Shelter of Daylight A project of Hiraeth Books (see other related projects). About Shelter of Daylight presents original science fiction and fantasy stories that are upbeat and positive in their mood. It also presents a few original poems, again along the overall mood. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, excluding Dark Fantasy Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 4,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 8,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream. Excluding: Dark.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: USD $25 for originals; $15 for reprints; $0.01/word for flash.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Shelter of Daylight also considers articles related to science fiction and/or fantasy. Articles include essays and reviews, as well as writing tips.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Article: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, excluding Dark Fantasy Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: 10 - 100 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream. Excluding: Dark.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) Token payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Email. 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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @HiraethSf For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Shop their Store Shelter of Daylight 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. Accuracy: We have received 9 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 16 min | 89.6 mean avg | 120.0 median | 397 max days (110.7 std dev) Pending 4 responses are pending (31 min | 65.3 mean avg | 50.0 median | 130 max days waiting | 54.3 std dev) from 4 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. (77.8 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) 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