Whimsy: A Literary Doom & Gloom Antidote Anthology A project of Ink Alchemy Books (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (October 2024). We provide the following information as an archive. About Seeking short stories with a whimsical element. Think playful, fanciful, delightful, magical, surreal, wondrous. The real world is rough right now, we need escapism! It doesn't matter how dark your story gets as long as there is an uplifting ending. All fiction genres will be considered. Speculative fiction encouraged. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 12,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Surrealist.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Whimsy: A Literary Doom & Gloom Antidote Anthology Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAgainst All Odds CLOSEDThe Coffee Shop at the End of the Universe CLOSEDWeirdscapes: An Otherworldly Anthology CLOSEDXENO: Stories Sans Humans CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 18 Dec 2024 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only