Out of Your Shadow: Empowered Sidekicks Anthology A project of Fantasia Divinity Publishing (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2017). We provide the following information as an archive. About This anthology will focus on tales about the sidekicks who help the heroes and princesses find their happily ever afters, and what happens to them after their quests are done. Does the lowly squire who helped the brave knight on his quest to save the princess ever get a shot at greatness? Or at the very least, a little recognition? Does the lady-in-waiting who was always there for the fair princess finally get her own happily ever after? Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Heroic FantasyLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent per word).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 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 Out of Your Shadow: Empowered Sidekicks 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 ProjectsAutumn's Harvest Anthology CLOSEDBehind Eyes of Glass Anthology CLOSEDBeneath the Stained Glass Rose Anthology CLOSEDBeneath Yggdrasil's Shadow CLOSEDDeath Marks the Spot: A Treasure Hunt Anthology CLOSEDDetective Fantasy Anthology CLOSEDDifferent Interpretations Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsDown the Rabbit Hole Anthology CLOSEDElemental Drabbles Anthology Series ON HIATUSEver Dream of Me Anthology Series ON HIATUS MATUREThe Evil Within: A Fairy Tale Villains Anthology CLOSED MATUREFairy Tale Transformations Anthology CLOSEDFantasia Divinity Distressing Damsels Anthology CLOSED MATUREFantasia Divinity Enchanted Gardens Anthology CLOSEDFantasia Divinity Erotica Anthology CLOSED MATUREFantasia Divinity Fairy Tale Novella/Novel Collection DNQFantasia Divinity Greek Mythology Anthology CLOSEDFantasia Divinity Isolation Anthology CLOSEDFantasia Divinity Japanese Mythology Anthology CLOSEDFantasia Divinity Magazine ON HIATUSFantasia Divinity Masquerade Anthology CLOSEDFantasia Divinity Princess Fairy Tale Anthology CLOSED MATUREFantasia Divinity Publishing ON HIATUSFantasia Divinity Spring's Blessing Anthology CLOSEDFlashes of Fantasy Anthology CLOSEDGalactic Goddesses Anthology CLOSEDGoddesses of the Sea Anthology CLOSEDThe Heart of a Devil Anthology CLOSEDI Will Fight For You CLOSEDMagic for Beginners CLOSEDMenagerie de Mythique Anthology CLOSEDSee Through My Eyes: A Ghost Anthology CLOSEDSummer's Splash Anthology CLOSEDTwisted Fate Anthology Series ON HIATUSWishes of Illusion: A Djinn/Genie 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