Anthology Call: The Reinvented Heart
Science fiction often thinks about the technology and science without considering the ways social structures will change as tech changes — or not. What will relationships look like in the future when we have complications like clones, uploaded intelligences, artificial brains, body augmentation? What happens when emotions like love and friendship span vast distances — in space, in time, and in the heart? And as we acknowledge differences in gender in a way we never have before, what stories are finally given the space in which to emerge?
This anthology will present science fiction by female and nonbinary writers, including some of the finest talents in speculative fiction who have already pledged stories or poems. Writers of color, QUILTBAG writers, writers with disabilities, and neuro-diverse writers are actively encouraged to apply, as are writers from outside America.
Open for submissions Oct 1-October 31. The link to the submission portal will be posted here at that time.
Guidelines:
Please remove identifying information from the manuscript, but otherwise use standard manuscript format.
Length: 500-5000 words (5k is going to be a tough sell)
Buying: Original fiction
Paying: 8 cents a word (SFWA pro rates)
No multiple or simultaneous submissions
Timeline:
Submissions open Oct
The first round of reading will run November 1 through November 31. All submissions will be informed on December 1 whether or not they are being held for further consideration. The final table of contents will be announced on December 31.
The book will be published in the summer of 2021 by Arc Manor Press.
Slush readers: To apply to read as a slush reader for the project, mail me with your contact information and include a) 1-2 sentences about why you’d like to participate, b) any previous slush-reading experience and c) time constraints I should be aware of.
There will be two slush reader orientation sessions in the last week of October; readers are expected to attend one and to commit to at least 2-3 hours evaluating manuscripts each week.
