Limitless Publishing - Anthology Call

Limitless Publishing has posted a call for 500 word story proposals for an anthology titled "13:  Cult".  They are seeking horror and dark fiction stories of 7500 to 12,000 words (sweet spot is 10,000) using the theme of Cults.  The proposal deadline is March 1, 2018.  There is no mention of payment so you'll have to query with your proposal.  You can find the details here.

Placer Gold Writers Ink - Anthology Call

Placer Gold Writers Ink is seeking stories for their second anthology "Miner Detours in Reality:  A Speculative Fiction Anthology".  They're are looking for stories of 2000 to 8000 words set in the California Gold Country.  The deadline is January 30, 2018.  The payment is listed as a royalty of $20 to $30 on a sliding scale.  You can find the details here.

18th Wall Publications - Anthology Call

18th Wall Publications has posted an anthology call for "Sockhops & Seances".  They're looking for Supernatural stories of 4000 to 20,000 words in any genre as long as there is supernatural element.  The stories must be set in the 1950's.  The deadline is March 15, 2018.  Payment is a royalty split.  You can find the details here.  There are lots of details so be sure to fully read the guidelines.

Thanks to Michael Bracken for the link!

Merry Christmas!

I'd just like to take a moment to wish everyone who stops by a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Enjoy the season with your friends and family.  Keep them close and take the time to tell them that you love them.  Life is too precious to waste.  Merry Christmas!!

StoryHack - Open for Submissions

StoryHack is currently open to submissions of action/adventure stories of 2000 to 17,500 words with their sweet spot being 9000 to 10,000 words.  The deadline is January 20, 2018 (yes, it says 2017 on the submission page but the Facebook says 2018).  Payment is 1cent a word.  You can find the details here.  Thanks to Michael Bracken for the link!

Lynne Jamneck - Anthology Call

Editor Lynne Jamneck has posted an anthology call for "Forces of Nature".  They are looking for short fiction of 2500 to 10,000 words "that explores the physical and metaphysical boundaries between humanity and the natural world".  And yes, there's more details in the guidelines.  The deadline is March 31, 2018 and payment is 7cents a word for stories up to 7000 word and 5cents a word for stories over 7000 words.  The publisher is Dark Regions Press.  You can find the details here.

Darkwater Syndicate - Anthology Call

Darkwater Syndicate has posted a call for short horror stories of 5000 to 8000 words about people who sneak into an abandoned, forgotten, shunned, or cursed communities and survive to tell the tale.  The emphasis here is on community, a haunted house will not work.  The stories must be set in the present and be told in first person by the survivor who discovered the reason for the community's loss and lived to tell the tale.  The deadline is March 1, 2018 and payment is $50.  You can read the details here.

Circlet Press - Erotica Anthology Call

For those of you who write both erotica and crime fiction this one might be of interest to you.  Circlet Press has posted an anthology call for "Dressed in Black:  Erotica Tales of Edgar Allan Poe".  They're looking for erotica stories in any genre of 3000 to 7000 words that are based on the work of Poe.  They're not looking for retellings but want original work with a Poe twist.  The deadline is February 15, 2018 and payment is $25.  You can find the details here.

Angie's Desk - Anthology Calls

Angie has posted her December listing of anthology calls.  Thanks, Angie!

The Digest Enthusiast - New Issue

And The Digest Enthusiast issue #7 is now available for purchase.  Check out the contents and find the links here.

Yellow Mama - New Issue

And the December issue of Yellow Mama has hit the streets and is available to read here.

Betty Fedora - New Issue

The fourth issue of Betty Fedora has hit the Amazon streets and is available for purchase here.

Their website is still down so this could be the final issue.

Iguana Books - Anthology Call - Canadian Writers Only

Iguana Books has posted an anthology call for "Blood is Thicker:  An Anthology of Twisted Family Traditions".  This anthology is only open to Canadian writers who haven't had a full length work (40,000 words) published by a traditional publisher.  They're looking for stories of 3000 to 7500 words that start with this sentence:  "It was February 29 again, and I was wondering which member of my family would try to kill me this time.".  Any genre.  The deadline is February 28, 2018 and payment is 2cents a word CAD.  You can find the details here.

Spectacle Magazine - New Market

Spectacle Magazine is seeking speculative fiction with a humorous/weird bend.  They want flash fiction up to 1000 words and short stories of 1000 to 7500 words.  There's no deadline listed and payment is $100 for flash and $500 for shorts.  You can find the details here.

Factor Four Magazine - New Market

Factor Four Magazine is seeking speculative fiction stories of 500 to 1500 words for their first issue.  There's no deadline listed and payment is 8cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Econoclash Review - Open for Submissions

Econoclash Review has opened submissions for their second issue.  They're looking for contemporary pulp stories in all genres of 1500 to 4500 words.  The deadline is January 31, 2018 and payment is $10.  You can find the details here.

Down & Out The Magazine - New Issue

The second issue of "Down & Out The Magazine" is now available for purchase.  Check it out here.

Automata - New Market

Automata is a new online zine seeking stories up to 6000 words that are both literary and genre and somewhere in between.  They will be publishing one story a month and payment is $25.  You can find the details here.  If you click on blog at the top of the page you will find a listing of authors that the editors like.

Spring Song Press - Anthology Call

Spring Song Press has posted an anthology call for "Shards".  They're looking for fantasy/speculative fiction stories of 1000 to 10,000 words fitting the theme of "Shards".  The genres of fantasy that they're looking for are Noblebright, Grimbright, Nobledark, and Other oddities.  They also would like the stories to have hope and generosity instead of nihilism and cynicism.  The deadline is February 1, 2018 and payment is 1cent a word.  You can find the details here.

Magnificent Cowlick Media LLC - Anthology Call

Magnificent Cowlick Media LLC has posted an anthology call for "Black Buttons Vol 3".  They're looking for dark fiction/horror stories of 2000 to 5000 words.  Stories must be set in the Mid-West and the theme is family.  The deadline is February 16, 2018 and payment is $50.  You can find the details here.

PMMP - Anthology Call

Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing has posted an anthology call for "Tales From the Crust:  An Anthology of Pizza Horror"  Yes, they're looking for horror stories of 1000 to 5000 words with the theme of pizza.  The deadline is June 1, 2018 and payment is 3cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Third Flatiron Press - Anthology Call

Third Flatiron Press opened submissions today for their Spring anthology with the theme of "Monstrosities".  They're looking for stories of 1500 to 3000 and humorous flash pieces up to 600 words in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.  All stories must fit the theme.  The deadline is December 31, 2017 and payment is 6cents a word.  You can find the details here with more on their submission page.  At the link you'll also find all the themes and submission dates for their 2018 calls.

SleuthSayers - The State of the Short Story Market

Over at SleuthSayers today Thomas Pluck looks into the state of the short story market.

Red Room Magazine - Closed

Red Room Magazine was supposed to open for submissions today instead there's a note that they're closed until further notice.  Not a good sign after only one issue.

36 Paying Markets for December

Over at Publishing...and Other Forms of Insanity Erica Verrillo has posted her list of paying submission calls for December.  Thanks, Erica!

The Book Smugglers - Call for Non-fiction Pitches

The Book Smugglers have announced that they're seeking pitches for online non-fiction pieces related to the genres of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and YA.  They have a long list of suggestions and ideas.  Your pieces need to be at least 400 words.  Payment is $80.  You can find the details here.

Red Rabbit Publishing - Anthology Call

Red Rabbit Publishing has opened submissions for their first anthology. They're looking for military science fiction of 3000 to 6000 words.  The deadline is February 28, 2018 and payment is 3cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Thanks to Michael Bracken for the link!

The Swap by Scotty Hoopes

While searching for markets I ran across the winners of the San Diego City Beat 2017 Fiction 101 Contest.  My favorite is "The Swap" by Scotty Hoopes.  One of the best ways I've seen to get away with murder :)  It's one of the honorable mentions so you'll have to scroll down the page to read it.

Bouchercon 2018 - Anthology Call

Submissions have opened for the Bouchercon 2018 anthology "Sunny Places, Shady People".  They are looking for stories of 1500 to 5000 words set in or inspired by Florida.  The deadline is February 1, 2018 and payment is $75.  And yes, that is a first for the Bouchercon anthologies, they're actually paying the writers this year.  You can find the details here.

Gamut Magazine - Closing Down

Editor Richard Thomas has announced that Gamut Magazine will be closing this year.

Solarcide - Open for Submissions

Solarcide has opened their November reading period.  They are looking for dark fiction (or weird, or both) of 1000 to 3000 words.  Payment is $50.  You can find the details here.

Angie's Desk - Anthology Markets

Angie has posted her November listing of paying anthology markets.  Thanks, Angie!!

Zimbell House Publishing - Anthology Call (non-paying)

The payment for this anthology call is 1 copy of the book.  The anthology is "No Trace:  A Collection of Disappearances".  They are looking for mystery stories of 3500 to 20,000 words about someone who disappears without a trace.  The story must be contemporary and written from only one point of view.  The deadline is March 15, 2018.  You can find the details here, just scroll down the page.

