The other day, Brian Lindenmuth sent me a link to this post http://ofblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/theres-something-wrong-feeling-about.html which questioned the submission guidelines of the new zine, NextSomething, that Next Read was starting up. The original requirements were that each submitter had to purchase a subscription to the zine before they could submit. The guidelines have since changed http://nextread.co.uk/submission/ and everyone is welcome to submit. They're looking for stories up to 5000 words with a theme of sci-fi combined with myth. The deadline is April 14, there is an online submission form and a token payment if your story is accepted. If you'd like to read more about the controversy over the original guidelines just click on the home button at Next Read and scroll down to read the various posts and discussions.
Paul Brazill sent me a link to a flash contest http://www.visualartsjunction.com/?p=5863 This contest is done in association with Blog Talk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ which hosts a great many writer and reader talk shows on its site. The contest is looking for 500 word stories based on the picture that's posted. Prizes are books and an interview on a radio talk show. The contest is divided into two parts for pros and amateurs
And Flash Me magazine is hosting a special sci-fi/fantasy/horror issue this fall. They're looking for 1000 word stories in one or a combination of the genres. Submission dates are April 30 to August 31. Payment is $25 for each story. You can find all the details at http://www.wingedhalo.com/sfh.html They're also open to regular submissions at the moment. This is a paying flash market.
2 comments:
Good links. THat last one sounds especially intriguing. I'll have to try and clear my plate so I can think about getting into that one.
Flash Me is one of the better flash zines, Charles. They've just raised the pay scale too! They used to only pay for the top story.
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