Submissions
Fiction | Non-Fiction
Fantasy Magazine is an online weekly magazine of all forms of fantasy fiction. High fantasy, contemporary and urban tales, surrealism, magical realism, science fantasy, and folktales can all be found in our pages. The editors are Cat Rambo and Sean Wallace.
Fiction
All fiction submissions must be submitted through our online submission system.
We are looking for stories that delight, entertain, and enrapture readers, stories ranging from delicious treats that melt on the tongue, leaving only a trace of sweetness, to the dark and poignant tale whose memory lingers with you for days, perhaps years. Fantasy Magazine is entertainment for the intelligent genre reader — send us stories of the fantastic that make us think, and tell us what it is to be human while amazing us with your mastery of language and story elements. From the very first issue, Fantasy has featured authors of significant literary reputation, such as Jeffrey Ford, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Stewart O’Nan, and Holly Phillips. Send us your best. While we run the gamut from light to dark, we don’t have as much of the former as we’d like, and are always looking for more.
We are not looking for cookie-cutter fantasies or retellings of D&D campaigns. We do not want any “fan fiction” or story that depends on the use of media characters. While any sort of fantasy content is allowed, the execution must be superb. Some sexual content is acceptable, but the title Fantasy does not refer to sex fantasies. We are not an appropriate market for erotica.
Be aware that currently we get between 400-500 submissions a month, and take only 4-5. Alas, we cannot offer personalized feedback on each story. If we say, “Send more,” it does mean that we hope to see something else from you.
The specifics:
- Stories should be between 1000 and 6000 words long (short story to short novelette).
- Payment is 5¢/word.
- Exclusive first world electronic rights for 60 days from publication, and non-exclusive anthology rights
- Response time: Seven days or less.
- Do not submit another story for a period of seven days after receiving a rejection.
We do not accept simultaneous or multiple submissions. We do not take reprints unless they have appeared in very obscure markets. Please QUERY before sending one.
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Non-Fiction
If you wish to submit articles, essays, or interviews, please query first to rambo@fantasy-magazine.com. We’re particularly interested in interviews with authors, creators, producers, writers, and actors from all genre media. We ‘re also looking for more columnists to provide commentary every 3 or 6 weeks on genre topics, particularly television. Query at the address above.
Reviews
We do not accept unsolicited reviews at this time. However, we are looking for more reviewers. If you’d like to become part of our team, please email the Reviews Manager. Include up to three reviews (published or not) of books, comics, or graphic novels (preferably from 2008).
If you would like to write about games (video, tabletop, board, etc.), please send two or three brief pitches for game articles or reviews to rambo@fantasy-magazine.com.
Producers, Publishers, Authors & Publicists
If you would like Fantasy Magazine to review your book, game, movie, television show, or comic/graphic novel, please email the Managing Editor a virtual press packet/release or other pertinent information.
