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Writers Guidelines for Short Fiction.

We are currently accepting manuscripts in the science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and horror genres. A wide range of material is considered within each genre from old-fashioned space-opera to high-tech SF, sword and sorcery to contemporary dark fantasy and gothic to modern horror. Above all, a story must be well told with good character development.

We pay one-quarter of a cent per word on acceptance. Payment is for First Serial Rights.

Email manuscripts to  submissions@blackmatrixpub.com as an attached document. List which magazine the submission is for in the subject line. Document must be in RTF or Word 97 and above format and should range from 1,500 to 25,000 words. Manuscripts can also be mailed via USPS if you prefer. Send to the address at the bottom of the page.

Attach a cover letter as a separate document with name, postal address and phone number at top of document. Cover letter also should contain title of manuscript, author name, genre and approximate word count plus a brief summary of the story. Finish with a brief history of other published works, currently in or out of print.

We do not accept simultaneous submissions or previously published work.

Response time to submissions will be approximately 45 days.

Mail all other queries to editor@blackmatrixpub.com.


ADDENDUM: We are now accepting manuscripts via postal mail as well as electronic submission. Printed manuscripts must be double-spaced and printed in 12 point type (preferably Times-Roman or similar font). If you wish the manuscript returned, a self-addressed stamped envelope must be included with sufficient return postage attached.

Mail manuscripts to:
Black Matrix Publishing LLC
Submissions
1252 Redwood Ave #52
Grants Pass OR 97527-5592

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