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Those Who Make Us

A project of Exile Editions (see other related projects).

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

About

The stories surrounding monsters, creatures, and myths play an integral role in the formation of a cultural and individual identity. For our forthcoming anthology, Those Who Make Us, we will gather together a unique body of speculative fiction with a focus on creatures, myths, and monsters set in a real or imagined Canada that highlight these diverse identities. We welcome stories about classic Canadian monsters, but Those Who Make Us will also explore how monsters from other cultures affect and are affected by Canadian landscapes. The cultural stories that shape our understandings of ourselves and our place in Canada are dynamic and Those Who Make Us will reflect the complexities of these interactions.

Country of Publication

Canada

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication
One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Creature Horror

Lengths:

Short Story: 2,000 - 7,000 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Folklore/Mythology: General, Fairy tales, 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 NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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