DARK MOMENTS
Submissions close 31st MAY 2021
DARK MOMENTS – Online Publication
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Drabble Monthly Challenge
MAY 2021 SUBMISSION THEME : Beyond the Veil
Think; spirits, ghosts. transition into death, clairvoyance
This theme will be open for submissions from 1st MAY 2021 and will close midnight 31st MAY 2021 (last place on Earth). Submissions received outside of this timeframe will not be read. You must include the theme in your email subject (as shown above). Reading will start once the submission period has closed.
The BEST 12 drabbles will be chosen for publication in JUNE/JULY 2021.
Word count : EXACTLY 100 words, excluding title
Author eligibility : Open only to authors who have already been successfully accepted into one of our anthologies and and Patrons
Reprints : Not allowed
Simultaneous Submissions : Not allowed
Multiple Submissions : One per author, per month << IF YOU SEND MORE THAN ONE, WE WILL REJECT THEM ALL, UNREAD
Publication : Online in Dark Moments. May be included in a single anthology in print and digital formats at a later date (but within one year of initial publication)
Author compensation : 0.04 USD per word via Paypal
How to submit : See our submission guidelines for formatting.
Send your story as a Word format attachment to darkmoments@BlackHarePress.com.
Your document name must include your pen name and story title.
Your email subject should be “[Theme] – [Title of Your Story] – [Your Author Name]”
Please include a 50 word bio and ONE link
DARK DRABBLES
Submissions close WHEN FULL
DARK DRABBLES – 666
45% Full. Read up to midnight 13th March 2021 (AEST)
SUBMISSION THEME : Horror: Gory, dark, spooky, suspenseful stories.
This call will be open for submissions (outside the BHP group) from 1st OCTOBER 2020 and will close WHEN FULL.
Word count : EXACTLY 100 words, excluding title
Slots Available : 666
Author eligibility : Open to all.
Reprints : Allowed, but won’t be acknowledged in the publication.
Simultaneous Submissions : Not allowed. This means, don’t send your story elsewhere while we are considering it.
Multiple Submissions : No. Submit, wait for a response before submitting another. One acceptance per pen name.
Publication : A single anthology in print (paperback and hardback) and digital on 1st August 2021. For more information and to pre-order, go here.
Author compensation : Digital copy only. Successful authors will be eligible to sub to our paid anthologies.
How to submit : See our submission guidelines for formatting.
Send your story as a Word format attachment to darkdrabbles@BlackHarePress.com.
Your document name must include your pen name and story title. Your email must include your real name.
Your email subject should be “666 – [Title of Your Story] – [Your Author Name]”
No bios, please. This volume will not have bios. There will be a link to our Author Showcase, so please ensure you appear on there.
WIMBLEDON COMMON - CHARITY EDITION
Submissions close 30th SEPTEMBER 2021
CHARITY DARK CHILDREN’S ANTHOLOGY
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THEME : What creatures live on Wimbledon Common? What history does it hold?
Think dragons, fairies, witches, wazookas.
Must be dark.
Must be appropriate for children aged 8 to 10.
(NB: no wombles…because y’know…copyright…).
This call will be open for submissions until midnight 30th SEPTEMBER 2021 (last place on Earth). Submissions received outside of this timeframe will not be read.
Reading will start once the submission period has closed. Please allow 6 weeks after the call has closed before querying.
What we’re looking for : Stories and poems, and internal artwork.
Word count : 50-2000, excluding title. Query if your submission is more or less.
Author eligibility : Open only to authors who have already been successfully accepted into one of our anthologies, and to all Patrons.
Reprints : Not allowed
Simultaneous Submissions : Not allowed
Multiple Submissions : Maximum of two fiction pieces. Maximum of two acceptances. Can send together but in separate emails, please. No maximum on artwork.
Publication : In a single anthology in print and digital formats (but within one year of initial publication)
Author compensation : One digital copy. Best in anthology gets a BHP goody box.
