The Martian Wave
Literary Magazine
The Martian Wave presents original science fiction stories about the exploration and settlement of other worlds. It also presents one or two original fantasy stories along that same theme. Although it does consider darker sf/f, it does not present horror.
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Highlights
- Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
- Response time: up to two months*Editor reported data
- Acceptance rate: ?
Pays$5-$25 per piece
Find more details in the Genres section
FeeNo
Accepts simultaneous submissions
What's that?
When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time
Accepts previously published
What's that?
When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary
Nominates for prizes
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
Has examples online
Offers expedited response
What's that?
Expedited submission: When the magazine offers a faster response time for an extra fee
Fiction - 8000 words max
Max words: 4000
Max words: 8000
Max pieces: 1
Sub Genres: Science Fiction
Payment: $ 25 per piece
Fiction - 1000 words max
Max words: 1000
Max pieces: 1
Sub Genres: Literary
Nonfiction - 5000 words max
Max words: 1000
Max words: 5000
Max pieces: 1
Payment: $ 20 per piece
Poetry
Max lines: 100
Payment: $ 5 per piece
How to submit
Processs
Email
Cover letter
All submissions must include contact information. This means: Name [yours, not necessarily your byline name] Address [street, city, country, and zip code or equivalent] e-mail address Paypal address If your address changes before the publication date, please let us know.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
rtf or .doc attachments [NO .docx, please]
Author's rights
This magazine does not list any details on their website for this section.
Additional info
The Martian Wave wants original stories with plot, tension, suspense, conflict, and character development. Please submit one story at a time, and wait for the response before submitting another.
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316 days
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