Paying Markets: T3A Space � Guidelines

T3A Space � Guidelines: "We publish new Science Fiction and Fantasy (Interzone), Horror (Black Static) and Crime (Crimewave) stories of up to about 10,000 words in length."

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Paying Market: G o i n g D o w n S w i n g i n g -- Literary Anthology

G o i n g D o w n S w i n g i n g -- Literary Anthology: "SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED FOR GOING DOWN SWINGING #26
Submissions of fiction, poetry, comics and spoken word tracks for issue #26
are now open until 31st July 2007."

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Fourth Genre: Explorations in Nonfiction

Fourth Genre: Explorations in Nonfiction: "Given the genre's flexibility and expansiveness, we welcome a variety of works—ranging from personal essays and memoirs to literary journalism and personal criticism. The editors invite works that are lyrical, self-interrogative, meditative, and reflective, as well as expository, analytical, exploratory, or whimsical. In short, we encourage submissions across the full spectrum of the fourth genre. The journal encourages a writer-to-reader conversation, one that explores the markers and boundaries of literary/creative nonfiction."


That's a mouthful. It sounds like the kind of mealy-mouthed academic shit people read because they have to, or because they think it will make them smarter, rather than stuff that edifies or entertains. It reminds me of the poeple who go to Barnes and Noble or the library to pose as readers. Oh, look at me, I'm carrying books!!!!!

Why Writer's Market is a Waste of Money (if you didn't already know)

Oh sure, Writer's Market was all we had before the Internet, but now it's obsolete. Almost every magazine's writer's guidelines can be found online, and the writer's guidelines are what you want, not those little snippets Writer's Market give you. A quick Google search is of far more use to you than $50.00 worth of paper that loses value every single day from the date of purchase. By the time you get it many of the listings will be already worthless, after a year you would be better off tossing it. For you die hard fans of WM I suggest you start highlighting all the submissions the USPS bounces back to you ("No forwarding address") if you want to see what I mean.

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Paying Market: Intergalactic Medicine Show

Submissions - Intergalactic Medicine Show We are looking for stories of any length in the genres of science fiction and fantasy. "Science fiction" includes hard sf, sf adventure, alternate history, near-future, far-future, psi, alien, and any other kind of sf you can think of. "Fantasy" includes heroic fantasy (based on any culture's mythology), fairy tales, contemporary fantasy, and "horror" in the sense of supernatural suspense (not gory bloodfests, thanks).

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Paying Market: Strange Horizons Fiction Submission Guidelines

Strange Horizons Fiction Submission Guidelines: "We want good speculative fiction. If your story doesn't have a clear fantasy or science fiction element, or at least strong speculative-fiction sensibilities, it's probably not for us.

We'd like to help make the field of speculative fiction more inclusive, more welcoming to both authors and readers from traditionally underrepresented groups, so we're interested in seeing stories from diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

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."

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Submission Guidelines-Noctem Aeternus

Submission Guidelines: "WHAT WE WANT:

We are looking for horror stories with a solid plot, strong character development, and attention to detail. Stories should also grab the reader’s attention quickly and hold it until the end. Although a good story can include gore, we don’t want gore for gore’s sake.

We are looking for great horror stories. Stories can be about monsters, the paranormal, serial killers, or anything else that evokes fear.

Science fiction, mystery, western, or fantasy elements are acceptable, however, there should be no doubt the story is horror.

"

Paying Market: Space Squid

Space Squid
(Audio and print)
www.spacesquid.com
Pay Rate: $500/story
Length: Up to 1000 words
Genres: SF
Poetry: No
Submissions: Electronic
Dates: Nov 2006 to present (Spr 2007, #3)
Amuse and befuddle with easy-to-read sci-fi crap.
"We at Space Squid don't want your best stuff. We want the crap you can't bring yourself to kill, because it's too pugnacious to die.

"Margaret Atwood said the sci-fi is just 'talking squid in outer space." We think there's to reason to limit squid to just space and talking.

"Send us your squid, both the literal and the figuative equivalent. This is the refuse bin of sci-fi. This is the embarrassing mongoloid brother who's chained to the radiator in the basement. This is freebased genre smut for everyone who's tired of hearing people say, 'But there are parts of S/F that are really quite good.'

"Well, this isn't S/F. This is sci-fi and sci-fi should kick ass. It takes a lot these days for a story to truly kick ass, and we like to have our asses kicked. But neither have we deluded ourselves into thinking we can singlehandedly bring back the sense of wonder that drew us to sci-fi as children. We're pragmatists. Out goal isn't to bedazzle and shock, just to amuse and befuddle slightly. And above all we want to make it a quick, easily-digestible read so people won't feel ripped off if they don't like it.

"We've lost interest in the 99.9 percent of 'S/F' that takes itself too seriously (including the funny stuff, which more often than not tries way too hard). W're spent. Finished. Why wade through a novel-length digest of mediocre stories when we could be reading an actual novel? Why burn our eyes out on a Webzine when we could be browsing Web porn?

