The Martian Wave A project of Hiraeth Books (see other related projects). Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (May 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About The Martian Wave presents original science fiction stories about the exploration and settlement of other worlds. It also presents one or two original fantasy stories along that same theme. Although it does consider darker sf/f, it does not present horror. It also presents a few original poems, again along the overall theme. The Martian Wave wants original stories with plot, tension, suspense, conflict, and character development. Remember, if readers do not care what happens to your main character[s], they won’t read the story. The narrative should maintain a sense of wondering what’s going to happen next; of what’s lurking just around the corner. Showing is better than telling. Frex, instead of telling the reader that it’s cold, show your character shivering, stomping feet, or having ice form on beard or hair. The inner thoughts and emotions of your character[s] are just as important. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Science Fiction Subgenres: Contemporary/Near Future, Mundane Science FictionLengths: 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.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: USD $0.01/word for flash fiction; $25 for original stories; $15 for reprints.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 1,000 - 5,000 words. Essay: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, 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 for articles.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Science Fiction Subgenres: Contemporary/Near Future, Mundane Science FictionLengths: Poem: 10 - 100 lines; Up to 3 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5 for poems.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. Their website was not functioning on our last visit.Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Shop their Store The Martian Wave 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 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 90 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Mar 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Aug 2024. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Drabble Harvest ContestFlash DigestHere There Be Dragons Anthology CLOSEDThe Hungur ChroniclesIllumen MagazineJupiter's EyeparABnormal MagazinePotter's Field Anthology Series DNQScifaikuestShelter of DaylightSpaceports & Spidersilk Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. 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