Weasel Press - Erotica Anthology Call

For our erotica writers Weasel Press is seeking short erotica scenes up to 1000 words containing anthropomorphic animals (furry animals) for their anthology "Furnicate".  The deadline is March 1, 2018 and payment is 2cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Spinetingler Magazine - First Print Issue

The Fall print issue of Spinetingler Magazine is now available for purchase.  Check it  out here.

Historical Feathers - Non-paying Crime Fiction Market

UK based Historical Feathers is seeking historical fiction in the crime genre, among other genres such as Steampunk.  Stories should be 1000 to 5000 words.  If you check out their showcase link you'll find some stories they have already published.  You can find the details here.  This is a non-paying market.

Switchblade - Open for Submissions

Switchblade magazine has opened submissions for their fourth issue.  They're looking for short crime stories of 2000 to 4500 words and flash fiction to 1000 words.  The deadline is November 25, 2017 and payment is $10 plus a print copy.  You can find the details here, just scroll down the page.

2018 St. Martin's Minotaur/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition

The 2018 St. Martin's Minotaur/Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition is open for submissions.  The deadline is January 12, 2018.  The winner will receive a publishing contract and advance.  You can find all the details here.  There is no fee to enter.

Parvus Press - Anthology Call

Parvus Press has opened submissions for their anthology "If This Goes On".  They are seeking speculative fiction stories up to 5000 words that "open our eyes to our future".  Stories must include the "impact of current political policy as a meaningful aspect of the story".  The deadline is March 1, 2018 and payment is 8cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Betty Fedora - Update

Just a note to say that the Betty Fedora website is back up.  A good sign that they're still in business.

UPDATE: It was back down again December 9, 2018 so I'm not sure what's going on.

Words and Brushes - No Fee Contest

Words and Brushes has an interesting contest up called Collaboration Five.  They're looking for short stories of 2000 to 4000 words in any genre based on the paintings they have posted on the site.  The deadline is February 15, 2018 and the winner receives $350.  There's no fee to enter.  You can find the details here.  And even if you don't want to enter the contest, the paintings are a wonderful inspiration.

Out of the Gutter Online - Call for Christmas Flash Stories

Out of the Gutter Online has posted a call for crime filled flash stories up to 700 words for their "Twelve Daze of Christmas" series.  You can find the details here.  The link to their submission manager is in their regular guidelines.  You'll find the link above the banner at the top of the page.  This is a non-paying market.

Occult Detective Quarterly - New Issue

Occult Detective Quarterly #3 is now available for purchase here.

Allegory - Call for Submissions

Online ezine Allegory is open for submissions of short stories up to 5000 words in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.  They're also looking for non-fiction articles up to 2000 words on any topic that concerns writing.  Payment for both is $15.  The deadline is December 31, 2017.  You can find the details here.

Smoking Pen Press - Anthology Calls

For those of you who write romance stories Smoking Pen Press has opened submissions for two romance anthologies.  The first is "A Wink and a Smile" which is looking for stories of 1000 to 7000 words with a deadline of January 1, 2018.  The second is "A Kiss and a Promise" which is looking for stories of 7,000 to 12,000 words with a deadline of February 14, 2018.  Stories can be in any genre (except erotica) as long as romance is the key factor in your story.  Both pay $25 and reprints are okay.  You can find the details for both here.

Fireside Magazine - Early Warning for Submissions

Fireside Magazine will open for submissions on November 5 and close November 11, 2017.  I'm posting this early so you'll have a bit of warning for this short submission window.  And please note that this is subject to change so be sure to check before submitting.  They are looking for flash stories up to 1000 word and short fiction of 1000 to 4000 words in any genre with a heavy leaning towards speculative fiction.  Payment is 12.5cents per word.  You can find the details here, keep scrolling down the page because there is information all the way to the bottom of the page.

34 Paying Markets for November

Over at the Publishing...and Other Forms of Insanity Erica Verrillo has posted her November listing of paying markets for November.  Thanks, Erica!

Dark House Books - Anthology Calls

Dark House Books has opened submissions today for two anthologies.  The first is "Shhh... Murder" where they're looking for cozy or cozy-noir mystery stories of 2500 to 5000 words.  The second is "Sanctuary" where they're looking for poetry, flash fiction, short stories, or non-fiction on the theme of sanctuary.  The deadline for both is February 28, 2018 and payment is a royalty split.  You can find the details for both here.

This All Started with Peanuts by Nik Korpon

Over at Shotgun Honey you'll find a "delicious" Halloween treat for your reading enjoyment thanks to Nik Korpon's story "This All Started with Peanuts".  It's a fun flash piece that had me laughing at the end.  You've just got to love neighborly competition.

Happy Halloween, Everyone! 

Betty Fedora - Closed?

The Betty Fedora website appears to have disappeared into the ether, though their twitter account is still up but with nothing posted since May.  And I don't think their fourth issue has been published yet.

Corpus Press - Anthology Call

Corpus Press has opened submissions for their 2018 Halloween anthology.  They're looking for horror stories of 4500 to 8500 words with a central theme of Halloween.  The deadline is March 30, 2018 and payment is 3cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Yellow Mama - New Issue

The October issue of Yellow Mama has gone live.  You can read it for free online here.

The Dark City - New Issue

The Fall issue of The Dark City has gone live online.  Check it out here.

Black Cat Mystery Magazine - Closed to Submissions

According to the Black Cat Mystery Magazine site they've closed submissions early due to a flood of submissions.  They will open again sometime in 2018.

Roane Publishing - Call for Submissions

Roane Publishing has posted a call for "One Sultry Day",  They're looking for contemporary sweet romance stories set during the summer.  Stories should be 15,000 to 20,000 words in length.  The deadline is January 31, 2018 and payment is a royalty split.  You can find the details here.

Angie's Desk - Anthology Calls

Angie has posted her October list of anthology calls.  Thanks, Angie!

That Apex Flash Contest

It was pointed out to me that the Apex Flash Contest call was an old one.  On checking this out I found that the information was posted in 2015.  I was following a current lead but forgot to check on the date of the post.  My apologies.

Storyteller - Closed

From Michael Bracken comes this note from editor Douglas W. Lance:

"Due to unforeseeable circumstances regarding our publishing deal with Amazon, Storyteller is forced to shut down effective immediately."

PopShot - Open for Submissions

UK based PopShot Magazine has opened submissions for their next issue with the theme of Romance.  They're looking for short stories of 1000 to 2500 words, flash of 300 to 1000 words and drabbles of exactly 100 words in any genre which includes crime fiction.  The deadline is November 27, 2017.  There's no mention of payment, but since they're a print selling at new stands there is the possibility.  That's something you'll have to query.  You can find the details here.

All Apologies to Frida Kahlo by Mara Grayson

I was checking out a market when a title caught my eye and I began to read.  "All Apologies to Frida Kahlo" by Mara Grayson is the beautiful story of a daughter trying to understand the madness of her mother in a painting by Frida Kahlo.  I know it sounds strange but it makes so much sense as you try to understand how mother/daughter relationships work.  In the end we never really understand our mothers until they're gone and we've lost the chance to hold their hand in ours and say "Now, I understand."

Bouchercon - The Anthony Awards

And the final awards from Bouchercon, The Anthony Awards.  Congratulations to all the winners!!

Bouchercon - The Barry Awards

And the winners of the Barry Awards.  Congratulations to all!

Bouchercon - The Macavity Awards

The first awards coming out of Bouchercon, The Macavity Awards, have been announced.  A special congrats to Art Taylor in the short story category.  Way to go Art!

DeadSteam - Anthology Call

Editor Bryce Raffle has posted an anthology call for "DeadSteam".  They're looking for stories of 2000 to 8000 words that feature the dark side of steampunk or dreadpunk.  Your story must include at least one dead or undead creature and fit into some alternate version of the Victorian era.  And yes, the guidelines explain it much better and there are links to help you understand the genre.  The deadline is December 1, 2017 and payment is $25.  You can find the details here.

Longshot Island - Open for Submissions

Longshot Island is an online quarterly ezine that is looking for short stories of 1000 to 7000 words in any genre but be aware that they're looking for stories in a literary frame.  They do accept reprints.  Now, if your story is accepted it's published online then the best of the stories from that quarter is published in print with an annual anthology of the best from the print magazine.  You are paid 1cent a word if your story is selected for print only.  You can find the details here.  There are stories onsite for you to read to get a feel for what they're publishing.

Limitless Publishing - Anthology Call

Limitless Publishing has posted an anthology call for "Carnival of Fear".  They're looking for horror and dark fiction of 10,000 word (7500 to 12,000) featuring a carnival, circus, traveling show, or an amusement park.  They want 500 word story proposals submitted by November 10, 2017 with the full story due by January 1, 2018.  They don't mention pay specifics.  You can find the details here.

Red Room - New Issue

The first issue of Red Room is now available for purchase.  They will be opening for submissions in December for their second issue.

Eastern Iowa Review/Port Yonder Press - Open for Short Story Submissions

Eastern Iowa Review/Port Yonder Press is seeking short stories up to 2000 words in the genres of Mystery, Spy, Woodswoman/man, Western (All must be contemporary), Literary Fiction, and Speculative Fiction.  Submissions will close after the first 300 submissions are received.  Payment is $5.  You can find the details here.  This is for online publication.

