the earth bleeds at night
THANKS TO YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT THIS
ANTHOLOGY CALL HAS 5 OPEN STORY SPOTS
AND A FEW MORE UP FOR GRABS VIA STRETCH GOALS
THEME - HORROR STORIES BASED ON THE TITLE
"THE EARTH BLEEDS AT NIGHT"
We want you to get creative with this one. Take the theme 'earth' and write us an eco-horror, go full body horror and run with the 'bleeds', give us your nighttime stalkers, your dark dwelling monsters... give us your best. One submission per person.
When do submissions start?
May 14, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Payment: Professional rate of ¢5 per word USD after approved edits.
Word count: 2000 - 5000 (up to 20% wiggle room. Please don't email us asking if you can submit.)
Reprints? No
Multiple Submission? No 💀 Only one submission per author per theme/quarter.
Formatting: Shunn - Follow the details on the link below, please.
Proper Manuscript Format for Fiction Writers | William Shunn
How to submit?
We will be using a Google Docs form when the submission window has opened.
What we are looking for: Unique, clever, and terrifying stories. Well-written relatable characters with flaws and real dialogue. Take us on a journey and scare the sh*t out of us while doing it.
What we are not looking for: Erotica (some sex is fine, just not all of it), rape, and animal abuse (kill the dog, but don't f* it).
Curated by Holley Cornetto and Michelle River
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Remember to read the submission guidelines in full.
Failure to comply could result in your submission being rejected or sent back for correction. At this time we are only accepting manuscripts in English.
Word count requirements, themes, and deadline dates are detailed against each submission call.
Submitting your work
From this point forward we will be accepting submissions via form documents only. Please review each call out and use the link provided in the button or wording, to direct you to the correct form. You will complete the questions and upload the manuscript directly. Double check your email before you send it. If this is wrong we have no way of contacting you.
Formatting your manuscript - Blind reading
All manuscripts must be in .doc/.docx format. PDF's will not be read.
Unless specified please do not include your name or any identifying information on the manuscript itself as we are reading these stories blind.
Our standard manuscript format request
Font: Times New Roman 12 point
Spacing: 1.5 line spaced. Indent new paragraphs or set formatting to do this.
Spelling: American English
Rights
Unless specified on the contract we ask for Exclusive First Worldwide Publication and Electronic Rights for twelve months, and non-exclusive rights thereafter. Audiobook have non-exclusive rights for as long as there is a demand for the audiobook.
Compensation
Paid via PayPal - see details in listing
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us here or on our Facebook Page.