The Deepening

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General
Action-Adventure
Fantasy
Horror
Mystery/Crime
Romance
Science Fiction
Suspense/Thriller
Western

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent 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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

General
Action-Adventure
Fantasy
Horror
Mystery/Crime
Romance
Science Fiction
Suspense/Thriller
Western

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Unknown

Styles:

Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

Token payment (under US$5 per poem) Token payment (under US$5 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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026