Book Smugglers Publishing - Open for Short Story Submissions

Book Smugglers Publishing opened submissions today for their Summer 2018 short story series.  They are looking for speculative fiction stories of 1500 to 17,500 words using the theme of "Awakenings".  The deadline is December 31, 2017 and payment is 8cents a word with a cap of $800.  You can find all the details here.

Orthogonal - Open for Submissions

Orthogonal has opened submissions for their next issue with the theme of Sex & Revolution.  They're looking for stories in all genres of 5 to 5000 words using the sex and revolution theme.  Be sure to read the guidelines to understand exactly what they're looking for.  The deadline is November 1, 2017 and payment is $30 for flash stories up to 1000 words and $100 for shorts of 1001 to 5000 words.  You can find the details here.

Hat tip to horrortree.com

Cuil Press - Anthology Call

Cuil Press has posted an anthology call for a Tumblr-Twist anthology.  They're looking for fantasy stories of 4000 to 25,000 words based on Tumblr-Twists (yes, they have links) or a made up Tumblr-twist of your own.  The deadline is November 30, 2017 and payment is $25.  You can find the details here.

Uncanny Magazine - Open for Submissions

Uncanny Magazine is open for submissions of SF/F stories of 750 to 6000 words.  The deadline is October 16, 2017 and payment is 8cents a word.  You can find the details here.

28 Paying Markets for October

And yes, lots of market news today.  Ain't it great!

Over at the Publishing...and Other Forms of Insanity blog Erica Verrillo has posted her October list of paying markets.  Check it out here.

Crime Syndicate Magazine - New Issue

Crime Syndicate Magazine Issue #3 is available for purchase here.

Crime Markets Open for Submissions Today

We have several other crime markets opening for submissions today:

1.  Black Cat Mystery Magazine - 3cents a word.

2.  Pulp Modern - $10 - deadline October 10 so a very short reading period.

3.  Magical Crime Scene Investigation - anthology call - $25 

Flash Bang Mysteries - New Issue - Open for Submissions

Flash Bang Mysteries has opened for submissions.  They're looking for crime flash stories of 500 to 750 words.  The deadline is October 31 and payment is $15.  You can find the details here.

While you're there check out the newest issue.

Crystal Lake Publishing - Anthology Call

Crystal Lake Publishing opens submissions tomorrow (October 1, 2017) for their annual anthology "Tales from the Lake 5".  They're seeking quiet horror and dark fiction stories with a literary bend that are grounded in the real world.  Stories should be no more than 6000 words.  The deadline is December 1, 2017 and payment is 3cents a word.  You can find all the details here.

Mystery & Horror LLC - Anthology Call

Mystery & Horror LLC has posted an anthology call for Strangely Funny V.  They're looking for funny paranormal stories of 2000 to 6000 words.  Submissions open on October 1 and close on October 31, 2017.  Payment is a $5 advance plus a copy of the anthology.  You can find the details here.

Crime Syndicate Magazine - Free for Kindle

Crime Syndicate Magazine issue two is free for your Kindle today and tomorrow in expectation of their third issue dropping on October 1.  Check it out here.

Zombies Need Brains LLC - Anthology Calls

Editor Joshua Palmatier has posted the guidelines for three anthologies to be published by Zombies Need Brains LLC.  They are looking for sci-fi and fantasy stories up to 7500 words that meet the themes for "The Razor's Edge", "Guilds & Glaives", and "Second Round".  The deadline is December 31, 2017 and payment is 6cents a word.  You can find the details here.  And they did have a successful KickStarter so the money is assured.

FormerCactus - New Flash Market

From Michael Bracken comes a link to a new online flash zine,  FormerCactus is looking for flash stories in any genre under 1000 words for their first issue.  There is no payment.  You can find the submission details here and more on their about page.  

The Uninhabited by Michael Bracken

Most reviewers tend not to review online short stories and I'm not sure why.  They're free to read and you can find some real gems.  "The Uninhabited" by Michael Bracken is one such story.  What I loved the most is the fact that it reminds you that nothing is ever what it seems.  Stop on over to Tough and have a read.

Caffeinated Press - Anthology Call - West Michigan Writers

Caffeinated Press is open for submissions to their annual anthology "Brewed Awakenings".  They prefer writers from West Michigan but will consider writers from outside the area.  They are seeking stories up to 40,000 words in any genre.  Payment is $10 to $150 depending on length.  The deadline is May 31, 2018.  You can find the details here.

International Crime Fiction Association - Call for Papers

The International Crime Fiction Association in the UK has posted a call for papers dealing with "Crime Fiction:  Insiders and Outsiders" and they affect each other to change the genre.  They have a long list of subjects for you to consider.  200 word proposals are due by February 3, 2018.  You can find the details here.

2018 Minotaur Books/Malice Domestic Novel Competition - No Fee to Enter

The 2018 Minotaur Books/Malice Domestic Novel Competition is open for submissions.  They are seeking traditional mysteries of 65,000 words (minimum).  The deadline is January 12, 2018.  There is no entry fee.  The winner receives a $10,000 advance against royalties.  You can find the details here.  Scroll the page.  I know it says 2017 but the entry form is for the 2018 competition.  This only open to authors who have never had a novel published before.

EconoClash Review - New Market

I just received an email from editor J D Graves about his new online ezine called EconoClash Review.  This is a non-paying market but they publish in all genres (Yes, crime and noir are included).  He will be opening submissions on October 1 and they will remain open until December 1, 2017.  Stories should be 1500 to 4500 words in length.  You can find the details here.

UPDATE:  Not sure if I missed this or it was added later but they are now paying $10 for each story.  Another paying market!!!

The Dark Magazine - Open for Submissions

The Dark Magazine is open for submissions.  They're looking for stories of 2000 to 6000 words in the genres of horror and dark fantasy.  Payment is 3cents a word.  You can find the details here.  You'll also find that their September issue is now online for your reading pleasure.

Flame Tree Publishing - Anthology Calls

Flame Tree Publishing has posted two anthology calls - "Alien Invasion" and "Endless Apocalypse".  They're looking for both original and reprint stories of 2000 to 4000 words.  The deadline for both is September 29, 2017 and payment is 6cents a word.  You can find the details here.  Sorry for the short notice.

Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores - Open for Submissions

Cosmic Roots and Eldritch Shores opened for submissions of short stories of 1000 words and up in the genres of sci-fi, fantasy, myth, legend, fairy tale, and eldritch.  The submission period is only a week long and closes on September 28, 2017.  Payment is 6cents a word for original stories, 2cents a word for reprints, and 2cents to 6cents a word for non-fiction.  You can find the details here and the submission link is at the bottom of the page.

Bracken - Open for Submissions

Online zine Bracken is currently open for submissions of speculative fiction stories up to 2500 words.  There's no deadline listed.  Payment is 2cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Santa Cruz Weird - Anthology Call

I found this call in the local Santa Cruz paper and thought I'd pass it along for those who might be interested.  Author Nancy Lynn Jarvis is seeking stories of 3000 to 6000 words that feature the fun, humorous, and quirky side of Santa Cruz.  The deadline is December 1, 2017, there's no mention of payment.  You can find the details here.  Ms. Jarvis is a mystery author so crime stories could work here.

The Round Up - Open for Submissions

Online zine The Round Up is seeking short stories up to 5000 words that deal with the underground economy (dealers, pushers, users, rent boys, strippers, hookers, etc.).  The deadline is October 31, 2017, there's no mention of payment.  You can find the details here, the link goes to a pdf file.  There is an issue available to read so you can get a feel for what they're looking for, you can find the link on their home page.

Thanks to Michael Bracken for the link!

Enchanted Conversations - Open for Submissions

Enchanted Conversation:  A Fairy Tale Conversation has opened submissions for their October issue.  They're looking for fairy tale type stories of 700 to 3000 words using the theme "Godfather Death".  The deadline is September 30, 2017 and payment is $30.  You can find the details here.

Bloodhound Books - Open for Crime Novel Submissions

Bloodhound Books is open for novel submissions in the crime fiction genres.  There's no mention of pay scale.  You can find the details here.

Home is...by Jerry Bloomfield

There's a great story about family over at Beat to a Pulp.  You keep expecting one thing and the story just spins you around in another direction and leaves you smiling along a trail of your own memories.

Naptown Noir - Charity Anthology Call

Editor Alec Cizak has posted a note on his blog that he's putting together a charity anthology that will be published by Down & Out Books.  He's looking for noir stories set in Indianapolis.  The charity is the Indiana Literacy Association.  You can check out the details and drop him a line here.

Fireside Magazine - Open for Submissions

Fireside Magazine opened submissions today for flash stories up to 1000 words and short stories up to 4000 words in any genre.  There are stories to read online so you can get an idea of what they're looking for.  Their reading period is short and the deadline is September 23, 2017.  Payment is 12.5cents a word.  You can find the details here.  Just click on home at the top of the page to find stories to read.

Angie's Desk - Anthology Markets

Angie has posted her September listing of paying anthology markets.  Thanks, Angie!

