About
Cast of Wonders is a new YA fantasy and science-fiction podcast. Cast of Wonders is a YA Sci-Fi & Fantasy fiction podcast, but we don’t rigidly define the genre. We’re looking for stories that evoke a sense of wonder, that have something unreal about them. We aim for a 12-17 age range: that means sophisticated, non-condescending stories with wide appeal, and without explicit sex, violence or strong language. Think Harry Potter or The Hunger Games. We like fiction that makes us think, but the main element should be thrilling entertainment and adventure. We prefer high fantasy, elves, dragons, secondary worlds, and magic to the more cerebral forms of fantasy you find in adult markets. We like all forms of sci-fi: far-future, near future, space opera, hard SF — but it must be accessible. Horror / urban fantasy / paranormal romance — there are so many genre labels. Try us out — if it fits, we’ll tell you.
Important: Submission demographics may vary. Check their current calls for details.
Country of Publication & Year Established
United States |
Established in 2011 |
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Publication Medium & Frequency
AAudio Publication | Audio Publication | Published 52 x per year. |
Fiction Open
- Dates:
Open to fiction submissions through 31 March 2024 11:59 PM UTC (in 3 days, 4 hours). 0
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience, including: Young adults, All nationalities.
- Genres:
Genre | Subgenres |
GGeneral General | Open to all/most Subgenres. |
FFantasy Fantasy | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Heroic Fantasy, Paranormal, Retrofuturism, Superhero, Urban Fantasy. |
HHorror Horror | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Retrofuturism. |
SScience Fiction Science Fiction | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary/Near Future, Hard Science Fiction, Retrofuturism, Space Opera. |
WWestern Western | Subgenres: Horror Western, Science Fiction Western. |
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Seasons/Holidays (Specific holidays, See guidelines), Other (May vary).
- Theme(s):
Theme | Deadline | Track |
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Banned Books Week | 31 Mar 2024 23:59 UTC | 3 |
- Types/Lengths:
Type | Length Details |
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FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words. |
SShort Story Short Story | 1,000 - 6,000 words. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
PProfessional payment (5 or more US cents per word) 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.
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