How to submit : See our website for submission guidelines and formatting.
Send your story as a Word format attachment to wimbledon@blackharepress.com.
Your document name must include your pen name and story title.
Your email subject should be “WIMBLEDON COMMON – [Title of Your Story] – [Your Author Name]”
Please include a 50 word bio and ONE link
CYBORG
Submissions close 31st MAY 2021
CYBORG – 500 Word Fiction Anthology
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Submission Deadline : 31st May 2021
Anthology : 500 FICTION SERIES
Title : CYBORG
Theme : Dark cyberpunk. Think Zero Hour 2113, Robocop, Jason, etc. Must be dark.
Word count : EXACTLY 500 WORDS. Excludes title and pen name.
Author eligibility : Open to all
Reprints : Not allowed
Simultaneous Submissions : Not allowed
Multiple Submissions : Maximum of two. Can be sent at the same time. Two separate eMails.
Publication : Expected to release September 2021 in Print and Digital formats
Author compensation : One digital copy
How to submit : See our submission guidelines for formatting.
Send your story and bio as an attachment in Word format to 500fiction@BlackHarePress.com.
Your email subject and document name should be Anthology Name – Your Story Name – Author Name.
For example; “CYBORG – My Story – A N Author”
Please include an author bio of up to 100 words and no more than two links.
CARNIVAL
Submissions close 30th JUNE 2021
CARNIVAL – CHARITY ANTHOLOGY – 500 Word Fiction Anthology
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Submission Deadline : 30th JUNE 2021
Anthology : 500 FICTION SERIES
Charity: OUTRIGHT ACTION INTERNATIONAL
OutRight envisions a world where LGBTIQ people everywhere enjoy full human rights and fundamental freedoms, exercise self-determination, form strong communities, and thrive personally and economically.
https://outrightinternational.org/about-us
Title : CARNIVAL
Theme : Horror or dark fantasy. Carnival, fun fair, freak show, mardi gras, pride march. Must have an LGBTQIA+ MC. Think Circus of Horrors, American Horror Story: Freak Show, CarousHell, etc. Must be dark.
Word count : EXACTLY 500 WORDS. Excludes title and pen name.
Author eligibility : Open to all
Reprints : Not allowed
Simultaneous Submissions : Not allowed
Multiple Submissions : Maximum of two
Publication : Expected to release October 2021 in Print and Digital formats
Author compensation : One digital copy
How to submit : See our submission guidelines for formatting.
Send your story and bio as an attachment in Word format to 500fiction@BlackHarePress.com.
Your email subject and document name should be Anthology Name – Your Story Name – Author Name.
For example; “CARNIVAL – My Story – A N Author”
Please include an author bio of up to 100 words and no more than two links.
EERIE CHRISTMAS - Volume 2
Submissions close 30th JUNE 2021
EERIE CHRISTMAS – Volume 2
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Submission Deadline : 30 JUNE 2021
Collection : EERIE CHRISTMAS Volume 2
Series : BHP Writers’ Group Special Edition
Charity : Black Dog Institute
Theme : Christmas themed dark horror
Word count : 500+
Author eligibility : Only open to authors who have previously been accepted into one of our publications and to Patrons
Reprints : Not allowed
Simultaneous Submissions : Not allowed
Multiple Submissions : No
Publication : Scheduled for release November 2021 in digital and print formats
Author compensation : $10USD paid per story accepted.
How to submit :
See our submission guidelines for formatting.
Send your manuscript as an attachment in Word doc/docx format to eerie@BlackHarePress.com. Make sure your document name includes your author name and story title. We will not accept formats other than doc/docx. We will not click links to download documents. Ensure the end of your manuscript has the word END in a new paragraph.
Please include a synopsis, an author bio, and your social media links.
Your email subject should be Collection Name – Your Story Name – Author Name.
For example; “EERIE CHRISTMAS V2 – My Story – A N Author”
After the call closes, please allow 6 weeks for a response before querying.