- SpecFic Paying Markets -

Updated: (CET)

189 market listings
2 new & 19 updated

NEWEST MARKETS ADDED:
Necrography - quarterly print; h/df (fic/nonfic/poem/art/photo); pays <$30
Steampod - fortnightly podcast; steampunk only (fic); pays $20

UPDATED:
Leading Edge - new postal address
Flytrap - open to subs
Anthrolations - web site back up
Demon Minds - word count reduction
Grim GafFitti - new pub schedule & reading periods
Darwin's Evolution - change of pub schedule
ByLine - new management/editor & e-mail address
Science Fiction Quarterly - declared dead
Star*Line - closed to subs until July 2008
Gryphenwood - closed by the editors
A Cappella Zoo - reading period, RT, 1st issue PubDate changed
Dark Discoveries - temp. closed to subs
Loki's Journal - new e-mail addresses
Oddlands Magazine - now accept reprints & response time lengthens
Midnight Street - temp. closed to all subs
Coyote Wild - re-opened; open to subs
AlienSkin - new pay rate & word count as of Oct/Nov issue
Dark Animus - open to subs; print antho out; will be quarterly e-zine, same pay; Dark Animus Awards open
Labyrinth Inhabitant Magazine - new pay raise

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UPDATE - 23 June 2008: reading period, RT, 1st issue PubDate changed
  • A CAPPELLA ZOO - semiannual POD; most genres (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: $5/published page ($50 max). Words: <10k. RT: <2 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: YES. (Q).
    Yearly Reading Periods: 01May-30Jun & 01Nov-31Dec1st Issue Debut: October 2008
    MARKET NOTE - 30 March 2008: booked full though early 2009, closed to all submissions until further notice
  • AFTERBURN SF - biweekly e-zine; sf/f/h (fic). Pay: $30. Words: 1-10k (not firm). RT: <60 days (query if <75 days). Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).   (DLS)
  • ALBEDO ONE - tri-annual print; sf/f/h (fic). Pay: €100 for readers best-of-issue story, otherwise 1 copy. Words: prefers 2½-8k. RT: 2-4 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: yes. Editorial Staff (QS).
    UPDATE - 08 June 2008: new pay rate & word count as of Oct/Nov issue (still seeking for Jun/Jul & Aug/Sep at old rate/count); micro & flash fiction only
  • ALIENSKIN - bimonthly webzine; sf/f/h (flash/micro-fic). Pay: flash=$10, micro-fic=exposure. Words: flash=½-1k, micro-fic: 150 exactly. RT: <2 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • ALLEGORY - tri-annual webzine; most genres (fic/nonfic). Pay: $15. Words: 5k (not firm). RT: 4 wks (in sub cycle, see web site). Reprints: yes. E-subs: only. Ty Drago, Editor (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 28Feb08: closed to submissions until further notice
  • ANATHEMA - monthly webzine; sf/f/h, SpecFic of all kinds (fic). Pay: $25. Words: <5k. RT: <3 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: (QS).
  • ANDROIDS 2 - quarterly e-zine; pulp sf (fic/art). Pay: $25. Words: <3½k. RT: 1-3 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).   See also Man's Story 2, Paranormal Romance 2, & Vampires 2
  • ANDROMEDA SPACEWAYS INFLIGHT MAGAZINE (ASIM) - bimonthly print; sf/f/h, keyword: fun (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: 1.25AU¢/word (AU$20 min.), AU$10 for poetry & Flash. Words: <10k (<20k for subscribers & Aus/NZ writers). RT: <7 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. Robbie Matthews, General Manager (Q).   Yearly Reading Period: 16 January to 30 November (closed 1 December to 15 January)
    MARKET NOTE - 03Sep07: closed to flash submissions until further notice
  • ANOTHEREALM - monthly webzine; all SpecFic (fic/contest). Pay: $25 (fic only). Words: 1-5k. RT: 2 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: yes. Gary Markette, Senior Editor (QS).
    UPDATE - 3 July 2008: web site back up
    Robert Laughlin
  • ANTHROLATIONS - print; anthropomorphic (fic/art). Pay: ½¢/word. Words: 3-6k (flexible). RT: <2 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. Jeff Eddy & Kristopher Schnee, Editors (Q).
  • AOIFE'S KISS - quarterly print & E-zine (not identical); f/sf/h/s&s (fic/nonfic). Pays ¼¢/word ($5 min.) for up to 6k words. RT: <2 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: yes. (QS).   See also "Between Kisses".
  • APEX SCIENCE FICTION & HORROR DIGEST - quarterly print; dark sf/h/df (fic/flash/art). Pay: 2½¢/word +2 copies/props/bio. Words: <10k. RT: <4 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: prefers. Jason Sizemore, Editor (QS).   Yearly Reading Periods: 01Jan-31May; 01Jul-30Nov, closed Jun & Dec
  • ASTROPOETICA - webzine; all genres, astronomical (poem). Pay: $5. Lines: no limits. RT: 1-3 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: e-mail only. Emily Gaskin, Editor (Q).
  • ATOMJACK - bimonthly webzine; sf (fic/flash/nonfic/poem/art/comics). Pay: $10. Words: <5k. RT: <1 month. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Adicus Ryan Garton, Editor (QS).
  • BALLISTA - semiannual print; h/paranorm/suprnat/macabre/df (fic). Pay: £5 +copy. Words: <3½k. RT: <6 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: prefers. Paul Neads & Andrew Myers, Editors (QS).
  • BIG OLE FACE OF MONSTER - quarterly print; h (fic/nonfic/reviews/art). Pay: <2½¢/word +2 copies. Words: <5k. RT: 1-2 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: prefers. Mitchell Smith & Jenni Morrison-Smith, Editors (QS).
