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Local Spec Fic Publications
| Publication | Official URL | Format (monthly, annual, etc) | Online or print? | Paying? | Language | Submission formats | Contact info | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Speculative Fiction | Annual | Yes | English | Short stories | Published by Dean and Nikki Alfar | An annual anthology compiling short works by Filipino authors writing in English. | ||
| The Digest of Philippine Genre Stories | http://philippine genrestories. blogspot.com |
Quarterly | Yes | English | Short stories | Published by Kenneth Yu | A quarterly anthology of speculative work in English by writers of Filipino heritage. Continuously accepts genre fiction (fantasy, science-fiction, speculative, crime, mystery, detective, horror, suspense). | |
| Philippines Graphic | Weekly | Yes | English, Filipino | Short stories, poems, essays | E-mail: graphiceditorial @philippine graphic.net |
For literary submissions, use the same e-mail address with the subject line: ATTENTION: Literary Editors | ||
| Philippines Free Press | http://philippines freepress. wordpress.com |
Weekly | Print and Online | Yes | English, Filipino | Short stories, poems, essays | E-mail: freemanila2002 @yahoo.com Send literary submissions to fpliterary@ |
The Philippines Free Press was established in 1907 and is the oldest news weekly in the Philippines. Its literary contest is one of most prestigious in the country. |
| Story Philippines | http://story philippines.com |
Quarterly | Yes | English | Short stories, digital artwork, plays | Please send all submissions to: englishm publishing@ yahoo.com. Only email submissions with complete name and contact details will be considered. |
Story Philippines welcomes and considers submissions of new fiction stories and one act plays under 7,000 words, as well as paintings, photographs, and digital art from Philippine citizens or individuals of Philippine ancestry. | |
| Anvil Fantasy | http://www. anvilpublishing .com |
Yes | English, Filipino | Novels | See their editorial procedures for production guidelines. | |||
| Liwayway Magasin | Weekly | Yes | Filipino | Short stories, poems | Submit to liwayway_ manilabulletin@ yahoo.com |
Ang Liwayway ay bukas para sa lahat ng mga taong may kakayahan sa pagsusulat ng maikling kuwento, sanaysay, tula at ibang may kaugnayan sa Panitikang Filipino. | ||
| Crafters | http://talecraft. komikasi.com/ |
Monthly | Online | Not presently | English, Filipino | Short stories, essays | Email the EIC at lakandavid inocencio @gmail.com. You can also join the Talecraft Yahoogroup for info and updates. |
A new publication taking off from the Talecraft story-creation game. Contributors wanted, beginning writers welcome. Visit their website and download the PDF of issue 1 for free! |
| Dagmay | http://dagmay. kom.ph |
Weekly | Print and Online | Cebuano, Filipino, Davaoeno, Kiniray-a, or English | Short stories, poems, essays | Email: davaowriters guild@yahoo. com.ph |
Although reduced to just a single page now, DAGMAY will come out as a literary page of SunStar Davao every Sunday. We therefore invite everyone to submit to davaowritersguild@ yahoo.com.ph their short fiction, poems, or essays about anything in general but preferably about matters or places or people or feelings about being a Davaoeno here and now. ~ from the About Page |
International Spec Fic Publications
| Publication | Official URL | Format (monthly, annual, etc) | Online or print? | Paying? | Language | Submission formats | Contact info | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Town Drunk | http://www. thetowndrunk.org /contents.aspx |
Monthly | Online | Yes | English | Short stories | Contact form | The Town Drunk publishes lighthearted and humorous short stories that contain an element of science fiction, fantasy, or the supernatural. Horror tropes are welcome, but they must receive a lighthearted treatment. Cross-genre work is also welcome. Most importantly, we seek to offer stories that are fun to read, leaving our readers smiling and eager to share what they've read. |
| Clarkesworld Magazine | http://clarkesworld magazine.com |
Monthly | Online, print (chapbook format) | Yes | English | Short stories | Submission info | Clarkesworld Magazine is an online venue and chapbook series for short works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. |
| Fantasy Magazine | http://www. darkfantasy.org/ |
Weekly | Online | Yes | English | Short stories, essays | Submission info | We are looking for stories that delight, entertain, and enrapture readers, stories ranging from delicious treats that melt on the tongue, leaving only a trace of sweetness, to the dark and poignant tale whose memory lingers with you for days, perhaps years. Fantasy Magazine is entertainment for the intelligent genre reader — send us stories of the fantastic that make us think, and tell us what it is to be human while amazing us with your mastery of language and story elements. |
