The Horror Tree is a resource for genre and speculative fiction authors which was created in 2011. The main goal when starting the site was to include all of the latest horror anthologies and publishers that are taking paying submissions.
Highlights
- Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
- Response time: 21 days after submission*/Editor reported data52 days*Chill Subs tracker stats
- Acceptance rate: ?*/Editor reported data76.03%*Chill Subs tracker stats
Publication
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
Runs themed calls
How to submit
Processs
Form
Cover letter
Include a hello and a bio in the email; if you use social media for your writing, let us know your handles, too. Please include a bio of no more than 150 words, and up to four links to websites or social profiles.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
Please submit your work in a .doc or .docx format.
Author's rights
We’re looking for non-exclusive digital and physical print as well as online rights. Distribution will be through this website and potentially a print or digital book format.
Additional info
We publish speculative fiction: horror, dark scifi and fantasy, and more. If it’s dark and speculative, we’d love to read it. Make sure your story – even your drabbles – have a coherent and strong beginning, middle and end, and a narrative that is well-paced.
Tracker statistics
48
Total submissions tracked
52 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
6 days
Fastest response time
94 days
Slowest response time
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About
Trembling With Fear is the creative outlet for Horror Tree readers. We are open to short stories (up to 1500 words) and drabbles (exactly 100 words), and publish on a weekly basis. We also have regular themed calls, including serials and unholy trinities; you’ll find details below.
Country
GB
Masthead
Stuart Conover
Editor-in-Chief
Stephanie Ellis
Editor
Amanda Headlee
Co-Editor