             Deadlines: 15 Feb, 15 May, 15 August, 15 Nov
  • BEYOND CENTAURI - quarterly print; sf/f/e-g*; ages: 9-15. (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: to $5. Words: 2k max. (25 lines). RT: 1 month. Reprints: query. E-subs: only. (QS).    (*e-g="ewww-gross")
  • BIRKENSNAKE - semiannual print; any genre, experimental (fic). Pay: 1¢/word. Words: <30k. RT: <2 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: NONE. (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 23Feb08: closed to all submissions until further notice
  • BLACK INK HORROR - 3Xyear print; h/dark (fic/poem/art). Pay: $10. Words: 1-3k. RT: 60 days. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 24 May 2008: closed to all submissions until next reading period, TBA
  • BLAZING! ADVENTURES MAGAZINE - quarterly webzine; sf/f/adv/thrill, classic/modern pulp only (fic/nonfic). Pay: $5. Words: <5k. RT: <2 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 22Jun07: guidelines page is down; closed to all submissions until further notice
  • THE BLUE LADY: The Magazine of Dark Fiction - 2Xyear print; h/dark genres (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: ¼¢/word +copy. Words: <5k. RT: <3 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. Donna Taylor Burgess, Editor (QS).
  • BORDERLANDS - 3 x year print; sf/f/h (fic/nonfic/art) by Australian writers. Pay: up to $50. Words: ½-10k (prefers 1-6k). Reprints: query. E-subs: prefers. Editorial Committee.
  • BREATH & SHADOW - quarterly webzine, authors must be disabled!; all genres (fic/nonfic/poem/drama). Pay: <$25. Words: <5k. RT: 3-5 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • BREW CITY MAGAZINE - quarterly e-zine; all genres (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: $100 for featured stories, others get exposure. Words: within reason. RT: 1 month max. Reprints: query. E-subs: only. Kenneth Brosky, Editor (QS).
  • BUST DOWN THE DOOR & EAT ALL THE CHICKENS - 2-3 times/year print; absurdist/surrealist (fic). Pay: $10 +copy. Words: <2-5k. RT: 4-6 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
    UPDATE - 25 June 2008: new management/editor & e-mail address
    Bob Burnett
  • BYLINE - monthly print; mainstrm/lit/genres, humor okay (fic/nonfic/poem). Pay: variable scale +1-year subscription, poetry=1 copy. Words: <3k (shorter is better). RT: not given. Reprints: no. E-subs: POETRY ONLY! (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 11Feb08: closed to general & novella submissions until further notice
  • BYZARIUM - monthly e-zine; sf/f/h (fic). Pay: story=<$10; novella=$10/chapter. Words: ss=½-5k; nov=75-150 pages (not firm). RT: 2 weeks max. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • CABINET DES FÉES - annual print; fairy tales, any genre (fic/flash/poem). Pay: $5. Words: <5k. RT: 8 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • CEZANNE'S CARROT - quarterly webzine; visionary lit/metaphys/MagReal/humor, etc. (fic/nonfic/art). Pay: 2 Ed.Choices @ $25/month each, otherwise exposure. Words: <3k. RT: 4-8 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 07Mar07: backlogged; closed to all submissions until further notice
  • CHALLENGING DESTINY - quarterly e-zine (sold at Fictionwise); sf/f (fic/art). Pay: 1¢(Can)/word + 2 copies. Words: 2-10k (not firm). RT: 1-4 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: NO. Dave Switzer, Editor (Q).
             Yearly Reading Period: September through June (closed July & August)
    MARKET NOTE - 22 May 2008: temporarily closed to all submissions; reopening TBA here
  • CHAMPAGNE SHIVERS - annual print; h (fic/flash/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: <$7 (art <$12) +copy. Words: ½-2½k (20-30 lines). RT: 1 week. Reprints: yes for fic/nonfic. E-subs: TEMP. CLOSED. (Q).
  • CHAOS THEORY: TALES ASKEW - biannual webzine; all SpecFic (fic). Pays $10 (via PayPal). Words: no limit. RT: 6+ weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: only. Arthur A. Roberts, et al, Editors (QS).
  • CHARACTERS - triannual print; most genres, prefers kid & teen writers (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: $5 +copy. Words: <2k. RT: <1 month. Reprints: query. E-subs: NONE. Cindy Davis, Editor (Q).
  • CLONEPOD - bimonthly audio zine; sf/f (fic). Pay: $25. Words: 2-7k. RT: <1 month. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    UPDATE - 11 June 2008: re-opened; open to submissions
  • COYOTE WILD - quarterly e-zine; all genres, quirky (fic/flash/nonfic/poem). Pay: 1¢/word (poem: $10). Words: <10k (query if longer). RT: 60 days after sub period. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • CRIME AND SUSPENSE - bimonthly e-zine/audio; crime/sus/mys cross-genre with h/sf (fic/nonfic), themes. Pay: flash=$5, fic=$10, audio fic=$15. Words: <4k. RT: 2-4 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. .
  • CRIMEWAVE - biannual print; Crime/MYS/Thriller with H or DF elements (fic). Pay: 50£/story for up to 40k. RT: 3 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: NONE. Andy Cox, Editor (Q).
  • DAIKAIJUZINE - quarterly webzine; sf/h/f/mainstrm (fic/nonfic (query 1st)/poem). Pay: <$5. Words: <5k. RT: 1-2 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLINE FORM. (Q).
