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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

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 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:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralSubgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Mystery/Crime Mystery/CrimeOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Open 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:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 3,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK OK OK OKText 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:
TypeLength Details
Review Review500 - 2,000 words.
Article Article500 - 2,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No UnknownText 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:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralSubgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Mystery/Crime Mystery/CrimeOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Open 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:
TypeLength Details
Poem PoemUp to 40 lines; Up to 3 pieces.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No UnknownText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 Feb 2024
Last Audited: 11 Dec 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 04 Dec 2008

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