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About
Calliope is the official publication of the Writers' Special Interest Group (SIG) of American Mensa, Ltd. It is published quarterly with a dynamic circulation that includes nearly every state in the USA. Calliope on the Web is an online extension of printed Calliope. Calliope is essentially a writer’s workshop that provides a forum for writers to exchange ideas, learn more about the craft, and be published. New writers are especially welcome. Mensa membership is not required to subscribe or submit works for publication.
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Country of Publication
United States |
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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 Temp Closed
The purpose of fiction in Calliope is to entertain its readers, most of whom are writers, or trying to be. Calliope is open to any genre of short fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and all their sub-genres. Mixed genre stories and experimental forms are also welcome. Mainstream/literary stories will be considered if they are in some way out of the ordinary. Humor and satire are greatly appreciated. Since Calliope is basically a writers’ newsletter offering tips on writing, market and contest news, and reviews, space for fiction is limited.
- Dates:
Opens to submissions on 15 October 2024* (approx. 200 days from now) 0
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.
- Genres:
Genre | Subgenres |
GGeneral General | Subgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream. |
FFantasy Fantasy | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
HHorror Horror | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
MMystery/Crime Mystery/Crime | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
SScience Fiction Science Fiction | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
OOpen to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres | |
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Satirical.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. |
SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 3,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | OK | OK | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.
Nonfiction Open
The focus of Calliope is on writing. Nonfiction should address information that writers would find helpful or instructional in honing their craft. Articles on subjects other than writing are seldom considered.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.
- Topics:
- Literature/Books (Writing).
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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RReview Review | 500 - 2,000 words. |
AArticle Article | 500 - 2,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | Unknown | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Poetry Open
Style and form don’t matter--I don’t want to stifle anyone’s creativity. Try to limit the length. I might accept a long poem if it's exceptional, but Calliope is a smallish publication and our poetry page count is limited.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: Specific group.
- Genres:
Genre | Subgenres |
GGeneral General | Subgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream. |
FFantasy Fantasy | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
HHorror Horror | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
MMystery/Crime Mystery/Crime | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
SScience Fiction Science Fiction | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
OOpen to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres | |
- Poetry Forms:
- Open to all/most Forms.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream, Satirical.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics.
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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PPoem Poem | Up to 40 lines; Up to 3 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
NNo monetary payment No monetary payment. |
- Submissions:
Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
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OK | No | No | Unknown | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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