Mystery Anthology Submissions 2019, Not all are Deadline for MWA's Anne Perry-edited anthology submissions: Story submissions are due by the end of the month for the 2019 Anne Perry anthology, Odd Partners. Submissions CLOSED for The This April there are more than eight dozen calls for submissions. The title page of each story will be illustrated. If we buy your story, you will receive a free print copy of the book and $10 USD. Campbell, Publisher of Down & Mysteries and thrillers make up the second most popular genre of books after romance. Most, but not all, of them are open for These magazines and anthology publishers publish speculative fiction of every stripe – science fiction, fantasy, horror, and their associated sub-genres. However, magazines, anthologies, Among the great benefits of MWA membership are the contests run every year for their upcoming anthologies. They are open now, or have said when they will Now through January 30, Frivolous Comma is seeking submissions for an anthology of speculative mysteries, titled Shadows and Signals. Powered by Duosuma by Duotrope. We’ve found a set of ongoing series that actively seek out new voices, offer multiple chances to submit, and—best of Level Best, a publisher of anthologies, has recently opened its doors to full-length manuscript submissions. We are taking multiple submissions for each project. Calendar of current submission opportunities for Fiction by deadline. They are seeking crime fiction novels in Taking Submissions: Enshrouded: A Horror Anthology by Stuart Conover | Jun 11, 2026 Enshrouded is seeking Submissions open - A Midnight Kind of Place (horror) Hi all, Just wanted to post in here that we're open for our themed anthologies over at A Midnight Kind of Place. Submissions should be between 1,000 and 3,5000 words of There are plenty of opportunities for submitting your short stories, if you know where to look. We try and cap each anthology at 8 people to make sure the royalties are worth it for all involved. See what they're looking for in submissions and get statistics on acceptance rates, These magazines and anthologies accept historical fiction. They are seeking crime fiction novels in the Here are five anthologies taking submissions this month that pay at least a little something to their contributors - happy writing! Malice Domestic: Mystery Most Devious Deadline: Jan 15, 2024 Avoid classic mystery tropes, unless you’re working to upend or reframe them. They are 1. Stories submitted to this crime and mystery anthology from Unnerving must take place at a private vacation property, though pay close attention to the list of settings unwanted by the editor, Here’s this month’s list of the most interesting open submissions calls for writers I’ve found! Sign up for my email newsletter if you want advance notice Cupid’s Arrow Publishing accepts stories for themed romance anthologies. We’re not looking for “gotcha” mysteries. For submissions entirely in another language, we kindly ask for translations. 14 Magazines and Anthologies Accepting Historical Fiction These magazines and anthologies accept historical fiction. You can submit more than one story, and to each collection. The Anthology will be published for distribution and signings at Bouchercon in Dallas. One group that I'm a part of is Anthologies Seeking Submissions. Publication: January 2027 As always, these calls will allow for simultaneous submissions. . We no longer pay Welcome to our list of short story anthologies. They appear to list most of their agented deals on Publishers Marketplace, so if you’re interested in seeing what they’ve ABOUT THE ANTHOLOGY: AMRA is a revival of the classic small press magazine devoted to the sword & sorcery / heroic fantasy genre. Literary journals and publishers put out calls for submissions when they are seeking new material. Malice Domestic is proud to announce the short story authors chosen for the 20th Malice Domestic anthology titled Mystery Most Senior. The anthology will be released in trade paperback and electronic book formats in early March 2019. Original and own voices, independent horror and suspense, science Submissions for livewire will open from August 1–September 15. AHMM takes submissions year-round via their own online Think anthologies are just for established authors? Think again. These are calls and contests for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. We'd love for a Midwest No Exit Press is one of the top UK-based mystery publishers, and they are not open to direct submissions. A few of them pay writers. The ones that catch my eye are Pandemic and Outbreak Horror, Campfire There's really only one way to join #TeamAndMore, and that means getting your story into an anthology. They’re open now, or will open soon for submissions. 12 Fiction Magazines and Anthologies Paying $50 to $600 These outlets accept fiction, and pay up to approximately $600. All the Escape Artists magazines also accept reprints. ” Value: CAD1,500; There is payment for successful anthology submissions, and optional payment for Substack essays, and no payment for shorter formats – see guidelines. fifth wheel press is accepting submissions from August 1–September 15, 2026 for our fall digital anthology, livewire, which will Assuming the mantle of editor-in-chief in 2002, Linda has also edited the commemorative anthology Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine Presents Fifty Level Best, a publisher of anthologies, has recently opened its doors to full-length manuscript submissions. They are seeking crime fiction novels in the following categories: mystery, They accept direct submissions and also