Small Loves: A Queer Microfiction Anthology

A project of Hybrid Ink (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (February 2020). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Brevity may be the soul of wit, but it’s also a unique constraint for writers. How do you get an idea through in as few words as possible? How do you express a mood in 2,000 words? How do you build a character in the space of a tweet or two? It’s a challenge, and with the popularity of microfiction on social media and other flash fiction challenges, one that many seem willing to take up! Inspired by Blue Neustifter’s delightful story “Ghost”, Small Loves will collect the best LGBTQ+ micro- and flash-fiction that writers have to offer.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2019

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults, All genders, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, All sexual identities.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: 200 - 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents 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.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026