Diamonds in the Rough Anthology A project of Lame Goat Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About We want either your BEST or your FAVORITE story that you've ever written. In addition, the story must be accompanied by a short one to three line intro explaining why it is your best and/or favorite. This can be speculative or literary, we don't care. We want to see your diamonds, so bring them on! Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: General Fantasy Horror Science FictionLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.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 Diamonds in the Rough 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 ProjectsAnd Then There Was One Anthology CLOSEDBy Mind or Metal Anthology CLOSEDDon't Tread On Me Anthology CLOSEDFlash! Anthology CLOSEDHorror Through The Ages Anthology CLOSEDHowl: Dark Tales of the Feral and Infernal CLOSEDInner Fears Anthology CLOSEDKings Of The Realm: A Dragon Anthology CLOSEDThe Next Time: Alternate Reality/Time Travel CLOSEDNo One Can Hear You Scream CLOSEDNovus Creatura: Never-Before Seen Monstrosities CLOSEDRay Guns & Runeblades Anthology 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