submissions from agents. Malice Domestic and Wildside Press have partnered again to Free-to-enter writing competitions and calls for submissions with electronic entry Announcements of current and upcoming calls for submissions from literary magazines, independent and university presses, anthologies, and more. Where to submit your poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction Check out our list of anthologies, contests, and magazines seeking submissions with deadlines from February to June. According to their site, “We open submissions regularly It's Not Too Late! Have a hilarious mystery short written? Submit your story to Malice Domestic's Mystery Most Humorous by Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Unsolicited non-fiction or flash fiction contributions to our submission system 10 Anthologies Seeking Submissions Written By S. Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine -- Editor: Linda Landrigan. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Submissions that do not follow the guidelines will be rejected. If you have a completed story, essay, The Third Black Beacon Book of Mystery Deadline: Extended Deadline September 30th, 2024 WINDOW CLOSED You've all read the first two volumes, Written by Emily Harstone June 19th, 2014 4 Anthologies Accepting Submissions Below are a number of publications with calls for submissions. (We Small Press publishing science fiction and fantasy anthologies, murder mysteries, and supernatural thrillers. As always, every Send your submissions to mysteryandhorrorllc@gmail. Due to be published in September 2019, these add to our Gothic Fantasy series, which While their general submission window has passed, they are still open for submissions from submissions from trans, disabled, and/or BIPOC authors Eibonvale Press is open for submissions for the Humanagerie anthology until May 31st 2018. There are several upcoming anthologies listed on the Hellbound Books website, all accepting submissions. They're The complete list of mystery magazines and other publications for writers looking to submit short stories to available markets. We don't want supernatural tales. Verve Books is temporarily closed to new unagented submissions. These books will be available on kindle, hardcover, paperback, and audiobook format. 08/word for original fiction. Call For Submissions | Flame Tree anthologies, short story collections and Flame Tree Press. The best way to get an idea of what has a chance of success is to read our mystery anthologies and novels, like Dead on the Dolmen. Here is how to submit:Short Story Submission Call for Submissions: Bouchercon 2019Anthology Carol Puckett and the 2019 Bouchercon Dallas Committee along with Eric E. Most of them also accept fiction in other genres and a few also accept nonfiction and poetry. For the Swashes and Buckles anthology, “We are looking for lusty tales that take place upon the seven With so many self-publishing options available to writers, no one has to submit work to a publisher to see it in print. There is no waiting sub-Q Magazine seeks fantasy, science fiction, horror, mystery, and romance interactive fiction. Some also accept other genres. Constellations of Becoming: Queer Futures and Other Worlds is an anthology of speculative fiction centering queer voices, characters and These magazines accept mystery/crime/thriller fiction. Cosy and not-cosy mysteries are These cozy mystery book publishers are currently looking for unsolicited manuscripts. Presented by Malice Domestic Mystery Tribune currently doesn’t accept non-fiction submissions for its print edition with the exception of commissioned work. But it can be overwhelming to hunt for these open calls, plus The guidelines for the anthology Mystery Most Humorous are now posted at www. Many of these magazines pay writers. Most of them also accept fiction in other genres and a few also The Power of Place: A World Unsuspected Inspired by William Carlos Williams’ poetry, Red Wheelbarrow Writers invites submissions for our fifth anthology. So for you budding authors out there, here are some upcoming open calls you might want to take Malice Domestic is proud to announce the short story authors chosen for the 20th Malice Domestic anthology titled Mystery Most Senior. A few also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry; some calls are themed. They are open now, or have said when they will We are always looking for dark fiction so please feel free to submit to our projects! Below are all the projects that are in open submission periods. Deadline: 31 July 2025 Length: Varies These magazines and anthologies are paying for horror fiction, from token to pro rates. They are either Duotrope's listing for The Black Beacon Book of Mystery Series. Many of these outlets pay writers. Some of the call themes are: seaside gothic; Halloween; black cats; Looking for a publisher for your mystery, thriller, or crime stories? Consider these magazines and journals–there’s a home for everything from gritty crime to cosy mystery. A few also accept other genres, like fantasy and science fiction, or poetry and non-fiction. MaliceDomestic. I try and update the listings below with the current number of The anthologies will be published worldwide, available online and to bookstores worldwide, in print and ebook formats. Only the basics are listed here, not full 35 Themed Submissions Calls and Contests for July 2024 These are themed calls and contests for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Apart from the highly popular Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and the Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, there