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The magazine combines articles on the art and business of writing as well as markets, book reviews of member publications or books on any aspect of writing.
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Types of Submissions Accepted
Fiction
Max words: 3000
Max pieces: 1
One short story (500-3,000 words), or up to two flash fiction stories (fewer than 1,000 words each). Calliope is open to any genre of short fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and all their sub-genres. Mixed genre stories and experimental forms are also welcome. Mainstream/literary stories will be considered if they are in some way out of the ordinary.
Flash rules
Max words: 1000
Max pieces: 2
all
Humor
Max words: 3000
Max pieces: 2
Humor and satire are greatly appreciated. One short story (500-3,000 words), or up to two flash fiction stories (fewer than 1,000 words each) .
Nonfiction
Max words: 2000
Nonfiction should address information writers would find helpful or instructional in honing their craft. Articles on subjects other than writing are seldom considered. Writing-related articles: how-tos, motivational pieces, time management, writing conference experiences, etc.
Review
Max words: 2000
Reviews of books about writing or reviews of member-authored books.
Poetry
Max lines: 40
Max pieces: 3
All subject matter (except erotica, explicit violence and sex) will be considered, but language should conform to community and tasteful standards. Lines wider than 45 characters will likely wrap to another line. If more than a line or two exceed the 45-character limit, we may reject the poem or offer online-only publication.
Fiction
Max words: 3000
Max pieces: 1
One short story (500-3,000 words), or up to two flash fiction stories (fewer than 1,000 words each). Calliope is open to any genre of short fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and all their sub-genres. Mixed genre stories and experimental forms are also welcome. Mainstream/literary stories will be considered if they are in some way out of the ordinary.
Flash rules
Max words: 1000
Max pieces: 2
all
Humor
Max words: 3000
Max pieces: 2
Humor and satire are greatly appreciated. One short story (500-3,000 words), or up to two flash fiction stories (fewer than 1,000 words each) .
Nonfiction
Max words: 2000
Nonfiction should address information writers would find helpful or instructional in honing their craft. Articles on subjects other than writing are seldom considered. Writing-related articles: how-tos, motivational pieces, time management, writing conference experiences, etc.
Review
Max words: 2000
Reviews of books about writing or reviews of member-authored books.
Need to know for submitting
Read carefully, it will save from dead rats in the mailbox
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Details
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How to submit 🏗️
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Cover Letter and Bio 🏗️
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Awards
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Demographics & Eligibility
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Formatting requirements 🏗️
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Rights for published work 🏗️
Magazine
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Masthead
We currently list only main editors, more will be added later! If you are an editor, you can edit your masthead in our admin panel :)
Cynthia Sabelhaus
Editor-in-Chief
Sandy Raschke
Fiction Editor
Barbara Blake
Poetry Editor
J. F. Benedetto
Contributing Editor
John DeBon
Contributing Editor
Arthur Vidro
Contributing Editor
Chill Stats (note: this is not exactly accurate...)
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