"So what are we looking for? Not the usual pedantic variation on a standard theme such as timetrave, robots, timetravelling robots, barbarians, dragons, wily-midget thieves in the Dark Ages, glorification of European classism in an oppressive feudal state, or swords. Sword-wielding timetravelling midget-robot barbarians in an oppressive state are okay though.

"Smut of any sort is okay too.

"Just send us whatever and we'll think about it. If it has something we like; a concept, a character, a nice turn of phrase, a brazen stupidity, we may figure out a use for it. Your contribution may become a cartoon, a piece of marginalia at the bottom of a page, a classified advertisement, a restaurant menu; whatever it takes to help us avoid filling our pages with the long, continuous blocks of (self-indulgent) text. Shudder."

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Paying Market: Susurrus Magazine submission guidelines

submission guidelines: " Susurrus is a bimonthly, highly experimental venue for fiction that deals with the human condition in speculative situations. We accept fiction and artwork submissions to be considered for publication. We purchase first electronic rights (second in the case of reprints), and archive all works on the site unless an author specifically requests otherwise. Our response time is now about three months.We hope to have it back to normal after our themed anthology is online."

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Market: Cincinnatus Press

Cincinnatus Press: "We are looking for excellent writing. Before submitting, ensure your work is error-free and and has been closely proofread. If you have engaged the services of a professional editor, even better. Freelance editors can be contacted through http://www.the-efa.org"

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MIDWAY JOURNAL is accepting submissions of aesthetically ambitious work that occupies the realms between the experimental and the traditional. Please send no more than 3–5 poems, 1 work of fiction (or 2 works of flash—or sudden—fiction), 1 play, 1 essay (that transcends its subject matter, or that is artful as well as meaningful), or 1 multigenre or cross-genre work. Include a brief bio, complete with name, address, phone number, and e-mail with your submission. No electronic submissions, please (exceptions can, however, be made for international submissions). All work must be postmarked by June 1. Please send manuscripts to Editors, Midway Journal, P.O. Box 14499, St. Paul, MN 55114. Please direct inquiries to editors@midwayjournal.com. Web site: www.midwayjournal.com.

MINNETONKA REVIEW, a new national print journal, seeks short fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. In each issue, 1 contributor who hasn’t yet published a book will be awarded the Editor’s Prize and $150. Minnetonka Review, P.O. Box 386, Spring Park, MN 55384. For full guidelines, please visit: www.minnetonkareview.com.

THE MODERN REVIEW accepts international submissions of poetry, prose, criticism, drama, etc. Ambitious/avant-garde writing is highly esteemed. Social and political material receives much interest. Nothing is controversial. TMR is published quarterly by Parsifal Press; contributors receive a 1-year subscription. Payment for significant theory/criticism is $150. For guidelines and samples, visit www.modern-review.com.

MOM WRITER'S Literary Magazine, a highly regarded quarterly literary magazine for mom writers and authors featuring creative nonfiction essays, poetry, columns, profile and reviews, short fiction writing contest, a free newsletter, and a blog. We are now accepting submissions for our Fall 2007 issue. New and established writers welcome. See Web site for details: www.momwriterslitmag.com.

OUR TIME IS NOW literary magazine for writers age 23 and younger is accepting submissions for its sixth issue. Send original, unpublished poems, essays, and short fiction and nonfiction stories with bio and SASE to Kristen Wicker, Stivers School for the Arts, 325 Homewood Ave., Dayton, OH 45405 or www.ourtimeisnow.net.

PALABRA. Print litmag of Chicano/Latino writing invites submissions of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, novel excerpts, and short plays that explore new territory in Chicano and Latino literary art. Fiction/creative nonfiction/novel excerpts to 3,500 words; poems 5 max of any length; plays to 15 pp. Multiple and simultaneous submissions OK. Some pay. Submit via USPS only to Palabra, P.O. Box 86146, Los Angeles, CA 90086-0146. Inquiries and detailed guidelines at palabralit@earthlink.net. Web site: www.palabralitmag.com.

PANAMOWA: A New Lit Order is seeking quality submissions from emerging women writers/artists. We are looking for poetry, short fiction, artwork, video, sound files, reviews/interviews, and creative nonfiction/memoir for our online journal. Panamowa, Attn: Michelle Morgan, 152 Davis Ave., Auburn, ME 04210. For more information and guidelines, please visit http://web.mac.com/newlitorder.

PAPER STREET accepts submissions of fiction sure of its history and footing, poetry unencumbered by distraction, May 1–August 31. Does not accept creative nonfiction. Sample copy: $9. Paper Street, P.O. Box 14786, Pittsburgh, PA 15234-0786. Attention either Fiction or Poetry Editor. Visit Web site for guidelines: www.paperstreetpress.org.

THE PEDESTAL Magazine.com is currently accepting submissions of poetry and fiction. Please visit the Web site for additional information and to view the work of our contributors, including Philip Levine, W. S. Merwin, and Ai. Web site: www.thepedestalmagazine.com.

PERIGEE is calling for submissions of poetry, fiction, and memoir for our 17th issue. There is no reading fee and simultaneous submissions are welcome. Submit up to 5 poems or stories of up to 2,500 words to our award-winning publication. To read complete guidelines and submit online, visit www.perigee-art.com.


