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About

The WiFiles is an online speculative fiction magazine, publishing one short story a week. We are looking for works that incorporate speculative fiction and imaginative elements not found in contemporary reality, which includes: science fiction, fantasy, horror, magic realism, alternate history, steampunk, superhero and paranormal.

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year.

Fiction Believed Defunct
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism, Paranormal, Retrofuturism, Superhero.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism, Paranormal.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Alternate History, Retrofuturism, Superhero.
Lengths:
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 5,000 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 (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 NOT 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: 21 Jul 2018
Date Added: 19 Apr 2011

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