    UPDATE - 06 June 2008: open to general submissions; print antho now out; change to quarterly e-zine with some print issues, same pay; Dark Animus Awards open
  • DARK ANIMUS - quarterly e-zine (some print issues); most genres (fic/poem). Pay: <¼AU¢/word +copy. Words: <8k (prefers 4k). RT: <8 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
    UPDATE - 23 June 2008: backlogged; closed to submissions until sometime in the Fall 2008; new submission reader added, Ginger LaJeunesse
    Greg Schwartz
  • DARK DISCOVERIES - quarterly print; h (fic/nonfic/art). Pay: 1-3¢/word (min/max=$20-$40). Words: ½-5k. RT: 8-9 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: yes. (QS).
    UPDATE - 25 June 2008: changes to bimonthly publishing schedule
  • DARWIN'S EVOLUTIONS: A Journal of Speculative Fiction - bimonthly e-zine/POD; sf/f, broad sub-genre (fic/nonfic/art/comics). Pay: 1¼¢/word ($20 min). Words: 5-10k (not firm). RT: <1 month. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).   Yearly Reading Periods: 01Jan-30Nov
    UPDATE - 30 June 2008: word count reduction
    Robert Laughlin
  • DEMON MINDS - free-access web archive (password for mature stories); h (fic/poem/art). Pays: $25 for featured work, others=exposure. Words: <7½k. RT: 1-2 months. Reprints: maybe. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
  • DIET SOAP - quarterly themed print & nonthemed e-zine; dissident/surreal (fic/nonfic/poem/art/photo); themes: see GLs. Pay: $5. Words: ½-4k. RT: ASAP. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Douglas Lain, & MK Hobson, Editors (QS).
  • DOG VERSUS SANDWICH - frequently updated webzine; sf/f/h/weird/offbeat/exp. (fic/flash/poem). Pay: fic=AU$50; poem/flash=$10. Words: <10k (prefers <6k). RT: 1 month. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. Ben Payne, Editor (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 21Apr08: on hiatus after 01Jun08 issue & closed to all submissions until 01Jan09
  • DOWN IN THE CELLAR - quarterly webzine; h/dark (fic/nonfic/poem). Pay: <$20. Words: <5k (not firm). RT: 4-8 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • DRABBLECAST - weekly POD/Audio; sf/f/h/comedy/bizarre (fic). Pay: 1½¢/word. Words: ½-2k. RT: 1 week. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES - 3Xyear print; f/sf/h (flash/poem/art). Pay: $10/piece +2 copies. Words: <2 single-spaced pages (prefers <1). RT: 2-6 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: YES. David C. Kopaska-Merkel, Editor (QS).
  • DREAMS & VISIONS - semi-annual print; spiritual, all genres (fic). Pay: 1¢/word. Words: 2-6k. RT: 4-8 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: no. Steve Stanton, Editor (Q).
  • THE DREAM PEOPLE - biannual webzine; bizarro (fic/flash/nonfic/art). Pay: the price of a local martini. Words: <1k (prefers 5-500). RT: 1 month. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. D. Harlan Wilson, Editor-in-Chief (QS)
  • DRED - triannual (Feb/Jun/Oct) webzine; h/dark (fic/art/photo). Pay: $25. Words: <4k. RT: <60 days. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. Bill Hughes, Editor (QS).
  • THE DUNESTEEF AUDIO FICTION MAGAZINE - weekly audio; all genres, focus sf/f/h (fic/flash). Pay: 4/10¢ ($0.004) per word. Words: <10k (query if longer). RT: <4 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • THE EDGE OF PROPINQUITY - monthly webzine; modern SpecFic/h (fic). Pay: $50. Words: 2-6k (>6k query). RT: 4-8 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. Jennifer Brozek, Editor (QS).
  • ELECTRIC SPEC - triannual e-zine; sf/f/macabre (fic). Pay: $20. Words: <7k. RT: <1 month. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 20Mar08: closed to all submissions until further notice; details HERE
  • ELECTRIC VELOCIPEDE - bi-annual print; sf/SpecLit (fic/poem). Pay: 1¢/word (min=$25). Words: <10k (query if >10k). RT: <3 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: YES. (Q).
             Yearly Reading Periods: Apr-Jun & Oct-Dec; closed other months
  • ESCAPE VELOCITY - 6-X-year print; hard sf (fic/nonfic). Pay: fic: US=$20, Non-US=$10 +copy, nonfic=negotiated. Words: <5k. RT: 3-6 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 06Apr08: Keep them coming! - open to <13K stories for #7, the POD-DVD double local author issue; Video Details
  • ETHEREAL GAZETTE - biannual print; litfic/weird inspirational/h with real-life element, no erotica! (fic/nonfic/photo); age >18 only & Chicago ties. Pay $15 (+$ for Tabloid Purposes authors). Words: <8k. RT: instantly. Reprints: yes. E-subs: YES. Nickolaus Pacione, Editor (QS). #7 PubDate: OPEN
  • EVERY DAY FICTION - daily webzine; all genres (fic/poem). Pay: $3 & link. Words: <1k. RT: <60 days. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLINE FORM. Jordan Lapp & Camille Campbell, Editors (Q).   (DLS)
  • FARRAGO'S WAINSCOT - quarterly e-zine; all SpecFic genres; prefers slipstream, interstitial, or experimental (fic/nonfic/poem/experimental). Pay: $5. Words: 1-10k. RT: 1-3 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • FEAR AND TREMBLING MAGAZINE - monthly webzine; h (fic/poem/art). Pay: $5 for fic/poetry (exposure for art). Words: <3k (prefers). RT: <1 month. Reprints: yes. E-subs: online form only. John Kuhn, Editor (Q).
  • FICTITIOUS FORCE - semiannual print; sf/slipstrm/hard sf/f (fic). Pay: 1¢/word (>12½=$50). Words: 2-40k. RT: 2-4 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: e-mail only. Jonathan Laden, Editor (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 16May07: overstocked & closed to poetry submissions until further notice
  • THE FIFTH DI... - quarterly webzine; sf/f (fic/poem). Pay: <$7. Words: <7½k (query if longer). RT: 2 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: yes (.doc, .rtf, IBoE). J. Alan Erwine, Editor (Q).
