Stygian Serials A project of Stygian Media (see other related projects). About Stygian Serials is our manuscript submission program, harkening back to the Dickensian model of serialized publication. We publish novels and collections in monthly instalments through our blog, building an audience and paying writers throughout the process before releasing the complete work in print. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Canadian citizens. Country of Publication Canada Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Fiction Collection: 50,000 - 100,000 words. Novel: 50,000 - 100,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token advance (under US$200) + >= 15% royalties Token advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Details: CAD $30 per monthly installment during serialization; 50% royalty split on book sales.Submissions:Method: Email. 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: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @stygian.societyX (Twitter) @stygiansociety Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Stygian Serials 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Stygian Zine MATURE Charges fees for all submissions 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: 30 Apr 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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