Midnight Echo A project of Australasian Horror Writers Association (see other related projects). About Midnight Echo is the magazine of the Australasian Horror Writers Association. Midnight Echo aims to showcase the quality and diversity of the modern horror genre, with a focus on promoting the work of horror writers in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Australasians (except for visual art). Country of Publication & Year Established Australia Established in 2008 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed We accept all types of horror. Your story should unnerve, disturb, or inspire fear. We encourage you to be courageous with your subject matter, but above all else, tell an entertaining story that will linger with our readers. Local stories with distinctly Aussie, Kiwi, or Pacific settings, characters, dilemmas, monsters, or themes are especially welcome.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, New Zealanders.Genres: Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Psychological, SupernaturalLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: AUD $0.05/word.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed We welcome articles, creative non-fiction, and interviews on horror-related subjects. Non-fiction that has an Australasian focus (such as an interview with a local author or article about a local book or film) is preferred, but we welcome a broad range of horror-related submissions.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, New Zealanders.Lengths: Interview: No specific word count limits known. Article: Up to 5,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Film/Television: See guidelines. Literature/Books: See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: AUD $30 per article.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, New Zealanders.Genres: Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Psychological, SupernaturalLengths: Poem: Up to 20 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: AUD $20 per poem.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Evocative cover art has been a hallmark of Midnight Echo. We are always looking for art that is dark, sinister, or scary (but suitable for a general audience).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Australians, New Zealanders.Lengths: Artwork: 2 - 3 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Dark.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: AUD $50 for internal art; $100 for cover art.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. 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