  • FIREFOX NEWS - monthly webzine; all genres (fic/nonfic). Pay: fic=$25; nonfic=99% of ad revenues. Words: no limits. RT: <1 month. Reprints: non-web. E-subs: ONLY. (QS)
  • THE FIRST LINE - quarterly print; all genres (fic/nonfic). Pays $20 +copy for 300-3000 words. RT: 2 weeks after deadline. Reprints: no. E-subs: prefers. David LaBounty & Jeff Adams, Publishers/Co-Editors.
            Deadline: Spring - 1 Feb; Summer - 1 May; Fall - 1 Aug; Winter - 1 Nov
    MARKET NOTE - 07Feb08: booked full for 2008, closed to all submissions, expects to reopen mid-September 2008
  • FLASHING SWORDS - quarterly print; most high f/hist adv (fic/flash/nonfic/poem/). Pay (by length): <1¢/word (max $60); poem=<$15. Words: <7½k. RT: receipt=3 days; final=10 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: PREFERS. (QS).
  • FLASH ME MAGAZINE - quarterly webzine; all genres (fic). Pay: <$20. Words: 1k max. RT: 1 month. Reprints: yes. E-subs: only. Jennifer Michaels, Senior Editor (Q).   Yearly Issue Deadlines (always open to subs): 31Mar; 30Jun; 30Sep; 31Dec
  • FLASHQUAKE - quarterly webzine; all genres/mainstrm, literary (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pays <$25 for up to 1k words. RT: 1 week b4 pub date. Reprints: yes. E-subs: yes. Debi Orton, Publisher (Q).
            Yearly Reading Periods: (see web site GLs)
  • A FLY IN AMBER - bimonthly webzine; all genres (fic/flash/art). Pay: $10-20. Words: <10k. RT: <60 days. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
    UPDATE - 01 July 2008: open to submissions until 15 August 2008
  • FLYTRAP - semiannual print; most genres; no hard sf/S&S/west/mys (fic/nonfic). Pay: $10. Words: <5k. RT: 6 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: prefers. (QS).
  • FROM THE ASYLUM BOOKS & PRESS - yearly print/monthly webzine; all SpecFic (no war or romance), humor ok (fic/flash/poem). Pay: $10-25 + 1 print antho copy. Words: 10k max. RT: 1 month. Reprints: yes. E-subs: yes (IBoE only). Katherine Sanger, Editor (QS).
  • FUSION FRAGMENT - quarterly webzine; sf (fic). Pay: $20. Words: 1-6k. RT: <1 month. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. Cavan Terrill, Editor (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 04 June 2008: on hiatus for fiction, poetry, art, & cartoons; posts monthly online reviews, columns, etc.; will publish a print issue, with fiction, perhaps at the end of 2008
  • FUTURES MYSTERY ANTHOLOGY MAGAZINE - bimonthly e-zine (PDF); mys (fic/nonfic/poem/art/cartoons). Pay: $5. Words: ¾-10k. RT: 4 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: only. Lida E. Quillen, Publisher (QS).
  • GLUTONLUMP'S CHILLING TALES - 3x year print/PDF; h (fic/art queries). Pay: $20=editor's choice, others=exposure. Words: 2-4k. RT: 1-2 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. P.S. Gifford, Editor (QS).
  • GOBLIN FRUIT - quarterly webzine; f (myth/fairy tales/surreal) (poem/art queries). Pay: $5 (reprints=$2½). Lines: no limit. RT: <4 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. Amal El-Mohtar/Jessica P. Wick, Editors (QS).
  • GOLDEN VISIONS MAGAZINE - quarterly print & webzine; sf/f/mys, no h (fic/flash). Pay: print: ¼¢/word ($20 max); web: fic=$5, flash=$3. Words: fic=3-5k; flash=<1k. RT: <2 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • THE GREAT BEYOND - weekly podcast, audio magazine; sf/f (fic). Pay: $25-$100. Words: 6-20k. RT: 4-6 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: e-mail only. Amory Sherman Lowe, Editor (QS).
    UPDATE - 28 June 2008: new publication schedule & reading periods
    Robert Laughlin
  • GRIM GRAFFITI - triannual webzine; crime/h/df/dsf (fic). Pay: $10 for editor's choice. Words: ½-1k. RT: 4 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Elizabeth Clifton, Editor (Q).   Yearly Reading Periods: 15Jan-15Feb, 26May-26Jun, 15Sep-15Oct
    UPDATE - 24 June 2008: closed by the editors who are now publishing novels only
  • GRYPHONWOOD - was weekly webzine; f & high f (fic/flash/nonfic/poem/art). Paid: <$2. (Q).
  • THE HARROW - webzine; f/supernatural h (fic/poem/art). Pay: $5 (poem: $3). Words: 7½k max. RT: 4-6 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: only. Dru Pagliassotti, Editor-in-Chief (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 01Apr07: temp. closed to fiction submissions; open to flash
  • HUB - weekly free PDF; sf/f/h (fic/flash/nonfic/art/photo). Pay: $50 (flash=$25). Words: <6k (flash=0.8-1.5k). RT: <12 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: PREFERS. Lee Harris, Fiction Editor (QS).
  • HUNGUR MAGAZINE - biannual print; vampire, vampire sf/f (fic/poem/art). Pay: $10/fic, $4/poem. Words: 1½-4k, 100 lines. RT: 4 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: only. L.A. Story Houry & Terrie Leigh Relf, co-editors (QS).
