We are open to novel submissions for our book line from November 1st until November 30th.
- We are looking for dark science fiction novels.
- Submissions must be between 50,000 and 100,000 words.
- Use standard manuscript format
- Please send a query letter in the body of your email, and attach the first three chapters and a 1-page synopsis of the book as .doc or .rtf files. All three chapters should be a single attachment, with the synopsis as a separate attachment. Submissions containing other file types will not be read.
- Email submissions ONLY. Please send to apex.novels@gmail.com
- No multiple submissions (i.e., only send us one query package at a time—don’t send the next until you hear back from us on the first).
- Simultaneous submissions are okay.
- Remember to include your contact information–including real name, pseudonym if applicable, email address, and phone number—in both your query letter and the manuscript.
Expected response times:
We will endeavor to answer all queries within one month. If your full manuscript is requested, it may take up to three months for a decision.
Some query letter tips:
Keep it brief and to the point. Just introduce yourself, tell us the genre and word count, and sum up the most important aspects of the story in a sentence or two. Previous publishing credits are great, but not having any won’t hurt your chances.
Compensation terms:
We will be paying an advance as well as royalties against the advance.
Guidelines for Apex Magazine:
Ok, the particulars…
1. Dark SF/horror SF.
2. Word DOC (.doc) or RTF (.rtf) as an attachment, or pasted in the body of an email.
3. Maximum of 7,500 words. Firm limit.
4. Double spaced. Please use Courier or Times New Roman as your font. Font point size of 12.
5. No multiple submissions. No simultaneous submissions.
6. We no longer accept post mailed submissions. They will be discarded unread.
Payment for new fiction will be 5.0 cents per word (made on publication). We claim first world electronic rights for 90 days from publication, non-exclusive electronic rights for an additional 9 months, and non-exclusive anthology rights.
We will try to answer all submissions within four-six weeks. Right now, estimated response time is 20-30 days.
Submit to submission@apexdigest.com