Sporty Spec: Games of the Fantastic 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 Sporty Spec: Games of the Fantastic is a planned paperback anthology of flash fiction and poetry about sports and games with a speculative twist. The sports and games may be of this world, such as basketball, chess, tennis, poker, etc., or of the author's imagination, but the stories and poems must have an element of science fiction, fantasy, or supernatural horror. If it's not speculative, I'm not interested. Sporty Spec will be published by Raven Electrick Ink, the new print publishing arm of e-zine Raven Electrick, now in its eighth year. 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.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 49 lines.Poetry Forms:UnknownStyles:UnknownTopics:None found.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) 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 Sporty Spec: Games of the Fantastic 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 CLOSEDRetro Spec: Tales of Fantasy and Nostalgia 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