Women of the Weird West Anthology A project of Brigids Gate Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (April 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About Traditionally, women authors have been vastly underrepresented in westerns and weird westerns, so this anthology will highlight authors of marginalized genders and their speculative western short stories.We are looking for original Weird West stories. These should be generally set in what approximates the “Old West” location and timeframe (North America circa late 1800s) and should have a strong speculative element, such as horror, fantasy and/or sci-fi.We are most interested in pulpy, unexpected, character-driven stories and are open to some weird westerns set outside the typical historical time period and setting (e.g., space westerns) as long as there are strong Old West aesthetics and inspiration.The goal of this anthology is to showcase a diverse group of Old West stories beyond the typical archetypes. We strongly encourage all marginalized genders to submit regardless of writing experience. We are interested in showcasing emerging writers as well as established writers for this anthology. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Western Subgenres: Horror Western, Science Fiction Western, Weird WesternLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.10/word; $50 for drabbles.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Western Subgenres: Horror Western, Science Fiction Western, Weird WesternLengths: Poem: Up to 32 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50 per poem.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 Women of the Weird West 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. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 11 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 151 min | 159.9 mean avg | 156.0 median | 171 max days (7.9 std dev) Responses 90.91 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 90.91 % (160.9 avg. days per rejection) | 40.0 % personal, 40.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified | 27.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 9.09 % (151.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 07 Oct 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Apr 2025. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 22:58 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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