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OPEN CALL FOR SPECULATIVE FICTION SHORT STORIES
OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Placer Gold Writers Ink (PGWI) has released a Call for Submissions in search of exceptionally written Speculative Fiction short stories, for publication in our second anthology “Miner Detours”. These previously unpublished stories will be released in both quality paperback and all major e-book formats mid-2018.
Please visit ‘Current Projects’ on our website for more information: www.PlacerGoldWritersINK.com
GENERAL DETAILS
DATES: Submit story between September 1 - October 12 – selection by December 31
GENRE: Speculative Fiction (see brief description below)
REQUIREMENTS: Our anthologies always follow a theme or common thread. This time:
• Location must be set in California’s "Gold Country" -- in the past, present or future.
• Use the word/concept of "gold" as some minor or major plot point. Note: "gold" does not have to refer to the precious metal!
WORD COUNT: 2000 - 8000 words
ROYALTY: $20 - $30 sliding scale – exclusive first English-language world publication rights for 1-year.
SPECULATIVE FICTION
“Speculative fiction is an umbrella genre encompassing narrative fiction with supernatural or futuristic elements. This includes the genres science fiction, fantasy, horror and supernatural fiction, as well as their combinations.”
-Wikipedia
PGWI encourages the creative use and blending of genres. Action/adventure, romance, mystery, etc., are all acceptable in this project so long as your story fits into speculative fiction:
• Fantasy and anything magic including Modern or Ancient Myths, Tall Tales, and Folk Tales;
• Science Fiction, Technopunk, Steampunk, Urbanpunk, Superhero, and any advanced technology;
• Horror, Zombies, Shape-Shifters, and other Monsters;
• Alternate History, Utopia, Dystopia, Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic;
• Paranormal, exceptional or supernatural abilities, Psychic Phenomenon, Gods and Angels.
ABOUT PLACER GOLD PUBLISHING
Placer Gold Publishing is a boutique publisher located in California’s Sierra Gold Country. Our recent release, “Through Button Eyes: A Collection of Short Fiction” under the Placer Gold Writers Ink imprint, was selected from approximately 5000 national and international entries as one of the five medal finalists in the Anthology Division of the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA).
Contact: submission@PlacerGoldWritersINK.com for more detailed information.
***** Sept 15, 2017 UPDATE *****
Placer Gold Writers Ink has extended the deadline for submissions.
NEW DATES: Submit story between September 1 - December 15 – selection by December 31
Placer Gold Writers Ink (PGWI) has released a Call for Submissions in search of exceptionally written Speculative Fiction short stories, for publication in our second anthology “Miner Detours”. These previously unpublished stories will be released in both quality paperback and all major e-book formats mid-2018.
Please visit ‘Current Projects’ on our website for more information: www.PlacerGoldWritersINK.com
GENERAL DETAILS
DATES: Submit story between September 1 - October 12 – selection by December 31
GENRE: Speculative Fiction (see brief description below)
REQUIREMENTS: Our anthologies always follow a theme or common thread. This time:
• Location must be set in California’s "Gold Country" -- in the past, present or future.
• Use the word/concept of "gold" as some minor or major plot point. Note: "gold" does not have to refer to the precious metal!
WORD COUNT: 2000 - 8000 words
ROYALTY: $20 - $30 sliding scale – exclusive first English-language world publication rights for 1-year.
SPECULATIVE FICTION
“Speculative fiction is an umbrella genre encompassing narrative fiction with supernatural or futuristic elements. This includes the genres science fiction, fantasy, horror and supernatural fiction, as well as their combinations.”
-Wikipedia
PGWI encourages the creative use and blending of genres. Action/adventure, romance, mystery, etc., are all acceptable in this project so long as your story fits into speculative fiction:
• Fantasy and anything magic including Modern or Ancient Myths, Tall Tales, and Folk Tales;
• Science Fiction, Technopunk, Steampunk, Urbanpunk, Superhero, and any advanced technology;
• Horror, Zombies, Shape-Shifters, and other Monsters;
• Alternate History, Utopia, Dystopia, Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic;
• Paranormal, exceptional or supernatural abilities, Psychic Phenomenon, Gods and Angels.
ABOUT PLACER GOLD PUBLISHING
Placer Gold Publishing is a boutique publisher located in California’s Sierra Gold Country. Our recent release, “Through Button Eyes: A Collection of Short Fiction” under the Placer Gold Writers Ink imprint, was selected from approximately 5000 national and international entries as one of the five medal finalists in the Anthology Division of the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (NGIBA).
Contact: submission@PlacerGoldWritersINK.com for more detailed information.
***** Sept 15, 2017 UPDATE *****
Placer Gold Writers Ink has extended the deadline for submissions.
NEW DATES: Submit story between September 1 - December 15 – selection by December 31
