Subgenres: Speculative Fiction

Sword & Kettle Press

Established in 2015, Sword & Kettle Press is a tiny independent publishing house. They publish inclusive feminist fantasy and speculative writing, create resources for writers and publishers, and make beautiful books.

Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Jan 31
Temporarily closed to submissions
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Creative Nonfiction, Speculative Fiction, Speculative Poetry

Digging Press

Digging Press is an independent publisher with a strong commitment to fostering experimentation and cultural inclusion in the realms of literature and visual arts. We believe that diversity of voices and eclecticism are essential components of a... Read more

Reading Period: 
Nov 1 to Feb 28
Temporarily closed to submissions
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
BIPOC Voices, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Flash Fiction, Formal Poetry, Graphic/Illustrated, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Prose Poetry, Speculative Fiction

Five South

At Five South, the editors amplify diverse voices and narratives that challenge convention and explore the intricacies of the human experience. They seek emotionally resonant, thought-provoking, and innovative submissions, whether they... Read more

Reading Periods: 
Jan 1 to Jan 31
Feb 1 to Feb 28
Apr 1 to Apr 30
Jun 1 to Jun 30
Jul 1 to Jul 31
Oct 1 to Oct 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres: 
BIPOC Voices, Commercial Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Love, Micro-poetry, Narrative Nonfiction, Poetry, Pop Culture, Prose Poetry, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Speculative Poetry, Translation, Young Adult

The Plentitudes

The Plentitudes is a quarterly international literary journal showcasing captivating prose and poetry from diverse voices. They believe in the power of writing—in its plentitude of forms, styles, and modes of exploration—to move the... Read more

Reading Periods: 
Feb 1 to Mar 31
May 1 to Jun 30
Aug 1 to Sep 30
Nov 1 to Dec 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, BIPOC Voices, Commercial Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Formal Poetry, Healing/Health, Historical, Humor, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Love, Lyric Essay, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Political, Pop Culture, Prose Poetry, Religious/Spiritual, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction

Variety Pack

Variety Pack tries to live up their namesake! A bedrock of diverse voices, expressing a variety of arts & letters. Open to both genre and literary. Sure there’s an aesthetic, but it’s a broad atlas rather than a narrow stream!

Reading Periods: 
May 15 to Jul 15
Sep 15 to Nov 15
Temporarily closed to submissions
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, BIPOC Voices, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Formal Poetry, Graphic/Illustrated, Historical, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Lyric Essay, Micro-poetry, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Nonfiction, Poetry, Political, Pop Culture, Prose Poetry, Regional, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Translation, Visual Poetry, War, Young Adult

Novel Slices

Novel Slices is dedicated solely to novel excerpts. Excerpts should feel like they come from novels that want to be read—they may pop readers into the action and leave them hanging at the end. They do not have to feel “complete... Read more

Reading Periods: 
Feb 26 to Apr 30
Aug 24 to Oct 31
Genres Published: 
Fiction
Subgenres: 
Commercial Fiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Love, Nature/Environmental, Political, Pop Culture, Regional, Serialized Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Translation

After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine

After Dinner Conversation publishes short stories (1,500 to 7,000 words), of any genre, that ask interesting ethical and/or philosphical questions in a narrative format.

Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Genres Published: 
Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Fiction, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Narrative Nonfiction, Political, Religious/Spiritual, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, War, Young Adult

Flare Journal

Flare is an international literary journal founded by a dedicated group of writers, photographers, and artists to explore the complexity of the human experience. They hope that their journal is able to empower through that mission.

Reading Period: 
Jan 1 to Dec 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
Subgenres: 
Autobiography/Memoir, Commercial Fiction, Cross-genre, Feminist, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, Historical, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Micro-poetry, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Nonfiction, Poetry, Pop Culture, Prose Poetry, Regional, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult

Flora Fiction Literary Magazine

Flora Fiction is dedicated to artists of all types: poets, writers, photographers, and illustrations. The editors are here to provide a platform for emerging creatives to showcase their work. Their literary magazine comes out every... Read more

Reading Periods: 
Jan 28 to Feb 28
Jul 1 to Aug 17
Oct 1 to Oct 30
Dec 1 to Dec 31
Genres Published: 
Poetry, Fiction
Subgenres: 
Commercial Fiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Graphic/Illustrated, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Love, Nature/Environmental, Poetry, Prose Poetry, Speculative Fiction

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