A Woman Built By Man Anthology

A project of Cemetery Gates Media (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2021). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

What we’re looking for: Women built by men.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2021

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Short stories written by women and femme-identifying individuals that explore the ways in which women are shaped by the men around them. There is no restriction on sub-genre or subject matter, but the story must incorporate how a feminine figure is shaped by male hands through a horror lens. From supernatural creature features to the farthest reaches of space, down to the darkest depths of the sea, what does a woman built by man look like to you?

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre

Lengths:

Short Story: 2,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Sexuality/Gender: See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents 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: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026