Spaceports & Spidersilk A project of Hiraeth Books (see other related projects). About The world can be a big and frightening place for a child but we dream and imagine better worlds, magic, wonders, and more to help brighten our perspective and to remember that there can always be better ways. We want you to build stories of wonder, of science fiction, of fantasy, for the children who are eager to read, to find that wonder in reading, and to learn about the world and find things that spark their own imagination and dreams. These stories will be short, we’re aiming for ages between 9 and 13, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be rich, full, and wonderful stories that show how amazing robots are, that wizards have an affinity for silly hats, or anything else you can imagine. Take your mind back to those wonderful, carefree days of youth, park yourself by your favorite tree on a summer day, and dream those quiet and beautiful dreams to share with the youth of today. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 3 x per year Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Middle grades.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres. Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: USD $3 for flash fiction; $6 for original stories; $2 for reprint stories.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Middle grades.Lengths: Interview: Up to 800 words. Article: Up to 800 words. Essay: Up to 800 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, Nature. Science.Payment:Unknown payment Unknown payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Middle grades.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres. Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres.Lengths: Poem: Up to 25 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Short poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) Token payment. Details: USD $2 per poem.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Middle grades.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $10 for cover art; $4 for B&W illustrations.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Image. 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 Spaceports & Spidersilk 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 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 27 min | 163.4 mean avg | 181.0 median | 371 max days (142.2 std dev) Pending 3 responses are pending (158 min | 251.0 mean avg | 251.0 median | 344 max days waiting | 93.0 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 17 Apr 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Mar 2025. 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