The Skull and Laurel Magazine of New Weird Fiction A project of Tenebrous Press (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (March 2026) About The Skull and Laurel is a quarterly magazine of New Weird short fiction. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Subgenres: Dark Fantasy, Weird/New Weird Horror Subgenre: Weird/New Weird Science Fiction Subgenre: Weird/New WeirdLengths: Flash Fiction: 100 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.03/word for originals; $25 for reprints.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Subgenres: Dark Fantasy, Weird/New Weird Horror Subgenre: Weird/New Weird Science Fiction Subgenre: Weird/New WeirdLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Narrative poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.03/word for originals; $25 for reprints.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are 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: Shop their Store The Skull and Laurel 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 ProjectsBrave New Weird Awards DNQSplit Scream Novelette Split SeriesTenebrous PressThank You For Joining the Algorithm CLOSEDYour Body Anthology Series 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