ChiZine Publications - Anthology Call

ChiZine Publications has posted an anthology call for "Other Covenants:  Alternate Histories of the Jewish People".  They looking for stories of 500 to 15,000 words that written in the alternate history genre and are relevant to the theme.  The deadline is February 4, 2018 and payment is 8cents CAD a word.  They have a list of possible topics in their guidelines which you can find here.

Lamplight - Open for Submissions

Lamplight opened submissions today for their next two issues.  They're seeking dark literary fiction up to 7000 words.  The deadline is November 15, 2017 and payment is 3cents a word with a $150 cap.  Reprints are paid 1cent a word.  You can find the details here.

Occult Detective Quarterly - Open for Submissions

Occult Detective Quarterly opened submissions today for their next issue.  They're looking for stories of 3000 to 6000 words about detectives who explore the unusual.  The deadline is October 15, 2017 and payment is 1cent a  word with a $50 cap.  They do take an occasional reprint and pay a flat rate of $25 for these.  You can find the details here, it's a pdf file.

Black Cat Mystery Magazine - Guidelines Posted

Black Cat Mystery Magazine has posted their guidelines and will open for submissions on October 1 for issues #2 and #3.  They're looking for all types of mystery stories of 1000 to 8000 words.  The deadline is December 15, 2017 and payment is 3cents a word.  You can find the details here.  I will post a reminder on the opening date.

Weird City - Open for Submissions

Weird City magazine is open for submissions to their second issue.  They're looking for stories of 2000 to 7500 words that use the theme of "strange things in dense places".  The deadline is December 31, 2017 and payment is $20 to $75 depending on length.  You can find the details here.

21 Paying Markets for Personal Essays

I know many of you write non-fiction so I thought I'd pass along this link to "Freedom With Writing" where they've posted 21 paying markets for personal essays.

Scary Dairy Press - Anthology Call

Scary Dairy Press has opened submissions for their anthology "Terror Politico".  they are seeking dark fiction of 3000 to 7000 words about the evils of politics.  The deadline is December 31, 2017 and payment is $30 to $70 depending on length.  Reprints are paid a flat fee of $25.  You can find the details here.

Antimatter Magazine - Call for Flash Stories

Antimatter Magazine is seeking original science fiction flash stories up to 500 words that use a real science headline to inform, drive, or inspire your story (they have links).  The deadline is October 31, 2017 and payment is $20.  You can find the details on their Submittable page.

PMMP - Anthology Call

Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing has posted an anthology call for "Lost Films".  They're looking for horror stories of 1000 to 8000 words involving recorded visual disturbances such as in film, Hollywood, TV, etc.( And yes, they explain it much better).  The deadline is October 31, 2017 and payment is 2cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Mainly Murder Press - Closed

Mainly Murder Press seemed to have closed up shop.  No explanations.

"A Sudden Swift Impression" - Call for Papers

If you're a resident of the UK this call for papers might be of interest to you.  The University of Brighton is hosting a Study Day with a focus on short stories of the 19th century.  One of the topics is crime and detection.  A 300 word proposal is due by October 2, 2017.  You can find the details here.

All Due Respect Books - Open for Submissions

All Due Respect Books has opened submissions for low life crime literature in the form of short story collection, novellettes, novellas, and novels.  They are now an imprint of Down & Out Books.  You can find the details here.

Hat tip to Paul D. Brazill!

Books and Boos Press - Anthology Call

Books and Boos Press is seeking darkly funny horror stories for their anthology "A Sharp Stick in the Eye".  Stories should be 4000 to 8000 words.  The deadline is September 30, 2017 and payment is $50.  You can find the details here.

Limitless Publishing - Anthology Call

Limitless Publishing has posted an anthology call for "Craving: Loyalty".  They are seeking contemporary romance or romantic suspense stories of 10,000 words (7500 to 12,000) that are set in the world of the mafia, organized crime groups, motorcycle clubs, or gangs.  Basically any group where loyalty is demanded and betrayal will bring death.  They want story proposals of 500 words submitted by October 13, 2017.  There is no mention of payment so that's something you'll have query.  You can find the details here.

In Honor of Elmer Kelton - Call for Submissions

The 22nd Annual ASU (Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas) Writers Conference in honor of Elmer Kealton is seeking submissions of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction plus critical or biological presentations on Kelton, Hoagland, or Texas/Southwestern/Western Literature.  The featured writer is Tony Hoagland.  The deadline is November 13, 2017.  You can find the details here, the file comes up as a pdf.

Pulp Modern - Submission Period Announced

Just a note for those of you who like a long lead time - Pulp Modern will be open for submissions from October 1st to the 10th.  You can find the details here.  I'll post this again when they open.

Black Cat Magazine - A New Market for Crime Fiction

Over at the SleuthSayers blog Barb Goffman has posted an interview with Carla Coupe the editor of a new print crime magazine called Black Cat Magazine.  The first issue is now available and the editor says the guidelines should be posted this week with submissions opening in October.  The payment here will be 3cents a word with a cap of $250.  I'll keep an eye open for the announcement of both and post them here.  It's good to have another paying market for crime fiction.

One Story - Open for Submissions

Print magazine One Story has opened submissions for literary stories of 3000 to 8000 words.  The deadline is November 14, 2017 and payment is $500.  They have an online submission manager with a link in the guidelines.  You can find the details here.

Mysterical -E - New Issue

The Summer issue of Mysterical-E has gone live.  You can read it for free here.

Mad Scientist Journal - Open for Submissions

The Mad Scientist Journal has opened submissions for the month of September.  They're looking for stories of 500 to 8000 words written in first person from the mad scientist's point of view.  Genres are sci-fi, fantasy, or horror.  The deadline is September 30, 2017.  Payment is $10 for flash of 500 to 2000 words ($5 for reprints) and $20 for shorts of 2000 to 8000 words ($10 for reprints).  You can find the details here.

Spilt Coffee by Rob Kitchin

Flash fiction is tough to write but writing a drabble of exactly a hundred words is even tougher.  Over at the blog The View From the Blue House Rob Kitchin writes a drabble and posts it every Saturday.  This week's drabble is "Spilt Coffee" and it's a perfect crime story with not a word wasted.  Check it out for yourself.

Literally Stories - Non-paying Market for Crime Fiction

First off, this is a non-paying market but they do publish crime, thriller, and mystery stories along with many other genres.  Literally Stories is seeking work of 500 to 3000 words.  They are an online zine and you will find stories there to read to get a feel for what they publish.  You can find the details here.

Hat tip to Michael Bracken for the link.

34 Paying Markets for September

Over at the blog Publishing...and Other Forms of Insanity Erica Verrillo has post her list of 34 paying markets for September.

Indie Crime Scene - Writng Resource

And another resource for crime fiction writers is "Indie Crime Scene".  One very cool feature is their crime fiction links of the week that collect reviews, short stories, interviews, and resources all in one place for you to click on.

The Puppet Show - Writing Resource

For those of you writing crime fiction you might find "The Puppet Show" website very informative.  It is based in the UK so some things may differ from country to country.

Tough - Seeking Crime Fiction Submissions

Rusty Barnes the editor of Tough ezine is seeking crime stories of 1000 words and up.  Payment is $25.  You can find the details here.  He started publishing stories in July so be sure to take a few minutes to read what's there so you can get a feel for what he's looking for.

A Study in Sidekicks: The Detectives Assistant in Crime Fiction - Call for Papers

Shots magazine has posted a "Call for Papers:  A Study in Sidekicks:  The Detectives Assistant in Crime Fiction".  They're looking for essays of 7000 to 8000 words "that explore the changing representations and functions of the detective's sidekick".  They want an abstract of 300 to 350 words by November 13, 2017 with full essays due June 1, 2018.  There is also a list of topics.  There is no mention of payment.  You can find the details here.

B Cubed Press - Anthology Calls

B Cubed Press has two open anthology calls listed. 

The first is titled "After the Orange".  They're looking for sci-fi/fantasy stories of 500 to 5000 words set in a post Trump world.  The deadline is December 15, 2017 and payment is 2cents a word plus royalty split.  You can find the details here.

The second call is titled "Cosmic Caravans".  This one is looking for science fiction stories of 300 to 3000 words for pre-teen readers.  The deadline is October 7, 2017 and payment is 2cents a word plus royalties.  You can find the details here.

Selene Quarterly - Open for Submissions (September 1, 2017)

Submissions open tomorrow, September 1, 2017, for Selene Quarterly.  They're seeking stories "that shatter relationships" in all genres for the theme "Brides, Grooms, Honeymoons".  This is a short reading period that ends on September 15, 2017.  Payment is 6cents a word for Drabbles, 2cents a word for flash fiction of 500 to 1000 words, and 3cents a word for short stories.  You can find the details here.

Western Writers of America - Tweet Us a Western Contest

The Western Writers of America have posted a contest call for "Tweet Us a Western".  They're looking for Western stories of 280 characters.  Your stories can be Old West, Modern Westerns, Weird Westerns, or Romance.  You have to privately PM the message not post directly to their Twitter feed.  Opening date is tomorrow September 1, 2017 and runs to November 30, 2017.  Prizes are $300, $125, and $75.  You can find all the details here.

Hat tip to Brian Lindenmuth for the link!

