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Published by zentao7.com writers group in their July 13, 2005 newsletter
The Word in Writing by B.J. Muntain
Vol 2, Issue 49, July 13, 2005
This week, a look at markets that go beyond the norm...
I do not guarantee any markets.
Publishers
2nd Avenue Publishing
"2nd Avenue Publishing is a new publishing company dedicated to meeting the needs of exceptional unpublished authors of fiction."
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Amaranth Press
"We are particularly interested in original literary fiction, unusual translation, poetry, and non-fiction of broad or non-mediocre perspective. Short stories in collection of novel length only."
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Elastic Press
"The aim of Elastic Press is to produce small print run, high quality, single-author short story anthologies in a variety of genres with the intention of raising the profile of writers who are looking to consolidate their reputations within the independent press and beyond."
NOTE: They have an annual reading period: May 1 -September 30th.
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ENC (Emperor’s New Clothes) Press
"We are a small but completely independent boutique press fascinated by unusual, unpredictable fiction — sharp, well-plotted, entertaining, and driven by engaging characters. If it happens to contain elements of social and political satire or commentary, so much the better."
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Eraserhead Press
"Publishing the new Cult Classics of Contemporary Literature"
NOTE: They are not currently looking at unsolicited manuscripts. Check out their website, and keep an eye on it to find out what they are looking for.
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Twilight Times Publications
"Twilight Times Books will present the works of those writers whose stories blend genres, are too literary for other publishers or seem too mainstream or "quirky" in tone."
NOTE: Twilight Times uses reading periods. The latest just ended on July 5 (sorry). The next reading period will be February 15 to March 5, 2006.
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Periodicals (Magazines, Journals, etc.)
Adbusters
"We relish all truly political materials, whether they be scholarly probes into the decline of civilization, environmental forays into the forests, sci-fi carpet rides into cyberspace or humorous spoofs about commercial culture."
NOTE: A very well-paying pro listing, they only respond to accepted works. If you haven't received an answer in 4-6 weeks, assume it was rejected.
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Andromeda Spaceways Inflight Magazine
"Because not enough humorous SF & Fantasy gets into print Because SF can be printed AND entertaining at the same time Because it's not the size of the sword, it's where you stick it Because too many 'light-hearted, un-serious' stories are rejected".
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Chaos Theory: Tales Askew
"CTTA is seeking quality stories of speculative fiction. What is speculative fiction? sci-fi and fantasy are two genres that immediately come to mind. We would also qualify any fictional story that has some twist which bends the edges of reality or any other tale for that matter that is... ahem... askew."
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The Funny Times
"There is no limit to our scope and we cover just about everything that can be funny including politics, news, relationships, food, technology, pets, work, death, environmental issues, business, religion, seasonal events and everything else relating to the general human condition."
NOTE: Only publishes cartoons and funny stories.
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Gobshite Quarterly and GobQ Online
"Our mission: To honor the integrity of the author's vision & intention, & not let editorial sensibilities be ruled by considerations of sexual or political content, or by political correctness or cant in any guise."
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Happy
"The best damn writing in any genre that speaks the truth and advances our human condition."
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MAD Magazine
"If you have a twisted sense of humor, a peculiar way of looking at the world, or are simply eager to express your immature, strange or just plain silly side, then we want to see your stuff!"
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Mytholog
"We'll publish things that fall between the cracks and perhaps stick their claws up to horrify or tantalize us, literature on the mythskirts of a genre."
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Prairie Dog 13 Magazine
"Prairie Dog 13 Magazine is a print journal looking for literary stories that aren't afraid to cross genres, boundaries or whatever other obstacles stand in the way of good stories, original viewpoints and mind altering experiences. We share a mutual love of the dark, experimental and weird."
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Stitches Magazine
"Stitches is almost entirely freelance-written so we welcome contributions. Naturally, articles with a medical slant are of particular interest, but we also run a lot of material that isn’t medical. The only real criterion is that it must be funny."
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Tales of the Unanticipated
They "remain open to our usual wide-ranging, eclectic mix of stuff, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, hybrids thereof, and unclassifiable stories."
NOTE: Reading period is August 1 - 31, 2005. Do not send earlier or later.
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Other Markets (Anthologies, etc.)
Bash Down the Door & Slice Open the Badguy: Humorous Tales of Swords & Sorcery
"Do dour-faced barbarians seem boring to you? That all-knowing wizard remind you of your monotonous high school chemistry teacher? Saving the world just doesn’t sound fun anymore? Spice it up! Be funny. Be extreme. Be extremely funny!"
Anthology Deadline: August 1, 2005.
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ChimeraWorld #3
"I want belief-destroying narratives that will literally rip normal minds from their skulls. Tell the world to wake up and smell all morning beverages. Pontificate about the role of modern reality as you've never done before. Give birth to the future of horror, push beyond sci-fi, send in the mysteries of the liberated universe."
Anthology reading period: September 1-30, 2005. Do not submit before or after these dates.
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Author's Note
And again, this is by no means a comprehensive list. Markets exist for everything under the sun -- if you dig deep enough. Luckily, I've got a nice big shovel.
You can find me by digging HERE.
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