Baltimore Gothic About Baltimore Gothic is a Baltimore based literary magazine with an interest in all things Southern and Gothic. We love authors who live in the spirit of Edgar Allan Poe, Flannery O’Connor and William Faulkner. We want short stories that capture the essence of the human spirit, including its darkness and decay. We seek out perfectly imperfect protagonists, antagonists and Anti-heroes. We are not a slasher magazine. We are inspired by the gothic tradition. Think “A Rose for Emily,” not “Friday the 13th.” We love stories that center around modern themes and say something new about the human condition. We seek pieces that capture the good, the bad, and the ugly of being human. Baltimore Gothic is a magazine that celebrates the birth of a longstanding American genre. Edgar Allan Poe is synonymous with Baltimore. He is often credited with being the first Southern Gothic writer and inspiring authors like William Faulkner. You do not have to be from Baltimore to submit, nor does the work have to be about Baltimore. We are simply honoring the legacy of a genre born right here in Charm City. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for pieces after the first piece submitted; "tip jar" submissions (which are prioritized for feedback). The fee range is USD $1 to $2. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2025* (approx. 85 days from now) through 31 October 2025.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Subgenre: Gothic. Horror Subgenre: Gothic.Lengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 5,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Nonfiction must be in the memoir style/format. Nonfiction must contain Gothic or suspenseful elements.Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2025* (approx. 85 days from now) through 31 October 2025.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: 1,500 - 5,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Memoir: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed It must contain one or more of the following elements: urban decay or human decay, psychological suspense, supernatural, natural or rural elements, Southern culture, or other cultural elements. Some examples include: Edgar Allen Poe, Minnie Hunt, and William Faulkner. Haikus and experimental form poetry are not accepted at this time.Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2025* (approx. 85 days from now) through 31 October 2025.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Subgenre: Gothic. Horror Subgenre: Gothic.Lengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms. Excluding: Experimental poetry, Haiku (or related).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment Provides free copy/copies No monetary payment. Provides free copy/copies.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @bmoregothic For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Baltimore Gothic Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. This project ranks among the Most Personable Fiction Publishers in our database. Accuracy: We have received 27 reports from 27 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 0 min | 8.3 mean avg | 9.0 median | 48 max days (10.0 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 40.74 % of submissions accepted (4.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 40.74 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 59.26 % (11.1 avg. days per rejection) | 100.0 % personal, 0.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified | 3.7 % rewrite requests Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $2.00. (100.0 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 33.3 % paid fees.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 19 Nov 2024. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Oct 2024. 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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. DatesLast Updated: 14 Apr 2025Last Audited: 02 Mar 2025 Date Added: 18 Sep 2024We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.