Anathema

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

About

Anathema is an online anthology whose intent is to challenge the writer and reader to view the world from a perspective that is contrary to his or her own, with the hope of leading to a greater understanding of those who actually hold that contrary viewpoint. Therefore, all stories submitted to Anathema should be written sympathetically from this contrary viewpoint. For example, a member of the LDS church might write a story from the view of an atheist; a peacenik might write from the perspective of the Spartans; a human might write from the perspective of an Orc (or a Flemergjmazik– whatever that might be), and so on. The possibilities are endless. There is no limit on style or content, so don’t be afraid to try something different. EXCEPT that I will not tolerate stories describing sexual violence, or pedophilia. Also, keep in mind that RedJack is all about speculative fiction, so stories with some speculative element will naturally be received more favorably. We also appreciate a good sense of humor.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 12 x per year

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
Fantasy
Science Fiction

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Humorous.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent 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 NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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

Recent cover image or website screenshot for Anathema

Go to publication's website

Report:
Correction/Update

Support this Publisher:
Buy Book(s)

Anathema Submission Statistics

The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics.

Filter:

Group by submission

Accuracy

We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 21 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 21 days.)
Most recent response reported was received on 04 Aug 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Jun 2026.
Date compiled: 22 Oct 2026 16:36 UTC (less than a minute ago).

Work submitted here was also submitted to...

This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!

Members accepted here also had work accepted by...

This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today!

Your Submissions

This section is available to subscribers only. Join today!

Before Submitting

We cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.

Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.
Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.
Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.
Be professional, patient, and persistent.

Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026