Hydra Publications - Anthology Call

Hydra Publications has posted an anthology call for "Unsheathed:  an Epic Anthology of Sword & Sorcery Fantasy".  They want only Epic/Heroic fantasy stories of 7500 to 10,000 words.  All stories must have an element of sword play or sword-related theme.  The deadline is December 31, 2017 and payment is $30.  You can find the details here.

Myriad Paradigm Publishing - Anthology Call

Myriad Paradigm Publishing has posted an anthology call for "Mind Candy".  They're looking for speculative fiction stories up to 5000 words that address the intricacies of the mind and where the mental oddities are key to the story line.  Te deadline is January 15, 2018 and payment is 6cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Hat tip to horrortree.com

The Eyes of Texas - Anthology Call Update

Editor Michael Bracken has noted in his submission call FAQ's section that he's not getting enough stories that represent the diversity of the state for his anthology call  "The Eyes of Texas".  He's looking for private eye stories of around 5000 words that are set in Texas.  The deadline is November 30, 2017 and payment is a royalty share.  You can find the details here.

DarkFuse - Closed

DarkFuse Publishing has filed for bankruptcy and has closed down.

The Poet's Haven - Anthology Calls

Okay, first up, the only pay for these two anthology calls are one copy.  The Poet's Haven has two anthology calls for their Digest series.  The first is "Darker than Fiction" which is looking for poetry and short stories about evil monsters in the real world.  The deadline is January 7, 2018.  The second is for "It Was a Dark and Stormy Night" which is looking for poetry and short stories that start with that famous sentence.  The deadline is May 26, 2018.  Submissions are through Submittable, you can find the details and links at the website, just scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Mystery Tribune - Open for Fiction Submissions

Mystery Tribune is seeking crime/mystery stories of 3000 to 6000 words for both their online and print magazines.  Submissions are through Submittable.  You can find the details here.  There are stories posted online so you can check out what types of stories they publish.  There is no mention of payment but I've heard that they do pay but not how much.

Hat tip to Michael Bracken for the link.

Mystery Readers Journal - Call for Non-fiction Submissions

Editor Janet Randolph has posted a call for non-fiction submissions for Mystery Readers Journal.  The theme for the next two issues is Big City Cops.  She's looking for reviews, articles, and Author! Author! essays.  The deadline is September 5, 2017 and there's no mention of payment.  You can find the details here.

Fahrenheit Press - Anthology Call - Noirville

This call came through the SMFS group today.  Fahrenheit Press has posted a contest call for an anthology titled "Noirville".  They're looking for stories under 7500 words in the crime/thriller genres.  The deadline is September 30, 2017 and payment is a royalty split.  You can find the details here.

Dreaming Robot Press - Anthology Call

Dreaming Robot Press has opened submissions for their 2018 Young Explorer's Adventure Guide anthology.  They're looking for science fiction adventure stories of 3000 to 6000 words for middle grade readers.  The deadline is December 31, 2017 and payment is 6cents a word.  You can find the details here. 

Down & Out Books - All Due Respect Books

Down & Out Books has just picked up All Due Respect Books as a new imprint.

Six Questions For... - Mark Westmoreland

Jim Harrington has an interview with Story and Grit editor Mark Westmoreland over at his excellent Six Questions For...blog.

Northeast Modern Language Association - Call for Papers

The Northeast Modern Language Association has posted a call for papers on three different topics.  The ones I thought might be of interest here are "New Approaches in Zombie Studies" and a variety of topics about F. Scott Fitzgerald and Hollywood.  The deadline for 300 word abstracts is September 30, 2017.  You can find the details here.

Best Science Fiction of the Year - 2017 - Call for Submissions

Editor Neil Clarke has posted a submissions call for "Best Science Fiction of the Year - 2017".  This is for stories published in 2017.  The deadline is November 1, 2017 for print and November 15, 2017 for digital copies.  There's no mention of payment.  You can find the details here.

Elm Books - Anthology Call - Cozy Mysteries

Elm Books has posted an anthology call for "Death by Cupcake".  They're looking for cozy mysteries of 2000 to 10,000 words.  The stories must have a cupcake somewhere in the story.  The deadline is December 1, 2017 and payment is a royalty share.  You can find the details here.  There are also a couple of calls for sci-fi anthologies.

World Weaver Press - Anthology Call

World Weaver Press has opened submissions for an anthology titled "Glass and Gardens:  Solarpunk Summers".  They're looking for futuristic stories up to 8000 words that take place in summer.  They must be planet-based and optimistic.  The deadline is November 15, 2017.  Payment will be based on a successful KickStarter.  You can find the details here.

Yellow Mama - New Issue

The August issue of online zine Yellow Mama has gone live.  It's free to read here.

Queen of the South - On Writing Strong Women

I find it odd that there's not much talk about the TV series "Queen of the South" in the mystery writing community.  I don't do the pay per view channels like HBO or stream programs like Netflix so finding such a great show about a strong woman on the cable channels is very refreshing.  As for the noir angle, it doesn't get any darker.  Just when you think things can't get any worse for Teresa Mendoza, there she is sliding deeper into the shit.

If you want to write a strong woman you won't find a better example than Teresa.  She doesn't wait for a man to save her.  She saves herself.  There are men who help her along the way and they don't do it for sexual favors but because they respect her and what she's done.  She doesn't crawl into a corner and moan in self-pity, she stands up and fights for her life and the people she cares for.  She's a perfect contrast to her nemesis, Camila Vargas, anther strong woman but one who is vicious to a fault.

The contrast between the two women works well as they both admire each other, but they don't trust one another.  It's good to see such well written women characters on TV.  I like that the love interests are kept to a minimum and the relationships between the women are kept at the forefront of the show.

Angie's Desk - Anthology Markets

Angie has posted her August list of anthology markets.  Thanks, Angie!

Otter Libris Press - Anthology Call

First off, I'm posting this call early as the submission period doesn't open until October 1, 2017.  Otter Libris Press has posted an anthology call for "MCSI:  Magical Crime Scene Investigation:.  They're looking for "Urban Fantasy stories that involve a crime scene and require the investigator to use magic or engage the aid of a magical being to solve the crime",  Stories should be 3000 to 10,000 words.  The deadline is January 31, 2017 and payment is $25 for original stories and $10 for reprints.  You can find the details here.  And yes, I will post this again when submissions open.

Hat tip to Michael Bracken for the link!

Sirens Call Publications - Anthology Call

Sirens Call Publications has posted an anthology call for "If It Bleeds, It Leads".  They're looking for horror stories in the form of newspaper articles.  The deadline is October 31, 2017 and payment is $15.  You can find the details here.

If You Live in San Diego

I don't often post writing classes but this one sounded interesting.  The one day workshop is sponsored by San Diego Writers, Ink.  The date is September 3, 2017 and costs $30 for members and $36 for non-members.  The shop's title is "Street Talk:  Crafting Moody Dialog for Genre Stories with Mark Phillips.  You can find the details here.

Hallmark Publishing - Call for Novel Submissions

Hallmark Publishing (an extension of Hallmark TV) is looking for novels of 70,000 to 85,000 words in the genres of male/female romance and cozy mysteries.  Also it needs to be at a PG 13 level according to the guidelines.  You can find the details here.  They have an online submission page similar to Submittable.  They do not list payment details or what rights they're acquiring.

Hat tip to writingcareer.com

Solarcide - Open for Submissions

Online zine Solarcide is currently open for submissions.  They're looking for dark fiction in all genres of 1000 to 3000 words.  Payment is $50.  You can find the details here.

Tribe - Anthology Call - Women Writers 55+

Tribe will be a print anthology by and about older single women (aged 55+).  They're looking for prose, memoir, short stories, and poetry.  The word count for prose is 1200 to 3000 words.  The deadline is September 30, 2017 and payment is $25 CAD.  You can find the details here.

Love & Bubbles - Anthology Call

Editor Jaylee James has posted an anthology call for "Love & Bubbles".  They're looking for love stories (no erotica) under 5000 words set underwater.  Characters don't need to be human (you know, mermaids and sea sprites, etc. are the alternative :))  The deadline is December 20, 2017.  There will be a KickStarter run to pay for submissions with $50 being the minimum.  They don't really say what will happen if the KickStarter fails.  You can find the details here.

Independent Editor Stacy Robinson on the Novella

Over at the SleuthSayers blog is an interesting essay about the novella by independent editor Stacy Robinson.

Out of the Gutter Online - Special Call for Submissions

Out of the Gutter Online has posted a special call for an October series called Gutteral Screams.  They're looking for Halloween type stories up to 1000 words.  The deadline is September 29, 2017.  This is a non-paying market.  You can find the details here.

Emre Publishing - Anthology Call

I'm guessing from the guidelines that this anthology is meant to poke fun at the President.  Emre Publishing has posted an anthology call for "He-man Woman-Haters Club".  They're looking for stories of 3000 to 5000 words that depict "Our-Gang type" plots using characters from a list they have posted which includes politicians and members of the Our Gang TV show.  The setting is Mar-a-Lago in Palm Springs, Florida.  The deadline is September 30, 2017 and payment is 6cents a word.  You can find the details here.  While satire is fine, they're basically looking for humorous stories.

