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The Fiction Desk publishes a regular anthology series dedicated to new short fiction.

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Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency.

Fiction Open Fee-based

We're looking primarily for entertaining literary fiction, but we don't by any means rule out genre fiction: this would mean ruling out some of the most interesting and exciting work being produced in the UK today. Do bear in mind that our anthology series is a mainstream publication, so stories can't rely on readers having any knowledge or strong interest in genre conventions.

Dates:
Open to fiction submissions through 31 May 2024* (approx. 63 days from now). 3
Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General General
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics, including: Folklore/Mythology (Ghost stories), Other (May vary).
Theme(s):
ThemeDeadlineTrack
Stories about food31 May 2024*0
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Novelette Novelette7,500 - 10,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No No OK OKText format submissions
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* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment.

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The Fiction Desk Flash Fiction Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
The Fiction Desk Ghost Story Competition CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions
The Fiction Desk Newcomer Short Story Prize ON HIATUS Charges fees for all submissions

Dates

Last Updated: 25 Mar 2024
Last Audited: 24 Mar 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 10 Jan 2011

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