Stasis Anthology

A project of Bell Press (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2024). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Want to dive into the timeless rifts of science fiction? Bell Press is now accepting submissions for Stasis, an anthology of retrofuturistic short fiction with a modern lens. Stasis invites submissions that bend the rules of temporality: blending past, present, and future. We seek stories that harness the spirit of retrofuturism, echoing the styles and themes prevalent in early-to-mid-20th-century science fiction while infusing them with the pulse of our modern era. Short fiction is our primary focus, but we welcome genre-bending, stylistically experimental pieces that align with our theme. Submissions are open to all who embrace the challenge of weaving retrofuturistic aesthetics with contemporary narrative. We especially encourage those from marginalized backgrounds to submit. BIPOC, queer, and disabled voices are integral for this collection to reflect the shifting values of the modern world, particularly in contrast to the white, male-dominated science fiction space of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Canada

Established in 2023

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.

Genres:

Science Fiction Subgenre: Retrofuturism

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Royalties Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). Royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026