Bad Dream Entertainment See other projects related to this listing. This project is believed to be defunct. (October 2022) About Bad Dream Entertainment is an independent online and print publisher of horror, science fiction, dark fantasy, and literary oddities, founded in 2013 by author and editor Brett Reistroffer. The imprint was established as a home for ‘fringe fiction’ writers and creators of story and character driven dark fiction from around the world. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2013 Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Subgenres: Bizarro, Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Science Fiction Horror, Weird/New Weird Science Fiction Subgenres: Bizarro, Science Fiction Horror, Weird/New WeirdLengths: Novella: 24,000 - 40,000 words. Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream, Surrealist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) to Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Pay ranges from Semi-pro advance (US$200-1999) to Professional advance (US$2000 or more). Unknown royalties.Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Unknown.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. Go to publisher's website Report: Correction/Update Bad Dream Entertainment 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 ProjectsBad Dream Entertainment Horror/Humor Anthology CLOSEDBad Dream Entertainment Online ON HIATUS 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.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.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