  • HYPERSONIC TALES - quarterly webzine; sf/f/h/mys & children's fiction (fic/nonfic/art). Pay: $5. Words: 1-7k. RT: <1 month. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLINE FORM. Jonathon Grimes & Angela Scrivener (Q).
  • IDEOMANCER - quarterly e-zine (web/PDF); non-traditional (fic/poem). Pay: 3¢/word (max $40), $6/poem. Words: <7k (flash=<500/poem=no epic). RT: 30 days. Reprints: no. E-subs: only. Marsha Sisolak, Publisher (Q).
             Yearly Readings: Dec-Jan/Mar-Apr/Jun-Jul/Sep-Oct (subs at other times are deleted unread)
  • ILLUMEN - semi-annual print; speculative (nonfic/poem/art). Pay: $10 max. Words: 2k max. RT: up to 4 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: only. Tyree Campbell & Erin Donahoe, Editors (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 29Jan08: on indefinite hiatus; simsubs OK, will keep submissions for future use, if available
  • INCLINATIONS: For Horror Writers - ongoing web site; all horror (fic/nonfic). (Q).
    *No 'J' listings at this time*
  • KALEIDOTROPE - semiannual print; sf/f/h/cross-genre/slipstrm (fic/flash/nonfic/poem/art/comics). Pay: <$5 +2 copies. Words: <10k (query if longer). RT: 1-2 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: PREFERS. (QS).
  • KHIMAIRAL INK - quarterly webzine/PDF; limited genres, lesbian protagonist a must (fic). Pay: $5. Words: <8Wednesday, August 22, 2007k. RT: <6 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: only. (QS).
  • KILLER-WORKS - monthly webzine/annual antho; h (flash). Pay: $5 +antho copy. Words: <1k. RT: <8 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).   Reading Periods: Spring - Fall
    UPDATE - 06 June 2008: new pay raise
  • LABYRINTH INHABITANT MAGAZINE - quarterly webzine; sf/f/h, set in labyrinths/artificial environments (fic/nonfic/poem). Pay: fic: <1½k=$10, 1½-5k=$20, >5k=$40. Words: <8k. RT: 1 month. Reprints: fic=yes; else=no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • LASER & SWORD MAGAZINE - quarterly POD/PDF; f/sf/dystopia/action/adv; fun stories with Christian world view (serial fic/art). Pay: $10 per story. Words: 2½-7½k. RT: 1-2 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: NO, e-query 1st. (Q).
    UPDATE - 02 July 2008: new postal address
    Robert Laughlin
  • LEADING EDGE (BYU) - semi-annual print; classic sf & f (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pays 1¢/word (min. $10) + 2 copies. Words: <15k (prefers <12k). RT: 2-4 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: NONE. (Q).
  • LITERAL LATTE - bimonthly wezine, annual "Best of" antho print; all styles & subjects welcome (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pays copies & subscription (+$50 for 2nd accepted story) for up to 6k words. RT: <5 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: no. Various editors (no e-mail, use online form).
    UPDATE: 16Jun08: new e-mail addresses
  • LOKI'S JOURNAL - bimonthly online PDF; adult fairy tale/df/insolative/MagReal (fic). Pay: $5/story. Words: <3k (firm!). RT: <1 month. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. or (Q).
             1st Issue Debut: 1 August 2008
  • LONE STAR STORIES - bimonthly webzine; SpecFic & interstitial (fic/flash/poem). Pay: $20/story, $10/poem. Words: no limits. RT: 1 week. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Eric T. Marin, Editor (Q).
  • THE LORELEI SIGNAL - quarterly e-zine; f, w/ strong female characters (fic/poem). Pay: $5 (poem: $2) adv. on donations. Words: <10k. 1-3 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Carol Hightshoe, Editor (QS).
             Yearly Reading Periods: 15Jan-15 Feb/15Apr-15 May/15Jul-15Aug/15Oct-15Nov
  • LOVECRAFT'S WEIRD MYSTERIES - 2-3/year print; classic h/supernatural (fic/art). Pay: $10 +copy. Words: 5k max. Reprints: yes. E-subs: no. RT: 3-8 weeks or longer. John Navroth, Editor.
  • MAN'S STORY 2 - quarterly print/monthly e-zine; most genres/action (fic), 60s men's pulp. Pay: $25-50. Words: 1½-3½k (not firm). RT: 30-60 days. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).   See also Androids 2, Paranormal Romance 2 & Vampires 2
  • THE MARTIAN WAVE - quarterly webzine; sf (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pays $10. Words: <7½k words (query if longer). RT: 2 months. Reprints: fic only ($5). E-subs: YES. J. Alan Erwine, Editor (Q).
  • MEMBRA DISJECTA: Scattered Things - quarterly e-zine; any genre (fic/flash/nonfic/poem/art/comics/music/animation), themed (see Fiction section of GLs). Pay: $5 +perks. Words: 100-5000. RT: 2-12 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • MIDNIGHT ECHO - semiannual e-zine (Australian HWA), PDF; df/h (fic). Pay: AU1¢/word. Words: <5k. RT: <8 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    Reading Periods: 1st Issue Debut: 31 October 2008
    UPDATE - 11 June 2008: closed to all submissions until further notice
    Barton Paul Levenson
  • MIDNIGHT STREET - Journeys Into Darkness - triannual print; h/df/sf/slipstrm (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: UK: fic/articles=£2.50/1k words, interviews=£5.00, poem=£2.50, Art=<£7.50 +copy NON-UK: negotiated. Words: <6k (not firm). RT: <3 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: YES. (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - INFO: not all works accepted for the online version will also appear in the quarterly print edition
  • MINDFLIGHTS - monthly online/quarterly print; sf/f/SpecFic (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: ½¢/word ($5-$25). Words: <5k (not firm). RT: 3-4 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLINE FORM. (Q).
