Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved and Insane: Nostalgic Terrors A project of Brigids Gate Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2024). We provide the following information as an archive. About Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved, and Insane: Nostalgic Terrors is a collection oforiginal fiction, poems, and essays where new and seasoned horror writers recount theirfirst experiences with the genre. A mix of terror, inspiration, comfort, and reassurance, thisanthology offers a powerful experience for those who seek to create and consume stories thattranscend the page. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Exactly 100 words. Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word; $50 for a drabble.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: Up to 32 lines; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50 per poem.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT 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 Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved and Insane: Nostalgic Terrors 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy: We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months. Pending 1 response is pending (628 days waiting). 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