Nonfiction Writers Newsletter
PAY: $.10/word The Nonfiction Writers Newsletter (published each Friday and distributed by e-mail) seeks short articles (less than 900 words). Our publication is for nonfiction writers -- I like nuts and bolts stories. Tell my readers how to make more money writing nonfiction articles; how to find markets; interview or photography techniques; reviews of new products; and important news. Everything must be tightly written -- this is a newsletter. Pay is 10 cents a word ... will increase for regular contributors. We are a reprint market. We need one-time rights to publish in our newsletter. We do not require exclusive or first time rights. If you have published a good how-to piece elsewhere, we could be a good market for you. The best way to know what I want is to study the publication. You can see samples or subsribe at: http://www.sheldononline.com/forwriters.htm

Northern Woodlands Magazine
PAY: $25 - $100 or $.10/word
Our audience consists of conservation-minded people with an interest in all aspects of the forests of the Northeast. We are not a trade magazine for the forest products industry or an advocacy magazine for preservationists. Write to us with a story idea that fits our audience. We like to surprise our readers with stories they won't find anywhere else. http://www.northernwoodlands.com/guidelines.html

Northwest Baby and Child
PAY: $10-$40 Our goal is to inform, entertain, inspire, and reassure expectant parents and parents of young children. We believe raising children is life¹s most challenging and satisfying work. All Northwest Baby & Child staff members are parents, who like helping families get off to a good start. Our editorial emphasis reflects these beliefs: * There is no one right way to raise a child. * Parents are the experts on their own children. * If you don¹t know your options you don¹t have any. Familiarize yourself with our publication. We have a theme for each issue (e.g. celebrating mothers, birth and postpartum, family vacations, holidays); articles throughout the paper reflect our theme. Guidelines: http://nwbaby.com/yearlong/wg.html

Northwest Travel
PAY: $50 - $650
Family-oriented magazine with a Northwest slant. Magazine covers Oregon, Washington, Idaho, British Columbia, and western Montana; occasionally Alaska. Northwest Travel Magazine is your Bi-Monthly Guide to Enjoying Travel Throughout the Northwest. Six times a year, Northwest Travel Magazine brings you the information you need to make your travels through the Pacific Northwest more interesting, more educational, more fun. Our writers and photographers are looking for the places and events that will give you something new and different.
http://www.northwestmagazines.com/guidelin.html

Not For Tourists
PAY: $100
Not For Tourists is looking for neighborhood editors for its first edition of its "Guide to Queens." The first edition will be approximately 100 pp and cover the following 10 neighborhoods in detail:
1. Astoria
2. Long Island City
3. Sunnyside
4. Jackson Heights
5. Elmhurst
6. College Point
7. Whitestone
8. Flushing
9. Forest Hills
10. Jamaica
We are looking for folks who either live, work, and/or play in at least one of the above neighborhoods. Being a neighborhood editor will entail: writing a 50-word general description of the neighborhood; writing a 50-word entertainment description of the neighborhood; submitting at least 25 entertainment listings for the neighborhood (comprised of restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and landmarks); writing 3-10 word blurbs for each of those 25+ listings. Compensation is $100 per neighborhood. You can apply by sending the following things to Managing Editor Rob Tallia at mailto:rob@notfortourists.com
1. A Cover Letter, stating which neighborhood(s) you're interested in.
2. A Resume.
3. One 50-word neighborhood description AND 5 neighborhood entertainment listings with 3-10 word descriptive blurbs for each. Make SURE you are familiar with the NFT style and tone before submitting this work; we will of course NOT use your submissions unless you are actually HIRED to work for us. You can look at the full PDF of our New York book at our website, http://www.notfortourists.com, if you do not currently possess any of our guides (note that you will have to sign up to become a member (it's free)) to do this.

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Night Train: Paying Market

The Writer Gazette: Call for Submission Listings, Writing resource site for writers on freelance and publishing, including articles, job board, contests, tips, books, guides, and more!: "Night Train

PAY: 2 cents/word to $800 or more. Accepting submissions via E-mail or snail mail. For complete guidelines, payment details and special announcements see our Web site: http://www.nighttrainmagazine.com"

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New York Stories: Paying Market

The Writer Gazette: Call for Submission Listings, Writing resource site for writers on freelance and publishing, including articles, job board, contests, tips, books, guides, and more!: "New York Stories

PAY: up to $700 for fiction and non-fiction New York Stories is seeking short fiction and non-fiction. Stories should have strong characters, fresh voices and distinctive angles of vision. We are open to the best work we can find from around the world. The stories do not need to be set in New York, but we do welcome stories that explore the city's diversity. Guidelines: http://www.newyorkstories.org/Guidelines%20General.htm"

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Markets

Here are some markets. I don't particularly like this working-writer shit, but it might be useful for some of you. My practical instincts tell me that hacking it out a bit may help with experience and developing a decent work-ethic (part of what this blog is about), but my creative side wants to pop in a clip and go on a crime spree.

Most of these markets are so banal, so weak, that I think you could write them on autopilot if you have experience in the fields, that's primarily what they want, first-hand stuff.

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