  • MURKY DEPTHS - quarterly print; dark SpecFic (fic/nonfic/poem/art/comics). Pay: £1 per 500 words (max=£10). Words: ½-5k, 5-10k query 1st. RT: 1 month. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
  • MYSTERYAUTHORS.COM - quarterly webzine; mystery (flash). Pay: lead story: $5, others: exposure. Words: 100-1½k. RT: 4-8 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Janell Schiffbauer, Editor (QS).
             Deadlines: Dec issue=15Nov; Mar=15Feb; Jun=15May; Sep=15Aug
  • MYTHIC DELIRIUM - biannual print; sf/f/h/surreal/cross-genre (poem only). Pays $5. RT: 2 months max. Reprints: no. E-subs: query. Mike Allen, Editor (QS). Get a FREE PDF SAMPLE ISSUE.
  • THE NAUTILUS ENGINE - quarterly webzine; f/h/sf/mys, genre blends OK (fic). Pay: $10. Words: 1-6k. RT: <2 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    NEW LISTING: 30 June 2008
  • NECROGRAPHY - quarterly print; h/df (fic/nonfic/poem/art/photo). Pay: fic=$10-30, nonfic=$5-30, poem=$1-10. Words: fic=½-6k, nonfic=½-7k, poem=3-50. RT: 3-6 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: PREFERS. (Q).   1st Issue Debut: December 2008
  • NECROLOGY MAGAZINE - quarterly print/PDF; sf/f/h (fic/nonfic/poem/art/comics/photos). Pay: <$25. Words: <15k. RT: 2 months average. Reprints: yes. E-subs: YES. (QS).
  • NECROTIC TISSUE - quarterly PDF e-zine; h/cross genre with h (fic). Pay: $10-25 +T-shirt. Words: <5k. RT: <6 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).   Yearly Reading Periods: 1-31Jan, 1-30Apr, 1-31Jul, 1-31Oct
  • NEO-OPSIS SF MAGAZINE - quarterly print; sf, some f (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: 2½Can¢/word (Can$125 max.). Words: 6k max (prefers less). RT: 1-12 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: yes. Karl Johanson, Editor (QS).
    MARKET NOTE: *NG is a good market, but a slow & reliably unresponsive one ~ if you submit here be prepared for a long wait with no answer to your queries ~ eventually though the wonderful issues do come out
  • NEW GENRE - annual print (Nov.); sf/h/df (fic), all subs are entered in contest ($300 prize). Pays 1¢/word, 2 copies, discounts. Words: <14k. RT: 2 months*. Reprints: no. E-subs: NONE. Jeff Paris, SF Editor & Adam Golaski, Horror Editor (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 02 June 2008: editor participating in Odyssey workshop; closed to submissions until 31 July 2008
  • NEWMYTHS - quarterly e-zine; f/sf (fic/nonfic/poem/art). Pay: >1k=$30; <1k=$10. Words: <10k. RT: <6 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 27Dec07: booked full; closed to fiction submissions until further notice; open to reviews
  • NIGHT TO DAWN - semiannual print; vampire, df/h (fic/nonfic/poem). Pay: $5 (poem: $2; reviews: 1 copy). Words: 7k max. RT: 2-4 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: PREFERS. (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 10Mar08: closed to all submissions until further notice
  • NONEUCLIDEAN CAFE - quarterly webzine; mainstrm/literary sf/h/mys (fic/nonfic/poem/art/photo). Pay: $5. Words: <6k (query if longer). RT: 1 month. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • NOSSA MORTE - quarterly e-zine/PDF; h/thriller (fic/nonfic/art). Pay: fic=1-3¢/word (min/max=$20/$40). Words: <5k (>5k=query). RT: <1 month. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • NOT ONE OF US - quarterly print; sf/f/h/mainstrm/west about outsiders/social misfits/aliens/etc (fic/poem/art). Pay: ¼¢/word +copy (poem: $2 +copy). Words: 2-5k. RT: 2 months max. Reprints: no. E-subs: YES. (QS).
  • NOVA SF - quarterly print; Christian sf (fic). No unsolicited subs! Pay: ½¢/word. Words: <7k. RT: ?. Esubs: NONE Wesley Kawato, Editor (Q).
  • OBSIDIAN RIVER - weekly podcast/webzine; all genres (fic). Pay: 90% of donations (after fees). Length: no limit. RT: <1 week. Reprints: yes. E-subs: via link. Nat Thompson, Editor (Q).
    UPDATE - 13 June 2008: now accept reprints & response time lengthens
  • ODDLANDS MAGAZINE - monthly webzine; sf/f/df/SpecFic (fic/poem/art). Pay: 1¢/word (poem/art=$10). Words: <5k (poem 50 lines). RT: 1-2 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
  • OG'S SPECULATIVE FICTION - bimonthly PDF; f/sf/h (fic/poem/art). Pay: $35 (poem=$10). Words: <8k (poem=60 lines). RT: <1 month. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. Seth Crossman, Editor (Q).
  • ON SPEC - quarterly print; most SpecFic genres (fic/flash/poem/art). Pays CA$50-180 +2 copies (poem CA$20). Words: <6k. RT: 12 weeks after DL. Reprints: no. E-subs: NONE. Various editors.   Yearly Deadlines : 28 Feb, 31 May, 31 Aug, & 30 Nov
  • ORB SPECULATIVE FICTION - print; SpecFic/f/magic realism/non-realist (fic/nonfic/poem/art), Australian only. Pays Aus$30. Words: 15k max. RT: 3 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: no. Sarah Endacott, Editor.