Killer Nashville's Broken Ribbons

I know that most of the crime writer's conferences have an annual anthology call so I was pretty excited to see that Killer Nashville now has an annual magazine called Broken Ribbons.  What I wasn't prepared for was finding that they charge a $3 reading fee and there's no payment.  If you're interested here's the guidelines.

Fahrenheit Press - Open for Novel Submissions

Fahrenheit Press is currently open for novel submissions in the genres of Crime and Thrillers.  You can find the details here.

PulpRev.com - Call for Submissions - Non-Paying

PulpRev.com has posted a short call for pulp flash fiction stories of 750 to 1500 words for a PulpRev Sampler.  The deadline is August 10, 2017, there's no mention of payment.  You can find the details here.

Down & Out: The Magazine - First Issue Now Available

The first print issue of Down & Out:  The Magazine is now available for purchase.  There is also a Kindle edition here.

Deadman's Tome - Anthology Call

Deadman's Tome is seeking horror stories up to 5000 words that reflect real stories and urban legends found in America for a project titled Real American Horror.  The deadline is September 11, 2017 and payment is a royalty split.  You can find the details here.

The Popular Culture Association - Call for Papers - Mystery & Detective Fiction

The Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association has posted a call for papers in the Mystery and Detective Fiction field for their annual conference.  Your 100 to 250 word proposal should be submitted by October 1, 2017.  You can find the details here.

Down and Out Books - Open for Novel Submissions

Down and Out Books opened for novel submissions today.  They're looking for novels of 60,000 to 90,000 words in the crime genres with the exception of cozies and romantic suspense.  You can find the details here.  The deadline is August 31, 2017.

34 Paying Markets for August

Over at the Publishing...and Other Forms of Insanity blog Erica Verrillo has posted her list of paying markets for August.  Thanks, Erica!

Schoolbooks & Sorcery - YA Anthology Call

Editor Michael M. Jones has posted an anthology call for "Schoolbooks & Sorcery".  He's seeking YA Urban Fantasy stories of 2000 to 6000 words,  The stories must involve magic.  The deadline is August 31, 2017 and payment is 6cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Story and Grit - New Market

I always find it amazing what you can find when you read short stories online.  This morning I read a story over at Out of the Gutter Online and in the author's bio I discovered that he started an online zine called Story and Grit.  The best part is that this is a crime fiction market looking for stories of 700 to 4000 words in the genres of rough South fiction, crime lit, and horror.  The downside is that they are not a paying market.  You can find the details here.

Edge Publishing - Anthology Call

Edge Publishing has posted an anthology call for "Fantastic Trains:  An Anthology of Phantasmagorical Engines and Riders".  They're looking for speculative fiction stories about trains and the folks who ride them up to 5000 words.  They also have a list of character types they want you to use, one of which is a detective.  The deadline is September 30, 2017 and payment is $50 to $150 depending on length.  You can find the details here.

Dark Cloud Press - Anthology Call

This anthology call from Dark Cloud Press will be a perfect fit for you crime writers.  The anthology is titled "Tales of Blood and Squalor" and they're looking for horror and psychological thrillers that include blood and squalor.  Stories should be 2500 to 5000 words.  I'm posting this early so you can get started on a story if you don't have one.  The submission period opens on August 1 and ends September 30, 2017 or until filled so don't wait until the last minute to submit.  Payment is 3cents a word.  You can find the details here.

The Final Frontier - Reprint Anthology Call - Science Fiction

Editor Neil Clarke has posted an anthology call for "The Final Frontier".  He's looking for reprint science fiction stories from the last twenty years about exploration and discovery beyond one's home world.  Stories should be 3000 to 22,000 words.  The deadline for submissions is August 4, 2017 and payment is 1cent a word plus a royalty share.  You can find all the details here.

Twelfth Planet Press - Anthology Call - Mother of Invention

Twelfth Planet Press has posted an anthology call for "Mother of Invention".  They're looking for stories of 500 to 5000 words "about gender as it relates to the creation of artificial intelligence and robotics".  The deadline is August 31, 2017 and payment is 6cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Manslaughter Review - New Issue

The second issue of Manslaughter Review is now available to read online.

Workers Write! - Open for Submissions

Workers Write! has opened submissions for issue #14, "Tales From the Cafe".  They're looking for stories of 500 to 5000 words that are set in the food industry sector.  The deadline is December 31, 2017 and payment is $5 to $50 depending on length.  You can find the details here.

My apologies:  I just noticed this morning that I said this market was Writers Write! but that's not the case, it's Workers Write!  Maybe I've just heard that writers write phrase so often that it just comes natural to write it down.

Argosy Magazine - Open for Submissions

UK based Argosy Magazine is open for submissions for "Volume 3:  Collapsed Binary".  They're looking for stories over 4500 words featuring women as the protagonists.  There's no deadline listed and  payment is a royalty split.  They also have a listing of themes for which they're asking for story queries, one of which is for crime fiction.  You can find the details here.

The Mystery of Maine Mystery Writers by Jaed Coffin

I ran across an interesting article in Down East magazine by Jaed Coffin called "The Mystery of Maine Mystery Writers".

Switchblade - Open for Submissions

Crime fiction magazine Switchblade opened submissions today for short stories of 2000 to 4500 words.  The deadline is August 15, 2017 and payment is $10.  You can find the details here, scroll down the page.

Boabab Press - Anthology Call

Baobab Press has posted an anthology call for "This Side of the Divide".  They're seeking short fiction of 3000 to 5000 word that explores the United States West.  The deadline is October 31, 2017 and payment is $100.  You can find the details here.  Just scroll down to the bottom of the page.  Also note that this is being put together with an MFA program so they'll be looking for literary stories.

Write Naked - Call for Non-fiction Blog Posts

The Write Naked blog is open for blog post queries for non-fiction posts about writing.  There is a list of ideas to get you started.  Your post should be 450 to 650 words in length but remember, you have to query our idea first.  The deadline is September 30, 2017 and payment is $50.  You can find the details here.

Angie's Desk - Anthology Markets

Angie has posted her list of July anthology markets.  Thanks, Angie!

Matchbook - Open for Submissions

Matchbook is an online flash fiction literary magazine.  They're currently open for submissions of stories under 1000 words.  If your piece is accepted you will be asked for a companion piece (basically a short author's note about the story)  The deadline is July 23, 2017 and payment is $20.  You can find the details here.

Hat tip to Gail Farrelly. 

Wolf Singer Publications - Anthology Call

Wolf Singer Publications has posted an anthology call for "Tales From the Fluffy Bunny".  They're looking for fantasy stories of 1000 to 7500 that feature your main character telling the tale of how they or their weapon got their silly name.  The deadline is September 30, 2017 and payment is $5 plus a royalty split.  You can find the details here.

Switchblade Magazine - Submission Period Posted

Just a note to let you crime writing folks know that Switchblade magazine has posted their submission period for the next issue.  It will be opening on July 20, 2017 and end on August 15, 2017.  Don't jump the gun, just mark it in your calendars so you'll be ready. :)

Hat tip to Peter DiChellis.

Hard Sentences: Crime Fiction Inspired by Alcatraz - Now Available

I've been coming up short with paying markets for crime fiction of late so I thought I'd post a link to the new anthology "Hard Sentences:  Crime Fiction Inspired by Alcatraz".  I posted the call last year and now the anthology is a reality with a load of great writers.  Check it out here. 

Tough - First Story Up

The online blogzine Tough is off to a great start with "The Mark of a Good Deal" by J. M. Taylor.  Check it out here.

Magazine Closings

Red Sun Magazine and Untied Shoelaces of the Mind have both closed their doors.

Flash Bang Mysteries - New Issue - Open for Submissions

The Summer issue of Flash Bang Mysteries has gone live and is free to read here.  They have also opened submissions for crime flash fiction of 500 to 750 words.  The deadline is July 31, 2017.  Check  out their submission page for the details.

Fantasia Divinity Publishing - Anthology Calls

Fantasia Divinity Publishing has posted three anthology calls looking for speculative fiction stories of 500 to 10,500 words that fit the themes of each anthology.  There are different deadlines but they're all open at this point.  Payment is $5 to $15 depending on length.  They're also accepting reprints with a max payout of $10.  You can find the details here.

Buzzy Mag - Open for Reviews and Blog Post Submissions

For those of you who are into sci-fi and fantasy Buzzy Mag is open for book and movie reviews plus they're looking for bloggers.  Payment is 5cents a word.  You can check out the details here.

Diabolical Plots - Open for Submissions

Diabolical Plots is open for submissions during the month of July.  They are looking for speculative fiction stories up to 3500 words.  Payment is 8cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Switchblade - New Issue

Issue 2 of Switchblade has hit the streets and is available in both print and ebook format.  You can check out the issue details and find the links for purchasing a copy here.  (Scroll down the page)  Also note they will be opening a submission period in late July.

Hat tip to Peter DiChellis.

Mofo Publishing - Erotica Anthology Call

Mofo Publications has posted an anthology call for "Literary Erotica:  Apocalypse".  They're looking for erotica stories of 1000 to 5000 words centered around the theme of apocalypse.  The deadline is September 5, 2017 and payment is 1cent a word.  You can find the call here.

