The Book of Scorpio

A project of Brighten Press

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2021). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

The work may be about any facet of the zodiac sign itself (although we will not need basic, familiar descriptions), Scorpio natives, those affected by Scorpios, or some other aspect that relates to scorpionic existence. You may submit work in any genre or style, and the tone may be as light and polite or as stygian and sexual as necessary, although we will not consider anything racist, sexist, or LGBT-phobic. We are particularly seeking writing that is honest and intense. Authors need not be Scorpios, but it doesn’t hurt.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2020

Publication Media & Frequency

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

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

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

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 10,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 10,000 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
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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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026