  • PANTECHNICON - quarterly e-zine/PDF; sf/f/h (fic/nonfic). Pay: £5. Words: 1-15k. RT: 8-12 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
  • PARANORMAL ROMANCE 2 - bimonthly paperback; paranormal romance (fic). Pay: $25. Words: <4k. RT: 30-60 days. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).   See also Androids 2, Man's Story 2 & Vampires 2
  • POLLUTO - quarterly print/PDF; sf/f/h, countercultural element (fic/nonfic/poem/art), themed (see site). Pay: neg. advance; 50% shared royalty. Words: 1-5k (query if >5k). RT: <3 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: YES. (QS).
  • PREMONITIONS - annual print; sf/f/h (fic/poem/art). Pay: fic (>1k)=£5 or $5 per 1k words +copy; flash (<1k)/poem/art=copy. Words: ½-6k. RT: 6-10 weeks. Reprints: query (if FBSR unsold). E-subs: no. Tony Lee, Editor (Q).
    MARKET NOTE: closed to submissions until further notice
  • THE PRIMORDIAL REVIEW - biannual POD; all genres, esp. cosmic h (fic/flash/nonfic/poem). Pay: $3-6. Words: <7½k. RT: varies, be patient. Reprints: query. E-subs: yes. Cameron Pierce, Editor (Q).
  • PSEUDOPOD - biweekly podcast; h (fic/flash). Pay: $50 (flash=$20). Words: <6k. RT: <8 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Mur Lafferty & Ben Phillips, Editors (Q).
  • QUANTUM KISS - continuous webzine; SpecFic with romance element (fic). Pay: $10. Words: <10k. RT: <45 days. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. Mary Jo Jeffers & Bill Ledbetter, Editors (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 02Nov07: on indefinite hiatus; web site out-of-date but will be back; authors free to send subs elsewhere
  • QUANTUM MUSE - bimonthly webzine; sf/f/alternative (fic/art). Pays $10/story +tips. Words: <8k. RT: <3 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLINE FORM. (Q).
  • RAY GUN REVIVAL - monthly e-zine; space opera/g. age sf (fic/poem/art). Pay: <$10. Words: prefers <3½k. RT: <1 month. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLINE FORM. Johne Cook, Lee S. King, Paul Christian Glenn, Editors (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 14Aug07: on indefinite hiatus; do not submit!
  • RAZAR MAGAZINE - semiannual POD/PDF; h/sf/f (fic/nonfic/poem/art/photo/comics). Chris Bartholomew, Editor (Q).
  • REFLECTION'S EDGE - 10 per year e-zine; most genres (fic/nonfic about writing). Pay: $15/story ($50 feature bonus). Words: ½-10k. RT: 7-60 days. Reprints: no. E-subs: fic-yes, nonfic-query. (Q).
  • RENARD'S MENAGERIE - quarterly print/e-book; anthropomorphic, sf/f/mys/h (fic). Pay: 1¢/word. Words: 2-10k. RT: <45 days. Reprints: no. E-subs: YES. Fox Cutter, Editor (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 14May08: closed to prose submissions until 8 September 2008; open to poetry
  • THE ROSE & THORN LITERARY E-ZINE - webzine; all literary genres. Pay: $5. Words: 2k max. RT: 1-4 weeks. RT: . Reprints: . E-subs: e-mail only. B. A. Quinn, Editor (QS).
  • ROSEBUD - quarterly print; mainstream & genre (fic/nonfic/poem). Pay: $25. Words: 1200-2500 words. RT: 40 days (w/ paid $1 reading fee). Reprints: no. E-subs: no. J. Roderick Clark, Editor/Publisher.
    MARKET NOTE - 14Jan08: closed to all submissions until further notice
  • SCATTERBRAIN - biannual PDF; surreal (fic/poem/art). Pay: ½¢/word. Words: <5k (query if longer). RT: <3 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
    UPDATE - 24 June 2008: web site out-of-date, forums full of spam, no 1st (March) issue, no reply to e-queries; declared dead
  • SCIENCE FICTION QUARTERLY - proposed quarterly webzine/PDF; sf (fic/nonfic). Never published. (Q).
  • SCIENCE FICTION TRAILS - annual print; wild west sf (fic). Pay: $10 +1 copy. Words: 1-7k. RT: <1 month. Reprints: query. E-subs: PREFERS. (QS).
  • SCIFAIKUEST - quarterly print & e-zine (not identical); poetry (nonfic/poem/art). Pay: $1-8. Words: <1k. RT: <2 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: only. Teri Santitoro, Editor (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 15May08: still on hiatus but working on it; closed to all submissions
  • SCI FI TRAVELING ROAD SHOW - biweekly podcast; sf/f/h (flash). Pay: $5. Words: <1k. RT: <1 month. Reprints: prefers. E-subs: NO, QUERY FIRST. Margaret H. Bonham, Editor (QS).
  • SCI PHI: The Journal of SF & Philosophy - quarterly POD/eBook/PDF/audio; sf with philosophy twist (fic/nonfic/poem/try me). Pay: 10¢(AU)/1k words per issue sold. Words: <4k (query if >4k). RT: <60 days. Reprints: query, pays less. E-subs: PREFERS. (QS).
  • SDP CAMEOS - 3-6 x year print; sf/f/h & blends (fic). Pay: ¼¢/word (<$50). Words: 15-25k. RT: queries: 1-2 weeks; subs: <3 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: queries only. Tyree Campbell, Editor (Q).
  • SEMAPHORE - quarterly webzine/PDF/annual POD antho; all genres, prefers f/dectective (fic/nonfic/poem). Pay: <$4.50. Words: fic=1-7k , poem=<60 lines, nonfic=1-5k. RT: <3 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. Marie Hodgkinson, Editor (QS).
