Novels
We are closed to novel submissions. Read our guidelines and send us your best when we reopen.
Anthologies
Dark Faith is open to submissions. Edited by Maurice Broaddus, this anthology pays 5 cents a word and has limited open spots. Read the guidelines closely and best of luck!
Apex Halloween Contest
Our fourth annual Halloween contest guidelines have been posted. Read them here.
Apex Magazine
Apex Magazine is open to submissions.
General Guidelines:
1) Maximum word length a firm 7,500 words.
2) Payment is .05 per word. Paid within 30 days of publication.
3) Please submit either a Microsoft Word Doc or RTF file.
4) Use standard manuscript formatting as outlined by William Shunn. Essentially–double space, 12 pt. Courier or Times New Roman, 1″ borders.
5) Mail submissions to apex.submission@gmail.com.
6) Average response time is 20-30 days. Please do not query until after 60 days have passed.
7) We buy first world rights, exclusive for three months, nine months of non-exclusive e-rights after those three months, and non-exclusive anthology and serial rights for three years.
7) Remember, we only want dark/horror/thriller SF. Without a SF angle, your story will be rejected.
8) Send us your best and good luck!
