Exquisite Engines A Steampunk Anthology

A project of Oddity Prodigy Productions (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (July 2026). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

A high-pitched whistle sounds, followed quickly by the sound of gears beginning to turn. Soon, there is a deep rumble, the sounds of an engine coming to life. This engine, powered by steam and pure imagination, grows louder and louder until the brass casing begins to rattle, and you can feel that this vast machine is ready to explore a new era, filled with high adventure, deep mystery, and so much more. The industrial, magical sky is the limit!

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2026

Publication Media & Frequency

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

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Fantasy Subgenre: Retrofuturism

Lengths:

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

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $20.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 31 Jul 2026