Mímir's Well Anthology

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About

From the beginning, memories have played a major role in archetypal lore. Early examples include the River Lethe that makes you forget; Mímir’s Well, the source of all wisdom; Merlin living backwards in time so he remembers our future as his past; and the goddess Medhā, worshipped to boost memory power and understanding.
Who can forget either the spy implant in “We Can Remember It For You Wholesale,” or the photographic memory of Beth Harmon in The Queen’s Gambit? What Hallmark season would be replete without a tale of amnesia?
Memories relate to truth and witness–police say that nothing is less reliable than an eyewitness. What you choose to learn can enhance wisdom…or guarantee foolishness. What you choose to forget can save a relationship. How about a species?
If PTSD destroys lives…does amnesia save them? How entangled are memories with identity? How many memories can be erased (or enhanced) before one’s identity changes?
There are a million and one ways to explore memory. Surprise us. Enchant us. Take us to places unknown. Most importantly of all, send us your best work.
New Myths Publishing’s next anthology, Mímir’s Well, is looking for your take on this complex subject.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time publication

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Fiction Temp Closed

Deadline:

Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 75 days from now) through 28 February 2027.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Theme:

Memory (28 Feb 2027*)

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.04/word.

Submissions:

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

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Dates

Last Updated: 17 Oct 2026

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