| Serendipity | http://www. magicalrealism. co.uk |
Monthly | Online | English | Short stories | Submission info | Serendipity considers only work that incorporates a magical realist ethic. | |
| Strange Horizons | http://strange horizons.com |
Weekly | Online | Yes | English | Short stories, essays, poetry, artwork, others | Submission info | "We want stories that have some literary depth but aren't boring; styles that are unusual yet readable; structures that balance inventiveness with traditional narrative. We like characters we can care about. We like settings and cultures that we don't see all the time in speculative fiction." |
| Wizards of the Coast Discoveries | http://ww2.wizards. com/Books/ discoveries/ |
English | Novels | Submission info | "Submissions are accepted annually between the dates of September 1st and February 1st. Any submissions received outside of that timeframe will not be read." | |||
| Asimov's Science Fiction | http://www. asimovs.com |
Monthly | Print and online | Yes | English | Short stories | Submission info | Asimov's Science Fiction magazine is an established market for science fiction stories. |
| Coyote Wild | http://www. coyotewild mag.com |
Quarterly | Online | Yes | English | Short stories | Submission info | Coyote Wild is a speculative fiction magazine: Speculative fiction contains science fiction, fantasy, horror, or magical realism elements. |
| Weird Tales | http://www.weird tales.net |
Monthly | Print and online | Yes | English | Short stories, essays, poetry | Submission info | "WEIRD TALES has enjoyed a devoted following for many decades as the very first magazine of gothic fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. Founded in 1923, the pioneering publication introduced the world to such counter-culture icons as Cthulhu the alien monster god and Conan the Barbarian." |
| New Myths | http://63.64. 44.120/index.pacq |
Quarterly | Online | Yes | English | Short stories, essays, poetry, others | A very new fantasy and SF e-zine. Its first issue came out in December 1, 2007. | |
| Atom Jack | http://atomjack magazine.com/ 8/main.htm |
Bi-monthly | Online | Yes | English | Short stories, artwork, essays, poetry | Submission info | This publication prefers science fiction and science fantasy, but does not publish pure fantasy. |
| Noctem Aeternus | http://www.michael knost.com |
Quarterly | Online | Yes | English | Shor tstories | Submission info | A free subscription-only PDF publication that accepts mostly horror stories. Science fiction, mystery, western, or fantasy elements are acceptable, however, there should be no doubt the story is horror. First issue came out in January 2008. [MARKET CLOSED] |
| Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet | http://www. lcrw.net/ issues/index.htm |
Yes | English | Short stories, essays, poetry, artwork | Submission info | Does not accept email submissions. "We accept fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and black and white art*. The fiction we publish most of tends toward but is not limited to the speculative. This does not mean only quietly desperate stories. We will consider items that fall out with regular categories. We do not publish gore, sword and sorcery or pornography. We can discuss these terms if you like. There are places for them all, this is not one of them." | ||
| Realms of Fantasy | http://www.rof magazine.com/ |
Bi-monthly | Print and Online (1 story a month) | Yes | English | Short stories, artwork | Submission info | Does not accept email submissions. "Stories should be no longer than 10,000 words, and can address any area in the realms of fantasy: heroic, contemporary, traditional, feminist, dark, light, and the ever-popular "unclassifiable." What we do not want to see is standard SF‹this means no alien worlds, no hard-edged technology, no FTL drives, etc." |
| Shimmer | http://www.shimmer zine.com/ |
Quarterly | Yes | English | Short stories | Submission info | "Shimmer will continue to read regular stories during the Clockwork Jungle submission period." | |
| Mindflights | http://mind flights.com |
Print and online | Yes | English | Short stories, essays, poetry, artwork, others | Submission info | "We are ecumenical in nature, and though grounded in Christian principles and traditional values, we do not set out to promote the practices or beliefs of any particular denomination. Within our pages, readers will find, besides works with specific Christian content, works that honor the values and tenets of a wide variety of faith traditions." | |
| Abyss & Apex | http://www.abyss andapex.com/ index.html |
