Dead Man's Tome = Defunct

The following website doesn't work any more.

https://deadmanstome.net/submissions/

Aether and Ichor = Defunct

The following website doesn't work any more.

https://www.aetherandichor.com/submissions/

Rules of Writers of the Future

 L. Ron Hubbard's "Writers of the Future"

https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-writer-contest/

No fee. Prizes are annual ($5000), and quarterly ($1000, $750 and $500).

The 12 winning entries for the year are published in the Writers of the Future anthology.

 

1. No entry fee is required, and all rights in the story remain the property of the author. All types of science fiction, fantasy, and dark fantasy are welcome.
2. All entries must be original works by the entrant, in English.
3. No excessive violence or sex, determined by the judges.
4. Works of prose, up to 17,000 words in length. (no poetry or children’s books)
5. Entrant must not have professionally published a novel or short novel, or more than one novelette, or more than three short stories (professional publication:  paid at least eight cents per word, at least 5,000 copies sold or 5,000 hits).
6. Hard copy submissions must be:
   • Typed or a computer printout in black ink on white paper
   • Printed only on the front of the paper, double-spaced, with numbered pages
   • Sent with a cover page with the title of the work, the author’s legal name, a pen name if applicable, address, telephone number, e-mail address and an approximate word count.
   • Every page must carry the title and a page number, with the author’s name deleted (it is blind judging, to ensure a fair chance for all entrants no matter their color, gender or age).
   • Do not requires a signature on the package.
7. Electronic submissions must be:
   • Double-spaced, with title and page number on each page, but not the author’s name.
   • Cover is to include the author’s legal name, pen name if applicable, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and approximate word count.
8. Judging is done quarterly: October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. The year will end on September 30. Entries must be postmarked or received electronically no later than midnight on the last day of the quarter.
9. One manuscript can be submitted per quarter.
10. Once you win, you can no longer enter the Contest.
11. All entries for each quarter are final. No revisions are accepted.
12. Entries will be judged by professional authors. The decisions of the judges are entirely their own, and are final and binding.

Last Waltz Publishing / Monochrome Noir - Fiction Submissions

Last Waltz Publishing

•  https://www.lastwaltzpublishing.com/submissions-contact

Submission Deadline: August 30th 12pm

"Short-stories, 4k – 6k words in length, set in the greater Monochrome Noir mythology/concept, where the world is forever trapped in the black & white color scheme of old movies & photographs. In this grayscale world, items of color are extremely uncommon. These stories can be devoid of color entirely, or can just reference colors tangentially. Hell, a rare item of color could even be the main focus. Your tales do not need to take place in the past. Also, these stories do not need to reference the events of the existing Monochrome Noir series at all. But, if you want to go that route, that’s ok too!"

Please query lastwaltzpublishing@gmail.com

Otherverse Magazine (Vanity, £1 per submission)

Note - Otherverse Magazine is a VANITY publisher and charges £1 per submission

The deadline for submissions is 11:59pm GMT on Sunday 14th August 2022.

https://otherversemagazine.com/submissions/

Pays £30 per fiction work they accept.

Accepts submissions of fantasy, science fiction and non-fiction writing from 500-5,000 words in length. Some exceptions can be made to this in certain circumstances; please email otherversemagazine@gmail.com if you have queries regarding your submission length.

"We accept science fiction and fantasy writing, and are open-minded regarding the boundaries of these genres. Speculative fiction, YA, magical realism, mythological, surreal, contemporary, etc stories are all encouraged as long as they pertain to either science fiction or fantasy. Flash fiction, short stories and excerpts from novellas and novels are permitted; please specify the nature of your submission in your entry."

 

 

Polar Borealis Magazine - Sci Fi and Fantasy Submissions

Polar Borealis Magazine

https://polarborealis.ca/submission-guidelines/


POLAR BOREALIS is CURRENTLY OPEN to short story submissions and closed to poetry submissions. Always open for cover art.

Submission window closes Midnight, June 30, 2022.

"I prefer Science Fiction over Fantasy, though of course SF can include fantasy elements, so I’m flexible. Weird Fantasy would intrigue me. Also interested in Horror with SF aspects. Have a weakness for Lovecraftian Horror. Nothing obscene or ultra-violent. Idea-driven combined with character-driven would be ideal.

Particularly interested in beginning writers who haven’t made a sale yet. The primary purpose of this zine is to encourage beginning writers. I welcome experienced authors but will judge unpublished writers as a separate category so they won’t have to compete with pros. Ideally at least two to three first-sale stories will be in in every issue. Be sure to mention whether you have been published or not so I’ll be sure to place you in the proper category."

 

Leading Edge Magazine - Fiction Submissions

Leading Edge Magazine

•  https://www.leadingedgemagazine.com/submit-now/

Fiction

Fiction submissions are temporarily closed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Submissions will reopen on September 1, 2022.

We hope this temporary closure will reduce the submission backlog and improve response time in the future. Thank you for your patience.

 

Also...
 

Poetry

Email poetry to POETRY@LEADINGEDGEMAGAZINE.COM 

Nonfiction

Email nonfiction to NONFICTION@LEADINGEDGEMAGAZINE.COM

 

The New Yorker - Fiction Submissions

 THE NEW YORKER

Fiction submissions: Please send your submissions (as PDF attachments) to fiction@newyorker.com, or by mail to Fiction Editor, The New Yorker, 1 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007.

We read all submissions within ninety days, and will contact you if we’re interested in publishing your material.

We regret that, owing to the volume of submissions we receive, we are unable to call or e-mail unless a story is accepted for publication. If you have not heard from us within ninety days, please assume that we will not be able to publish your manuscript.

Submissions sent by regular mail will not be returned, so please do not send original copies of your work.