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Misunderstood Anthology

A project of WolfSinger Publications (see other related projects).

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

About

Trolls, Imps, Orcs, Gargoyles and Other Bit-Part Fantasy Characters. The literature has given them a bad name—or only a casual mention. “Troll” is the name for anyone who posts an obnoxious, often anonymous comment on the Internet, or for a cute doll with neon hair that stands on end. In real life, trolls hang out under a bridge and cause various kinds of mischief. Same with imps, orcs, brownies, and other bit-part characters in fantasy. What would they do if they had conTROLL? Authors: here’s your chance to cast a bit-part creature in a lead role. They can be bad, good, or misunderstood, but this time the little people get center stage to tell their side of the story. Any time, any place from ancient civilizations to far in the future is acceptable. Fantasy realms, mythological and folklore creatures, horror and sci-fi monsters, even your own constructs are welcome. Break the story-writing rules if you want. If you use a tried and true plotline, twist it in an original and interesting way.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication
One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Young adults.

Genres:

Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Retrofuturism, Science Fantasy, excluding Shared World
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Retrofuturism, excluding Shared World
Romance Subgenres: Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Horror, Romantic Science Fiction
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Alternate History, Retrofuturism, Science Fantasy, Space Opera, excluding Shared World

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Folklore/Mythology: See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Royalties Token payment (under 1 US cent per word). Royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
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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Misunderstood Anthology Submission Statistics

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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