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"A monthly tome of tales, Lovecraftian, cosmic, and weird. Bold new horror delivered to your inbox or your mailbox."
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      Simultaneous submissions

      Yes

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      Previously published

      No

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      Payment

      6 cents per word

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      Fee

      No

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      Expedited response

      No

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      Available in print

      Yes

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      Provide contributor copies

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      Examples online

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      Active on social media

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    Important stuff

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    How to submit πŸ—οΈ

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    Cover Letter and Bio πŸ—οΈ

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    Awards

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    Demographics & Eligibility

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    Formatting requirements πŸ—οΈ

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    Rights for published work πŸ—οΈ

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Types of Submissions Accepted

3 genres

A general comment from the editor [coming soon]

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Fiction

Max words: 6000

Max pieces: 1

Stories in the range of 3000-5000 words are preferred. Cosmic horror, Lovecraftian, and weird fiction. 6 cents per word for original fiction. 5k words = $300

horror

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Art

If you are an artist, please submit pieces that you feel might be fitting to appear on the cover or in the interior of the magazine. If it is helpful, the magazine runs at a size of 5.5 x 8.5 inches. 50 dollars for artwork chosen as interior content. Negotiable. 200 dollars for cover art. Negotiable.

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Nonfiction

We would love to see Non Fiction essays that explore the state of horror as well as the philosophies that are often found in Cosmic Horror, existentialism, nihilism, etc.

fiction genre icon

Fiction

Max words: 6000

Max pieces: 1

Stories in the range of 3000-5000 words are preferred. Cosmic horror, Lovecraftian, and weird fiction. 6 cents per word for original fiction. 5k words = $300

horror

art genre icon

Art

If you are an artist, please submit pieces that you feel might be fitting to appear on the cover or in the interior of the magazine. If it is helpful, the magazine runs at a size of 5.5 x 8.5 inches. 50 dollars for artwork chosen as interior content. Negotiable. 200 dollars for cover art. Negotiable.

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Nonfiction

We would love to see Non Fiction essays that explore the state of horror as well as the philosophies that are often found in Cosmic Horror, existentialism, nihilism, etc.

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Founded in 2020 | United States

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