Bards and Sages Quarterly
A project of Bards and Sages Publishing (see other related projects).
Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (March 2024). We provide the following information as an archive.
About
Bards and Sages Quarterly features original fiction, art, book reviews, interviews, book announcements, and more for fans of the speculative genre. Each issue showcases the work of both fresh new writers and established authors. We strive to balance literary styles with more mainstream tastes to provide readers with a wide cross-section of speculative stories. From the whimsical and lighthearted to the dark and terrifying, fans of speculative fiction will enjoy each issue.
Country of Publication & Year Established
United States |
Established in 2008 |
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Publication Media & Frequency
EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Published 4 x per year. |
PPrint Publication | Print Publication | Published 4 x per year. |
Fiction Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
Genre | Subgenres |
FFantasy Fantasy | Open to all/most Subgenres. |
HHorror Horror | Open to all/most Subgenres. |
SScience Fiction Science Fiction | Open to all/most Subgenres. |
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words. |
SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 7,500 words. |
TNovelette Novelette | 7,500 - 15,000 words. |
ANovella Novella | 15,000 - 20,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
TToken payment (under 1 US cent per word) to PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | OK | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Closed
This project has permanently closed to submissions in this category.
Visual Art Closed
This project has permanently closed to submissions in this category.
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Dates
Last Updated: 06 Mar 2024
Date Added: 12 Nov 2008
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