Calls for Anthologies

World Weaver Press anthologies with open calls for fiction:

[Opens May 1] Specter Spectacular II: 13 Deathly Tales

Anthologist: Eileen Wiedbrauk

Specter Spectacular II: 13 Deathly Tales. The shift from Specter Spectacular I’s “ghostly tales” to Specter Spectacular II’s “deathly tales” is a slight one, but rather than repeat of the first anthology, we hope to expand on the content and story tropes while still holding onto the eerie and enthralling feeling associated with the classic ghost story. While the final anthology will include some ghost stories, we also hope to feature rifts between worlds, specters and jack-o’-lanters, ghosts that are not ghosts, psychopomps (characters who conduct spirits or souls to the other world, such as Charon, Valkyries, the Grim Reaper, etc.), psychic mediums, and tales of crossing over … and back … and perhaps over and back again. We’re quite intrigued by the possibilities (gothic, mythological, modern, humorous, etc.) and are looking forward to seeing what authors bring to the table. We recommend a familiarity with Specter Spectacular: 13 Ghostly Tales. As we did in the first volume, we will seek a mix of scary, eerie, beautiful, and funny stories to round out the reading experience. The first volume made Tangent’s 2012 recommended reading list and was named a Night Owl Review Top Pick; we hope to see the same quality of fiction or higher in volume II.

Rights and compensation: Payment: $10 + paperback copy of the anthology. Will consider new and reprinted works in English. For previously unpublished works: Seeking first world rights in English and exclusive right to publish in print and electronic format for six months after publication date, after which publisher retains nonexclusive right to continue to publish for life of the anthology. For reprints: Seeking non-exclusive right to publish in print and electronic formats for life of anthology. Preference for stories which have not been anthologized previously.

Open submission period: May 1 – June 15, 2013.

Length: Under 10,000 words.

Submission method: Email cover letter + story to submissions[at]worldweaverpress.com with the subject line “Specter Spectacular II – story title.” Cover letter should contain your name, contact info, story’s title, approximate word count, and where/when the story was previously published (if you’re seeking a reprint); no need to summarize the story, let it speak for itself. Then paste the full story into the body of the email following your letter. Please make it very clear where paragraphs break — this means if your email doesn’t let you indent paragraphs, you’ll need to put an extra space between each paragraph for submission purposes. Do not send unrequested attachments.

Please do not resubmit stories which were declined during the first Specter Spectacular submission period unless they have been greatly re-written in the interim.

Simultaneous submissions = okay. Multiple submissions = no.

*Note: World Weaver Press is a market for LGBT, multi-ethnic, multi-national, non-tradition fiction.  We’re more concerned with “well written” than any other marker.

Listed at Duotrope.com, Dark Markets, Diabolical Plots Grinder, and Horror Tree.

[Closed] Far Orbit: Speculative Space Adventures

Anthologist: Bascomb James

“We began as wanderers and we are wanderers still…”    Carl Sagan

The journey continues… World Weaver Press is looking for modern space adventures crafted in the Grand Tradition. We are not looking for slavish imitations of past classics. Rather, we would like to receive stories that establish a new tradition in the much maligned sci-fi adventure genera — smart, modern stories built around the classic traditions.

We are looking for adventure stories that are creative, readable, and memorable. We are also looking for midnight indulgences; exciting stories that transport you from the everyday grind and leave you wondrously satisfied. All adventure-based sci-fi genera are welcome but stay away from fantasy elements unless they are genetically engineered or cybernetic. Stories can begin on Earth but the major action should happen out there, beyond the edges of our blue marble. Dystopia (Mad Max) and fantasy-like adventures (John Carter of Mars) have to be very special to be included in this anthology. Please, no fan fiction.

Because adventure stories often take more space to develop, World Weaver Press is accepting stories up to 10,000 words in length.

Previously published stories are acceptable but we will not publish stories that have been previously anthologized.

Want to know more about the editor’s preferences? Read Bascomb James’s article on what draws him to SF in the Grand Tradition.

Rights and compensation: Payment: $0.01/word. All contributors will receive a paperback copy of the anthology. For previously unpublished works: Seeking first world rights in English and exclusive rights to publish in print and electronic format for twelve months after publication date after which publisher retains nonexclusive right to continue to publish for a fixed number of years. For reprints: Seeking non-exclusive right to publish in print and electronic formats for a fixed number of  years. Previously unpublished stories preferred; Reprints will be considered. No previously anthologized stories.

Open submission period: January 1 – March 31, 2013.

Submission method: Email cover letter + story to FarOrbit[at]worldweaverpress.com with the subject line “Far Orbit - story title.” Cover letter should contain your name, contact info, story’s title, approximate word count, and where/when the story was previously published (if you’re seeking a reprint); no need to summarize the story, let it speak for itself. Then paste the full story into the body of the email following your letter. Please make it very clear where paragraphs break — this means if your email doesn’t let you indent paragraphs, you’ll need to put an extra space between each paragraph for submission purposes. Do not send unrequested attachments.

Simultaneous submissions = okay. Multiple submissions = no.

*Note: World Weaver Press is a market for LGBT, multi-ethnic, multi-national, non-tradition fiction.  We’re more concerned with “well written” than any other marker.

 Listed at Duotrope.com and Ralan.com. Diabolical Plot’s Grinder.

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[CLOSED] A Winter’s Enchantment

Attention romance writers! Do you have a novella that captures the magic of the holiday season? We want to see it!

We’re looking for winter romances with a speculative element — supernatural or paranormal beings, magic, doors to other worlds, inexplicable serendipity, etc. — at the novella length. Submissions accepted Dec. 1, 2012 – Jan. 31, 2013 — deadline extended! — for publication during the 2013 holiday season. Stories must have a winter element. Preference for stories where the winter holidays play an important role in the story: Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving, winter solstice, yule, other winter holidays (real or invented). *Note: World Weaver Press is a market for queer, multi-ethnic, multi-national, non-tradition fiction.  We’re more concerned with “well written” than any other marker. Listed at Duotrope.com.

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[FILLED and CLOSED] Specter Spectacular: 13 Ghostly Tales Read it now!

Theme: New takes on the classic ghost story Submission period: May 7-July 7, 2012 We encourage writers to report their submissions/responses on the Specter Spectacular Duotrope listing.

For fiction in general (and the World Weaver Press submission philosophy) please see the fiction submissions page. For information about standard formatting, see William Shunn’s guide to Proper Manuscript Format. More submission information: General Fiction Nonfiction