Retro Spec: Tales of Fantasy and Nostalgia A project of Raven Electrick Ink (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Retro Spec: Tales of Fantasy and Nostalgia is a planned paperback anthology of speculative flash fiction, short stories, and poetry about culture, society, and politics from the 1920s to the 1980s. The pieces need not take place during those times, but a strong and recognizable element from one of those decades must be present and integral to the stories and poems. The works must also contain an element of science fiction, fantasy, or supernatural horror. If it's not speculative, I'm not interested. Retro Spec will be published by Raven Electrick Ink, publisher of Cinema Spec: Tales of Hollywood and Fantasy and Sporty Spec: Games of the Fantastic. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Fantasy Horror Science FictionLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:UnknownTopics:None found.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents 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 allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Fantasy Horror Science FictionLengths: Poem: Up to 100 lines.Poetry Forms:UnknownStyles:UnknownTopics:None found.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment (under US$5 per poem) 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 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 Retro Spec: Tales of Fantasy and Nostalgia 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 ProjectsCinema Spec: Tales of Hollywood and Fantasy CLOSEDJack-o'-Spec: Tales of Halloween and Fantasy CLOSEDSporty Spec: Games of the Fantastic 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