Oil Anthology A project of Static Movement (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About I am looking for stories about road trips; about joy rides; about gas guzzlers and cars with fins; about oil tycoons and the regular Joe down the street at Joe's Garage; about the old boom towns just this side of Gomorrah; about those same boom towns gone bust; about roughnecks and roustabouts and wildcatters going up against the Big Boys; about oil spills and their aftermath; about far-off oilfields aflame; about burning the midnight oil; about things made from oil, for good or ill--the artificial heart that spares a life, the plastic gun that looks all too real; about how the epic tale of oil will continue to unfold long after you and I have quit this earth. In short, I'm seeking original, unpublished fiction in which that boon and bane of our civilization--petroleum--plays a part. How much of a part, is up to you. The ideas I've listed above are mere suggestions. I say: have at it. Let your imagination go to work. And if, for example, you wish to sneak in a gem involving bath oil or cooking oil or some oil of your own invention, then by all means do so. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Action-Adventure Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Noir Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres, including: NoirLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are 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 Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Oil 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! 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