STIFF THINGS:
EROTIC HORROR
ANTHOLOGY
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Comet Press is seeking short stories for an erotic horror anthology to be published in the summer of 2016. We are looking for the most gruesome, twisted, sick, disturbing, dark and extreme stories that push the boundaries of sex and horror and we don’t have any content restrictions (except for kiddie porn, of course).
Science fiction and dark fantasy will be considered but must be very dark with a strong element of horror.
Reading period: From September 28, 2015–March 1, 2016 (or until filled).
Word length: up to 9,000 words.
Multiple submissions: Up to two stories per author can be submitted. Please send as separate emails.
PAYMENT
Payment is 3 cents a word. We have a campaign up on Indiegogo to help fund this anthology, so depending on the funds raised we may raise this pay.
Reprints: No reprints.
Response Time: 3–4 weeks. Rejections will be sent as soon as possible. Stories that make the first cut will be kept until the end of the reading period. Authors will be notified right away if their story makes the first cut, then the final stories will be selected at the end of the reading period.
We will send a confirmation that we received your story within 2 days. If you do not get this confirmation, please feel free to inquire or resubmit.
WHAT TO SEND:
- In the body of the email please include:
- your name, pen name if any, address and email address, and bio.
- Include a brief blurb summing up the story and word count.
- Attach the story in a standard formatted .rtf or word document
- Put “STIFF THNGS SUBMISSION: TITLE OF YOUR STORY” in the subject of the email.
Email to Comet Press .
Email address if the above link doesn’t work is: submissions [at] cometpress [dot] us
ABOUT COMET PRESS
Comet Press has been publishing horror, erotic horror, erotica, and dark crime fiction since 2008, and has gained a reputation for its no-holds-barred and discriminating approach to publishing.
Our anthologies consistently include top talent: George R.R. Martin, Ramsey Campbell, Graham Masterton, Bentley Little, Joe R. Lansdale, to name a few. Our 60+ titles are distributed through many retailers including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple, Kobo, Scribd, Google Play, Oyster. Print editions are distributed through Ingram.
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