37 Paying Markets for July

Over at Publishing...and Other Forms of Insanity blogger Erica Verrillo has posted her July list of paying markets.  Thanks, Erica!

An Interview with Eric Campbell

Over at SleuthSayers you'll find an interesting interview with Down and Out Books founder Eric Campbell where he talks about the future of the novella.

Anthology Call - A Hand of Knaves - Australian Writers

This one is for Australian writers only and submissions don't open until August 1.  That gives you a good month to come up with a great story for The Canberra Speculative Fiction Guild's anthology "A Hand of Knaves".  They're looking for speculative fiction stories up to 5000 words that feature the "knaves" as the protagonist.  And yes, they explain exactly what they're looking for in the guidelines.  The payment here is $30.  You can find the details here.

Dakka Press - Call for Podcast Submissions

Dakka Press is seeking short stories and audio plays in any genre (PG 13 level) for their online podcasts.  They're paying 1.5cents a word with a cap at 3500 words though you may submit longer pieces.  Their minimum payment is $20.  You can find the details here.  This one is for Manuel who asked me a long time ago to find him a market for radio plays :)  I finally found one.

Flame Tree Publishing - Anthology Calls

Flame Tree Publishing has posted two anthology calls, on for "Pirates and Ghosts" and the second for "Agents and Spies".  Stories should be 2000 to 4000 words.  The deadline for both is July 7. 2017 and payment is 6cents a word.  The good thing about this short notice call is that they'll be taking reprints as well as original work.  You can find the details here.

Blood & Bourbon - Open for Submissions

First off, this is a non-paying market but I thought it might be a fit for some of you noir writers out there.  Blood & Bourbon is looking for both fiction and non-fiction up to 2500 words that is hard, gritty, and raw.  The theme for their Fall issue is Death.  You can find the details here.  Their Spring issue is now available for purchase or as a free download, just go to the home page for details.

Silver Empire Press - Anthology Call

Silver Empire Press has posted an anthology call for "Stairs in the Woods".  They have a picture and some ideas to get you started.  They are looking for stories of 3000 to 20,000 words in any genre.  The deadline is August 31, 2017 and payment is a royalty split.  You can find the details here.

Owl Hollow Press - Anthology Call - Short Notice

Owl Hollow Press has an anthology call for a "Pick Your Poison" anthology.  They don't specify genre but I think they're leaning more toward the spec-fiction genres.  They want stories under 7500 words.  The deadline is June 30, 2017 and payment is $50.  You can find the details here.

Unnerving Magazine - Anthology Call

Unnerving Magazine is open for submissions of dark fiction of 400 to 2500 words for a Halloween issue.  The deadline is July 14, 2017, payment is 1cent a word.  They also have an anthology call for "Hardened Hearts" where they're looking for difficult love stories of 600 to 3000 word.  The stories can be any genre including crime fiction but they must be dark.  The deadline for this one is "until full" and payment is 1cent a word.  You can find the guidelines for both on their Submittable page.

Yellow Mama - New Issue

The June issue of Yellow Mama has gone live.  You can read it online here.

Belanger Books - Mystery Anthology Call

For all you Holmes fans out there here's an interesting submission call from Belanger Books for "Sherlock Holmes:  Adventures in the Realms of H. G. Wells".  They're looking for mystery stories of 5000 to 10,000 words featuring Sherlock Homes solving mysteries set in the worlds created by H. G. Wells.  An excellent cross genre idea :)  The deadline is July 15, 2017 and payment is a royalty split.  You can find the details here.

Angie's Desk - Anthology Calls

Angie has posted her June listing of anthology markets.  Thanks, Angie!

Joffee Books - Open for Crime Novel Submissions

UK based Joffee Books is open for novel submissions in the various crime genres.  You can check them out here.

Trisha Faye - Non-fiction Anthology Calls

Editor Trisha Faye has posted two no-fiction anthology calls on  her site.  The first is called "In Celebration of Sisters".  They're looking for uplifting essays about sisters of 1000 to 1500 words.  Payment is $50 and the deadline is June 30, 2017.  The second is called "Mothers of Angels".  They're looking for essays of 1500 to 3000 words from mothers who  have lost a child.  Payment is $75 and the deadline is October 30, 2017.  You can find the details for both here.  They're also looking for poetry for both anthologies.

Red Room Magazine - A Reminder

Just a few weeks left to get a submission in for the first issue of Red Room Magazine.  They're looking for horror and dark crime stories up to 4000 words.  The deadline is July 1, 2017 and payment is 3cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Solarcide - Open for Submissions

Solarcide has opened submissions for their June reading period.  They're looking for dark fiction stories of 1000 to 3000.  Payment is $50.  You can find the details here.

Franklin/Kerr - Anthology Call

Franklin/Kerr Publishing has posted an anthology call for "Down With the Fallen".  They are looking for horror stories of 2000 to 8000 words with post-apocalypic and dystopian themes or settings.  The deadline is July 21, 2017 and payment is $5 per 1000 words.  You can find the details here.

United in Love - Charity Anthology Call

In response to the recent terror attacks in London author Lucy Felthouse has posted a charity anthology call for "United in Love".  She's looking for love stories of 3000 to 6000 words about unity in the UK.  Proceeds will be donated to the British Red Cross.  You can find the details here.

Bourbon Penn - New Issue

Bourbon Penn has a new issue online.  And yes, they are open for submissions and pay 1cent a word.

Alt Histoy - Closed

Alt History has published its tenth and final issue.

Apex - Open for Submissions

Apex magazine is currently open for submissions.  They're looking for stories up to 7500 words in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.  Payment is 6cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Kirkus Review - Looking for Reviewers

I know that quite a few of you folks out there write reviews so I thought I'd post this one for you guys.  Kirkus Review is seeking reviewers of English and Spanish language titles for their Kirkus Indie line.  These are reviews for self-published books.  350 words, payment to be discussed.  You can find the details here, just scroll down the page as there are a few other jobs listed.

The Dark City Mystery Magazine - New Issue

The Spring issue of The Dark City Mystery Magazine has hit the virtual streets.  Check it out here.

Left Hand Publishers - Anthology Call

From the lovely Michael Bracken comes this call from Left Hand Publishers.  This is an anthology call for "Beautiful Lies, Painful Truths".  They're looking for stories of 4000 to 8000 words in all genres (except romance/erotic) that use the title as a theme.  There's more explanation in the guidelines.  The deadline is July 28, 2017 and payment is $25.  You can find the details here.

Tough - Submission Update

The online crime magazine Tough has posted its publishing schedule through October with quite a few familiar names on the list.  They've also started posting reviews of crime fiction on the site with the short stories coming in July  They're also still open for submissions and they pay $25.

Circlet Press - Erotica Anthology Call

If you don't mind writing erotic into your pulp stories Circlet Press has posted an anthology call for "Golden Age of Erotica".  They're looking for "erotica that reads like early to mid-twentieth pulp".  Stories should be 3000 to 7000 words in length.  The deadline is July 1, 2017 and payment is $25 plus another $25 if the anthology goes to print.  You can find the details here.

Hat tip to Michael Bracken.

Dragon's Roost Press - Anthology Call

Dragon's Roost Press has posted an anthology call for "Hidden Animals:  A Collection  of Cryptids".  They're looking for dark speculative fiction stories up to 6000 words that feature a little known cryptid (they have a link where you can find a list of them).  The deadline is August 31, 2017 or until filled and payment is 3cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Hat tip to Ralan.com

Uncanny Magazine - Open for Submissions

Uncanny Magazine opened submissions on June 3 for short speculative fiction stories of 750 to 6000 words.  This is a short notice as they'll be closing on June 10.  Payment is 8cents a word.  You can find the details here.

Rosarium Publishing - Anthology Call

Rosarium Publishing has posted an anthology call for "Trouble the Waters:  Tales From the Deep Blue".  They're looking for water themed speculative fiction stories of 2500 to 7000 words.  The deadline is November 1, 2017 and payment is 6cents a word for original work and 2cents a word for reprints.  You can find the details here.

Tannhauser Press - Anthology Call

Editor Marin Wilsey has posted an anthology call for "Whispers of the APOC".  He's looking for stories of 5000 to 20,000 words set after the zombie Apocalypse.  There is also a list of rules that must be used in the story.  Tannhauser Press will be the publisher.  Payment is $25 to $100 depending on length.  You can find the details here.

32 Paying Markets for June

Over at the Publishing...and Other Forms of Insanity blog Erica Verrillo has posted her market listings for June.  Thanks, Erica!

Blyant Publishing - Anthology Call

East London based Blyant Publishing has opened submissions for the fifth edition of Blaekk.  They're looking for stories of 1000 to 2500 words in any genre using the theme "Beginnings".  The deadline is July 30, 2017 and payment is 10 to 25 pounds depending on length.  You can find the details here.

Tyche Books - Anthology Call

Submissions opened today for Tyche Books anthology "Fire:  Demons, Dragons and Djinns".  They're seeking elemental stories under 7500 words.  The deadline is August 15, 2017 and payment is $50 CAD.  You can find the details here.  Rhonda Parrish is the editor.

