10 Reasons To Cross The Moat Anthology A project of Alban Lake Publishing (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About We're looking for (at least) ten stories that are inspired by the title of the anthology. Imagine, if you will, a moat. Usually a moat surrounds a castle or other large dwelling, and it can also encircle a small town, village, even a city; but we will leave the specifics up to you--after all, it's your story to write. There is, however, one requirement: you must tell a story in which there is a reason to cross this moat. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 9,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles.Topics:None found.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: Up to 100 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles.Topics:None found.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) 10 Reasons To Cross The Moat Anthology Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAlban Lake Publishing CLOSEDBloodbond CLOSEDDisturbed Digest CLOSEDDrabble Contest DNQThe Mad Visions of al-Hazred CLOSEDMidnight in the Witch's Kitchen CLOSEDOutposts of Beyond CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only