Nefarious Ballerina MATURE CONTENT A project of Shoe Music Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Nefarious Ballerina is a theme-based publication, centered around, for lack of a better word, erotica. This sounds easy enough, but to do it well is the hard part. We are interested in the intelligently erotic. What does that mean? Well, it's what you say and how you say it that's important, it's about sex but it's also about feelings and morality. It's the fire that burns in our heads and hearts as well as our loins. It's more about what goes on above the waist than below it. It's about the animal in us that makes us human and how much we've evolved as a species -- and how much we've stayed the same. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per year Poetry Closed We care more about what you say than how you say it; that being said, we tend to dislike rhyming poems, obvious metaphors and borderline greeting card verse. On the other hand, we all but dare you to send us something you would almost be ashamed for someone else to see. Honesty is freeing and very stimulating.Audience:Adults.Genres: Erotica Subgenres: Contemporary, Erotic RomanceLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms. Excluding: Light verse, Rhyming.Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).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. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Shop their Store Nefarious Ballerina 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 ProjectsBrief WildernessMastodon Dentist CLOSEDPenny Ante Feud CLOSEDShoe Music PressWater Hymnal Literary Contests BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissions 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