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We publish only science fiction and fantasy. Writers familiar with what we have published in the past will know what sort of material we are most likely to publish in the future: powerful plots with solid scientific and philosophical underpinnings are the sine qua non for consideration for science fiction submissions. As for fantasy, any magical system must be both rigorously coherent and integral to the plot, and overall the work must at least strive for originality. Those manuscripts which survive the "first cut" as outlined above are then judged primarily on plot and characterization. Style: Simple is generally better; in our opinion good style, like good breeding, never calls attention to itself.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication 
Print Publication Print Publication 

Fiction Open
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Hard Science Fiction, Soft Science Fiction.
Lengths:
Novel Novel100,000 - 130,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Minimalist.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Professional advance (US$2000 or more) + Unknown royalties Professional advance (US$2000 or more). Unknown royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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AccuracyWe have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported196 min | 272.3 mean avg | 295.0 median | 326 max days (67.9 std dev)
Pending2 responses are pending (19 min | 62.5 mean avg | 62.5 median | 106 max days waiting | 61.5 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 450 days.
Most recent response reported was received on 21 Feb 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Apr 2023.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 Feb 2024
Last Audited: 22 Feb 2024. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 26 Jun 2006

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