Hidden Clearing Chappies A project of Hidden Clearing Books (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About We prefer well-written stories that excite, as well as make us think, laugh or cry. We welcome literary as well as speculative (contemporary fantasy, light sci-fi and horror) genres. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary, Light Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary/Near FutureLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Fiction Collection: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token advance (under US$200) + No royalties Token advance (under US$200). No royalties.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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary, Light Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary/Near FutureLengths: Poetry Chapbook: Up to 10 pages.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token advance (under US$200) + No royalties Token advance (under US$200). No royalties.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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Subscribe Hidden Clearing Chappies 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsClearing Prize for Poetry CLOSEDHidden Clearing Shorties CLOSEDHidden Prize for Prose CLOSEDPostcard Poems and Prose CLOSEDSharp Road CLOSED Before SubmittingWe 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. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only