2022 We would like to see work in three categories : Full-Length Plays One-Act Plays Sketches for Variety Shows Submit original work digitally for review and feedback Particularly welcome are pieces by unpublished and unrepresented playwrights and writers We strive constantly to reach the highest standards of collaboration and cooperation The Show Must Go On  

 Full details  YA is an ever expanding category of literature that constantly pushes boundaries. While the intended audience of YA is teenagers, almost half of YA readers are adults and Voyage is happy to be at the intersection of both groups. We are not interested in publishing a specific genre of YA, but we are interested in quality work by writers from a variety of backgrounds, especially #ownvoices. We are excited about creating a space that supports both emerging and established voices. Voyage features short-form fiction and nonfiction weekly and we’re typically looking for unpublished work, though we do consider reprints. All submissions should be 6,000 words or less. Please send any inquiries to contact (at) thevoyagejournal.com. Voyage Values Voyage YA is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, disability, family status, gender identity or expression, national origin, r...

  Full details  What We Are Looking For At Legend Press, we are looking for original stories, unique voices, and excellent writing. We want to see manuscripts that will entertain and move us, with characters that linger long after the last page. ​ We publish in two main areas: ​ Contemporary literary fiction Crime fiction: psychological and political thrillers   We do not publish in the following areas and will not be able to respond to these submissions:   Young adult fiction, science fiction, fantasy, children’s books, horror, plays or poetry. For all non-fiction submissions, please consider two other imprints within the Legend Times Group: Hero Press  and  University of Buckingham Press .   Submissions policy Legend Press accepts submissions from literary agents as well as directly from authors. Before submitting a manuscript, please explore this website and read about the other books we’ve publi...

  Full details  Essay submissions, which will be considered for online publication as well as for our next print issue, are open year-round. We also welcome submissions of visual art, to be featured on the covers of future issues, at any time. What We Publish We publish new, previously unpublished work that engages with the natural world. We have a particular interest in work which encourages reflection on human interaction with plant and animal life, landscape and the self. Each issue includes a mix of poetry and fiction, alongside a selection of essays which may include creative non-fiction, criticism, and the occasional review of new creative work or of community-based environmental projects. Although based in Ireland, Channel welcomes international submissions. We also welcome submissions in translation. Essay – essay@channelmag.org We accept both completed essay submissions and proposals. Completed essays (including creative non-fiction, reportage, comm...

 Full details  We’re Distant Shore Publishing, an indie publishing group specialising in fantasy, Sci-Fi and LitRPG. Founded in 2020 by Glowing Eye Games Ltd, our publishing company focuses on digital ebooks and novellas. From fantastical worlds to science-fiction spaceships and adventures, we love to get lost in another place just like every reader. We’re a unique publisher with a small but mighty distribution. We keep things simple and only publish on Amazon so your book can easily be read on Kindle and other ebook readers. We pay our authors for their work, help edit it, create a bespoke cover, publish, and advertise it, all without the author paying a penny. We’re here to support and communicate with you. We never shut an author out or make decisions without the consent. We pride ourselves in our honesty and readiness to help. If you have any questions, please email Libby at submit@distantshorepublishing.com and she’ll be happy to help.  

  Full details  Rules The following rules/terms and conditions for our short story competition must be followed. Please read them carefully before submitting: Eligibility 1. Entries must be in English. 2. Entries must be the original and unpublished work of the entrant. This includes publication online, including (but not limited to) personal blogs or websites. At the time of entry, your work must not be submitted for publication nor for any other competition or award. 3. Each story must stay within the 1,500-word limit. This means any story up to and including 1,500 words. The title does not form part of the word count. 4. The closing date for entries is midnight (UK time) on the 31st January, 30th April, 31st July and 31st October. If your entry, for whatever reason, just misses a deadline, it will be automatically entered into the following quarter. 5. No corrections will be accepted or refunds given. Entry fees 6. £5 for the first | plu...