  • SHIMMER - quarterly print/PDF; all genres (fic/flash/art). Pay: <1k=$10; >1k=1¢/word (max $30). Words: <5k (longer query). RT: 2 weeks. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
  • SHINY - quarterly PDF, YA; sf/h/f, prefers contemp w/ teenage protags (fic/comics). Pay: AU$50. Words: 2-8k. RT: 2-3 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • SINISTER TALES - semi- to tri- annual print; most literary dark or horror (see GLs) (fic/flash/poem/art). Pay: $125/lead story, $25/lead poem, others=exposure. Words: <20k, or <50 lines. RT: <4 months. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. Amanda Harris & Jason M., Editors (Q).
    MARKET NOTE - 16May08: closed to all submissions until next reading period, TBA
  • SOMETHING WICKED - quarterly print; h/sf, scary (fic/poem). Pay: about 1¢/word (min=$15, max=$50). Words: 2-10k. RT: 2-13 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).
  • SORCEROUS SIGNALS - quarterly webzine; f (fic/poem). Pay: $5 advance on donations. Words: <10k. RT: 1-3 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Carol Hightshoe, Editor (QS).
             Yearly Reading Periods: 15Feb-15Mar, 15May-15Jun, 15Aug-15Sep, 15Nov-15Dec
  • SOUNDS OF THE NIGHT - semiannual print; sensuous sf/f (fic/poem/art). Pay: $12 fic/$4 poem. Words: 3-6k. RT: <60 days. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Terrie Leigh Relf, L.A. Story, Tyree Campbell, Editors (QS).
  • SOUTHERN FRIED WEIRDNESS - quarterly webzine; most genres/lit (fic/nonfic). Pay: <$10/story, varies by length. Words: <5k. RT: <3 months. Reprints: query 1st. E-subs: PREFERS. (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 25Jan08: closed to all submissions until next reading period, TBA
  • SPACE & TIME - quarterly print; all speculative genres (fic/poem/art). Pay: fic=1¢/word, poem=$5, art=$10-int/$25-cov. Words: <10k (prefers <7½k), lines=<1 page. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (Q).   Reading Period: 1 November 2007 to 31 January 2008 ONLY

  • SPACEPORTS & SPIDERSILK - (was KidVisions) quarterly e-zine; sf/f/mild h—spooky, not terrifying (fic/nonfic/poem/art), rated PG. Pay: fic/poem=$2; reprints=$1. Words: <2k (prefers <1k); poem=25 lines. RT: <1-2 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • SPACE SQUID - print/webzine; sf/f/h/experimental (fic/art/comics/photo/eclectic). Pay: $5. Words: <1k (not firm). RT: 3-5 weeks. Reprints: query. E-subs: only. Steve Wilson/David Chang/Matthew Bey, Editors (QS).
  • SPACE WESTERNS - weekly e-zine; sf westerns (fic/nonfic/poem/art/comics/audio/etc.). Pay: fic=½¢/word (<$25); poem=<4¢/word. Words: fic=<7½k; poem=no limit. RT: 1-2 months. Reprints: query. E-subs: ONLY. Nathan E. Lilly, Editor (QS).
    MARKET NOTE - 28Mar08: closed to all submissions until further notice
  • SPECFICWORLD'S FEATURED FICTION - weekly PDF e-zine; sf/f/h (fic). Pay: $5 or 90% royalties +PDF copy. Words: 1½-20k. RT: 2-4 weeks. Reprints: yes. E-subs: ONLY. Doyle Eldon Wilmoth, Jr, Editor/Publisher (QS).
  • SPECULATIVE MYSTERY ICONOCLAST - quarterly PDF/limited audio; mystery cross-genre with sf/h/f/df (fic/art). Pay: $35. Words: 2-6k. RT: <2½ months. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. (QS).   2008 Reading Periods: 1Jun-31Jul, 1Sep-31Oct, 1Dec-31Jan09
  • SPUTNIK57 - monthly PDF/webzine; sf/f/h, lesbian oriented (fic/art). Pay: $10. Words: 7-15k. RT: <48 hours. Reprints: no. E-subs: ONLY. . Use this e-address for (Q).   See also Sputnik57 Books on the "Book Publishers" page
  • STAFFS & STARSHIPS MAGAZINE - quarterly print/electronic; sf/f (fic). Pay: ½¢/word (min/max $5/$20) +PDF copy. Words: <3½k. RT: 2 months average. Reprints: no. E-subs: PREFERS. (Q).
    UPDATE - 24 June 2008: all issues are full, closed to submissions; next reading period July 2008
    Greg Schwartz
  • STAR*LINE: Digest of the SF Poetry Association - bimonthly print; speculative (poem/reviews/art), themes. Pays $3-$10 depending on length. RT: 30 days. Reprints: query. E-subs: prefers. Marge Simon, Editor (QS).
             Reading Periods: Jan/Feb/Mar & Jul/Aug/Sep (can close early) — closed other quarters
    NEW LISTING: 12 June 2008
    Robert Laughlin
  • STEAMPOD - fortnightly podcast; steampunk only (fic). Pay: $20. Words: 2-7k. RT: <10 days. Reprints: yes (also new). E-subs: ONLY. (QS).
  • STORY STATION - biweekly webzine; YA, most genres (fic/nonfic). Pay: 1¢/word ($10 for teacher articles). Words: 1½-3k max. RT: 1 month. Reprints: no. E-subs: only. Mark Justice, Editor (QS).
  • STORYTELLER, Canada's Short Story Magazine - quarterly print; various genres (fic). Pays ½¢/word (Can$) for 2-6k words. RT: up to 6 months. Reprints: yes. E-subs: NONE.