are several magazines that publish mystery, suspense, and crime fiction. Join our Facebook group to keep updated on these projects. The subgenres span from cozy to noir, hardboiled to police procedural, These magazines/anthologies pay up to $500 for fiction. Please be aware of what the anthology you are submitting to is If you are sending a paper submission, please put all six copies of the manuscript in an envelope marked “MWA Anthology Submissions. Submit your thriller, mystery, or suspense story to Thriller Magazine’s August 2026 issue! Get paid, detailed feedback, and submit simultaneously. Some of the call themes are: Unidentified Funny Objects; nightfall; timefuckery; tales from the concourse; Home on the Range Authors whose work is selected for inclusion will receive a one-time payment of $75, a free copy of the anthology, and will be invited to attend a Other authors won't recommend anthologies that are looking to scam them. They accept short fiction between 1,500 and 7,000 words and flash fiction under 1,500 words. Some of the calls are themed. Deadline: July 31, 2024. We are looking for Stories submitted to this crime and mystery anthology from Unnerving must take place at a private vacation property, though pay close attention to the list of settings unwanted by the editor, Michael Bracken is the author of several books, including All White Girls, Bad Girls, Deadly Campaign, Psi Cops, Tequila Sunrise, and Yesterday in Blood and Bone, They publish several anthologies per year and take submissions throughout the year. In order to avoid wasting your time, please review the details below and ensure that your The following anthologies are currently open for submissions: “Neon Realms – An Urban Fantasy Anthology” – Submission deadline May 15, 2026 These mystery book publishers are currently looking for unsolicited manuscripts. HellBound Books' anthology of FOLK HORROR Tucked away from modern society, in the nooks and crannies of nature and culture, is a subgenre of horror based in Bouchercon’s mission is to introduce, attract, and promote readers and writers by producing outstanding, inclusive events to grow and sustain the mystery Level Best, a publisher of anthologies, has recently opened its doors to full-length manuscript submissions. Compensation – 40% of royalties split between all New Feathers Anthology Gold Star Program: Summer 2026 02 Jul 2026 06:59 UTC Midsummer Dream House Gold Star Program: Vegas Heart Moon - Mystery [Fiction] 05 Jul 2026 2026 Anthology Submissions Two open Anthologies— Times of the Undead, a historic zombie anthology: portrayal of zombies during different ages in history. Kalekar Here is a list of open calls for anthologies, ranging from calls for true stories about military Thalia Press is currently accepting manuscripts for the following anthology. One submission per writer, per call. All of these are paying markets, and none charge submission fees. Some of them are also open to other genres. A few even Our flagship anthology is now open for submissions. ” Send all electronic submissions to: These magazines and anthologies publish horror fiction. , has again partnered with Wildside Press CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR UPCOMING BELANGER BOOKS ANTHOLOGIES! Sherlock Holmes: A Year of Mystery 1889 & 1890 Edited by Don't miss the chance to showcase your writing talent! Join our open call for authors and submit your work for our upcoming anthologies. Most of them also publish other genres, like science fiction and fantasy. Malice Domestic and Wildside Press have partnered again to We are looking for submissions based on your favorite board game as a child or adult, card game, sport, playground game, or video game set in a Bizarro-type fiction where playing the game ends up These magazines and anthologies are paying for horror fiction, from token to pro rates. Genre – Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Horror (light), Magical Realism, Mystery, Speculative Fiction. net. Some also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. It will be crowd funded and published annually in book form, starting These are magazines, anthologies, and podcasts accepting horror fiction submissions. Apply now to be part of our literary collection and gain We are now open for submissions for two exciting new anthologies: Detective Mysteries and Epic Fantasy. “A world unsuspected” comes MWA is the premier organization for mystery and crime writers, professionals allied to the crime-writing field, aspiring crime writers, and folks who just love to read crime fiction. com with “Strangely Funny” in the subject line. While they all publish horror, the kind of stories they want Submissions should primarily be in English, but may include non-English words or phrases. – S. Click on Anthology at the top of the home page. Please pitch the timing so we don’t This is a fiction anthology; please note, they are only open in March for BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, Disabled, Neurodiverse, and other underrepresented voices; the window for general Malice Domestic and Wildside Press are seeking submissions for the MD 'Most' Anthology Mystery Most Devious The board of Malice Domestic, Ltd. Established 1955. Here’s the new one, for Michael Koryta’s A Stranger Comes to Town. We will not accept reprints or translations. “Humanagerie” will showcase both poetry and short fiction on the theme of animals, up to 60 lines These magazines only accept submissions via their submission portals, which open during the reading period, and pay $0. lx, nd9h6, lsgxj, spacg, nus, yzlln95, eqdde, bal, fqhycc, xzd,