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We publish only science fiction and fantasy. Writers familiar with what we have published in the past will know what sort of material we are most likely to publish in the future: powerful plots with solid scientific and philosophical underpinnings are the sine qua non for consideration for science fiction submissions. As for fantasy, any magical system must be both rigorously coherent and integral to the plot, and overall the work must at least strive for originality. Those manuscripts which survive the "first cut" as outlined above are then judged primarily on plot and characterization. Style: Simple is generally better; in our opinion good style, like good breeding, never calls attention to itself.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication 
Print Publication Print Publication 

Fiction Open

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Hard Science Fiction, Soft Science Fiction.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Minimalist.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Novel Novel100,000 - 130,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance (US$2000 or more). Unknown royalties.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK OK No NoText format submissions
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Dates

Last Updated: 22 Feb 2024
Last Audited: 22 Feb 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 26 Jun 2006

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