Cunning Linguists: Language, Literature, and Lechery MATURE CONTENT

A project of New Smut Project (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2021). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Let’s stretch our erotic vocabulary with the sexiest words in print! For our fourth anthology, The New Smut Project seeks diverse, feminist, body-positive erotica exploring the seductive potential of: Literature [and] Language.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2021

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Adults, All genders, Females, All sexual identities.

Genres:

Erotica Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary, Erotic Fantasy, Erotic Mystery, Erotic Romance, Erotic Science Fiction, Historical, excluding Erotic Horror

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026