Starward Tales A project of Manawaker Studio (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (November 2017). We provide the following information as an archive. About Starward Tales will focus on reinterpretations and retellings of legends, myths, and fairytales in Science Fiction and/or xxxxPunk settings Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Alternate History, Cyberpunk, Retrofuturism, Science FantasyLengths: Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words). Novelette: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 7500 to 15000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Folklore/Mythology: General, Ancient mythologies, Fairy tales, See guidelines. 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: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Alternate History, Cyberpunk, Retrofuturism, Science FantasyLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Folklore/Mythology: General, Ancient mythologies, Fairy tales, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) Token payment (under US$5 per poem).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: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Closed We are looking for visual artwork inspired by legends, myths, and fairytales which are placed into alternate settings.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Illustration.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles, including: Fantastical.Topics: Folklore/Mythology: General, Ancient mythologies, Fairy tales, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece).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: Unknown.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. 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