Quarterly | Print and Online | Yes | English | Short stories, poetry | Submission info | 1) "We will consider dark speculative fiction, but we do not publish horror. We won't publish extremely graphic violent or sexual content or over-the-top gore, and we are turned off by gratuitous foul language." 2) "The submissions editors at Abyss & Apex read short fiction and flash during designated reading periods ONLY, four times a year. Short fiction and flash received outside of these designated reading periods will be deleted without acknowledgment." |
| Ideomancer | http://www.ideo mancer.com/ main/ideoMain.htm |
Quarterly | Online | Yes | English | Short stories, poetry | Submission info | "Ideomancer publishes science fiction, fantasy, horror, slipstream, and flash fiction. We are looking for stories that explore the edges of ideas, stories that subvert, refute and push the limits. We want unique pieces from authors willing to explore non-traditional narratives, take chances with tone, structure and execution, and take risks." |
| Electric Velocipede | http://www.electric velocipede.com/ |
Quarterly | Print and online | Yes | English | Short stories, poetry | Submission info | Only accepts submissions during April through June and October through December. "I want to see something different. I want to see something unusual. I want to see stories that are . . . a little weird. If you've read the zine, you know what that means. If you recognize the names of the people in the zine, you'll probably have an idea of what I want. Science fiction is fine; I just don't care for hardcore nuts and bolts. Fantasy is fine; I'm just not all that comfortable with elves, dwarves, unicorns, etc. Cross-genre is more than fine, and weird is just about perfect. I am not actively looking for horror." - John Klima, editor |
| Fantasy & Science Fiction | http://www. sfsite.com/fsf/ |
Monthly | Yes | English | Short stories, art (cartoons) | Submission info | A multi-awarded market founded in 1949. Does not accept email submissions. Receives SF and fantasy stories, but requires SF elements in all stories. | |
| Analog Science Fiction and Fact | http://www.analog sf.com/index.html |
Monthly | Yes | English | Short stories, essays | Submission info | "The science can be physical, sociological, psychological. The technology can be anything from electronic engineering to biogenetic engineering. But the stories must be strong and realistic, with believable people (who needn't be human) doing believable things–no matter how fantastic the background might be." | |
| Talebones | http://www. talebones.com/ |
Quarterly | Yes | English | Short stories, poetry | Submission info | A semi-professional magazine that features SF and dark fantasy. Does not accept email submissions. | |
| Cemetery Dance | http://www. cemetery dance.com/ page/CDP/SFNT |
Bi-monthly | Yes | English | Short stories | Submission info | World Fantasy Award-winning magazine of horror, dark mystery, and suspense. Does not accept email submissions | |
| Eclipse 2 | http://www. jonathanstrahan. com.au/wp/ |
Annual | Yes | English | Short stories | jstrahan(at) iinet(dot)au |
Check out this post by jonathan strahan. ~ submitted by banzai cat | |
| AlienSkin Magazine | http://alienskinmag. com/main.htm |
Bi-monthly | Online | Yes | English | Short stories | Submission info | They are very strict with their guidelines. Failure to follow their guidelines might lead to AlienSkin's publishing contributor's name in a "Hall of Shame". As of 07/24/08, it seems they are also closed to featured fiction, but are open to flash fiction submissions. |
| Flashing Swords Ezine | http://flashingswords. sfreader.com |
Quarterly | Print and Online | Yes | English | Short stories, others | Submission info | Currently closed, but will reopen soon at the end of August, 2008 |
* If you’re curious, check out Submitting to the Black Hole for many international magazine and book publishers’ response times.
International Market Directories
| Website | Comments |
|---|---|
| LOCUS Online | Excellent resource not only for writing markets, but also online forums, blogs, etc. |
| SFWA.org's Market List | Links to other directory services online. |
| Ralan's Webstravaganza | Comprehensive and up-to-date resource on writing markets all over the world. |
| StoryPilot's Science Fiction & Fantasy Market Engine | A powerful search engine for narrowing down your international market search. |
| Duotrope's Digest | "A database of over 2050 current markets for short fiction, poetry, and novels/collections. Use this page to search for markets that may make a fine home for the piece you just polished." |
| Spicy Green Iguana | "This site is designed for writers of Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy, as well as artists and readers searching for new markets to submit their work. I've compiled over 650 speculative fiction magazine links (some dead) for you to browse." - Matt Hayes, webmaster |
| Scifimatter.com's Online Magazines and Ezines Link Directory |