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Autumn Noir: An Unsettling Reads Anthology

A project of Unsettling Reads (see other related projects).

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

About

We’re inviting fellow writers and artists to create original pieces that sweep us up in stories about the other, moodier season of change. Send us work that skews toward the gritty, the atmospheric, the strangely, dangerously beguiling. Whether the mystery unfolds as gently as a wisp of chimney smoke or brings the heart-thumping thrills of an end-of-summer storm is up to you. Just make sure to bring your creations to life with language as vibrant as Fall foliage and dialogue as crisp as Autumn air.

Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions.

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

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Crime, Noir
Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Crime, Noir

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,500 - 7,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Seasons/Holidays: Seasons, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Crime, Noir
Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Crime, Noir

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 3 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Seasons/Holidays: Seasons, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Open to all/most Art Styles.

Topics:

Seasons/Holidays: Seasons, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece).
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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Image.

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

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Autumn Noir: An Unsettling Reads Anthology Submission Statistics

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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