Pen and Kink Publishing - Anthology Call

Pen and Kink Publishing opened submissions today for their anthology "Transformed".  "We are seeking romantic and heated stories that delve into the different challenges all shape shifters face while navigating the mysterious paths of love and forbidden attraction."  Stories should be 1000 to 15000 words in length.  The deadline is August 31, 2017 and payment is $10.  You can find the details here.

FictionMagazine.com - Update

From Michael Bracken comes the news that FictionMagazine.com is now Storyteller.  There is no website only their Submittable page.  They're looking for stories of 5000 to 7000 words in all genres.  Payment is a $100 advance.  You can find the details here.

Level Best Books - Open for Crime Novel Submissions

Just discovered that Level Best Books is open for crime novel submissions in all the various mystery subgenres.  You can find the details here.

Occult Detective Quarterly - New Issue

The second issue of Occult Detective Quarterly is now available for purchase.

FictionMagazines.com - Closed

FictionMagazines.com which included the crime fiction magazine Heater seems to have closed up shop.  All I get is an oops when I click on their links.

The Digest Enthusiast - New Issue

Issue #6 of The Digest Enthusiast is now available for purchase.  Check out the contents here.  While you're there be sure to check out the blog.  There are always interesting posts about the editors of many of the markets for pulp fiction.

Coffin Hop Press - Call for Novellas

I'm not sure if I posted this one before but it's worth another mention even if I did.  Coffin Hop Press is looking for novellas of 20,000 to 50,000 words in the genres of dark crime, psychological horror, and noir themed for their new Noirvellas line.  There's no mention of pay so that's something you'll have to query.  You can find the details here.

The Lawyerist - No Fee Short Fiction Contest

The Lawyerist.com has opened submissions for their 4th annual short fiction contest.  They're looking for short stories up to 5000 words that feature a lawyer as a prominent character.  There's no fee to enter.  The deadline is August 1, 2017.  First prize is $200 and the runner up will receive $100.  You can find the details here.

BlunderWoman Publications - Anthology Call

BlunderWoman Publications has posted an audiobook anthology call (no title as yet).  They're looking for poems, stories, and essays up to 10,000 words about a defining moment in your life.  The deadline is July 7, 2017 and payment is $50.  You can find the details here.

Lethe Press - Anthology Call

Lethe Press has posted a speculative fiction anthology call for "A Midas Clutch:  Tales of Opulent Horror".  They're looking for stories of 4000 to 14,000 words that feature the rich as leads in a horror story.  The deadline is January 2018 and payment is 5cents a word for original stories and 2cents a word for reprints.  You can find the details here, just scroll down the page.

Buckshot Magazine - New Market

Canadian based Buckshot Magazine is a new market.  They're looking for flash fiction stories of 500 to 2000 words in all genres.  Online reprints are okay (personal blog, etc.).  There's no deadline or launch date listed.  Payment is $35 CAD ($25 USD).  You can find the details here.

Malice Domestic Anthology #13 - Open for Submissions

Malice Domestic has opened submissions for their yearly anthology.  The theme for this one is "Mystery Most Geographical" which means that location is the most important element to the story.  Your mystery stories can be up to 5000 words.  The deadline is August 31, 2017.  There is no mention of payment.  You can find the details here.  For those who don't know Malice Domestic is a mystery writers conference.

Decay Mag - Looking for Content Contributors - No Pay

I'm not having much luck finding paying markets lately.  But, if you're into horror and would like to be a content contributor for Decay Mag you can check out their guidelines here.  And there's no pay.

Radix Media - Anthology Call

Radix Media has posted an anthology call for "Aftermath:  Explorations of Loss and Grief".  They're looking for fiction, non-fiction, and poetry of 500 to 3000 words that explores all types of loss.  Reprints will be considered but they prefer original work.  The deadline is August 15, 2017 and payment is 6cents a word for fiction and non-fiction and a flat rate of $35 for poetry.  You can find the details here. 

Dale's Blog for Writers - Market Resource

It's always fun to run across a blog that posts submission calls for writers.  Today's blog is called Dale's Blog for Writers and is hosted by Dale Cameron Lowry.  He has loads of market calls so check it out.

Hollywood Dementia - Open for Submissions

I ran across an interesting site in my search today called Hollywood Dementia.  They're looking for showbiz short fiction of 2500 to 8000 words.  You have to query first because they are looking for writers who are knowledgeable about the entertainment business.  There's no mention of payment but the site is very active.  You can find the details here.

Angie's Desk - Anthology Markets

Angie has posted her May list of anthology markets.  Thanks, Angie!!

Rayor Books- Anthology Call

Rayor Books has posted an anthology call for "Occupied:  Stories from After the Invasion".  They're looking for science fiction stories of 4000 to 8000 words "set after Earth has lost an invasion and the home world is now occupied".  The deadline is July 1, 2017 and payment is $25.  You can find the details here.

Flash Fiction Tips by Nick Kolakowski

Nick Kolakowski has an interesting guest post over at the Do Some Damage blog about flash fiction.

Switchblade - Open for Submissions

Well, this is embarrassing.  Switchblade magazine was supposed to open for submissions today but I checked in and they changed the dates.  They opened on the 10th and will close May 20, 2017.  You can find the submission details here.  Sorry for the shortened notice.

HellBound Books - Non-paying Anthology Calls

HellBound Books has posted four anthology calls for horror short stories and poetry.  These are all non-paying.  The deadlines for all are June 19, 2017.  Stories should be 5000 to 8000 words.  You can find the details here.

Sirens Call Publications - Anthology Call

Sirens Call Publications has posted a new anthology call for "Mental Ward:  Stories from the Asylum - Volume 2".  They're looking for horror stories of 4000 to 8000 words that are set in an Asylum/Institution.  The deadline is July 31, 2017 and payment is $25.  I've linked to their blog for the details as it's easier to read and they have a link there to their website for more details.

Pulp Modern - New Issue

The new issue of Pulp Modern has hit the virtual shelves.  You can find the purchase links here.

Disquieted Dreams Press - Closed

I posted several anthology calls from Disquieted Dreams Press so thought it best that I post an announcement that the Press has closed down.  You can find the details here.

Reality Skimming Press - Anthology Calls - Canadian Writers

Reality Skimming Press has posted two anthology calls.  The first is Vancouver Science Fiction and the second is Water.  Only Canadian authors can submit.  Both are looking for stories up to 5000 words with payment being $30.  You can find the details and deadlines for each here.

Stitched Smile Publications - Anthology Call

Stitched Smile Publications has posted an anthology call for "Drive-in of the Damned:  Black and White".  They're looking for horror stories up to 7500 words set prior to 1970.  They have set up the story with a piece explaining the entrance to "The drive-in of the damned".  Your story must be about a person in the vehicle which is entering.  The deadline is October 31, 2017 and payment is $10.  You can find the details here.

87 Bedford - Anthology Call

87 Bedford is seeking submissions for the first issue of their "Speculative Mystery Anthology".  They're looking for stories of 2000 to 7000 words that combine mystery with one of the speculative fiction genres.  The deadline is May 31, 2017 and payment is $30.  You can find the details here.

UPDATE:  According to Ralan.com this market was closed by the editors.  Now, I don't know if that is for just the magazine or for the anthology also.

Level Best Books - Anthology Call

May 31 is the last day to submit a short story for Level Best Books annual anthology.  The title is Snowbound and they're looking for crime/mystery stories up to 5000 words set in New England or written by a New England writer.  Payment is $25.  You can find the details here.

Terrapin Books - Anthology Call

Sometimes I run across an anthology call that sounds like it might be fun and this one from Terrapin Books is just that.  They're looking for poems about donuts!  You can submit up to five poems.  The deadline is May 31, 2017 and payment is one copy.  You can find the call here.  Submissions are through Submittable.

Franklin/Kerr - Anthology Call

Publisher Franklin/Kerr has posted an anthology call for "Down with the Fallen".  They're looking for horror stories of 2000 to 8000 words with post-apocalyptic and dystopian themes.  The deadline is July 21, 2017 and payment is $5 per 1000 words plus royalties.  You can find the details here.

Mystericale - New Issue

The Spring issue of Mystericale has hit the virtual streets.  You can read it here for free.

Angie's Desk - Anthology Calls

I'm late with one, my apologies!  Angie posted her April list of anthology markets.  Thanks, Angie!

Yellow Mama - New Issue

The April/May issue of Yellow Mama has gone live and is free to read online.

Pantheon Magazine - Open for Submissions

Pantheon Magazine has opened submissions for their Fall issue.  They're looking for stories in all genres fitting the theme of "Tethys, Titaness of Fresh Water".  Meaning they want stories that revolve around fresh water such as rivers, lakes, etc.  The deadline is July 31, 2017 and payment is 1cent a word.  You can find the details here.  They do accept reprints but there is no payment for these.

Fictional Pairings - New Market

Fictional Pairings is a fairly new market for flash fiction.  They're looking for stories of 200 to 1000 words in the genres of science fiction, mystery, and fantasy.  They will pair the story with a song from Bandcamp when published.  The payment is 75cents for stories of 200 to 600 words and $1.25 for stories of 601 to 1000 words.  Not very much but better than nothing.  They'll also accept reprints that have been published on your blog or website.  You can find the submission details here.