Formats:
We prefer Microsoft Word, as we like to use the “Track Changes” function for editing.
(click below for help on using track changes)
We don’t require that you only use Word. You can send us submissions in plaintext or any other format that can be open with Notepad or Word. If the format you send us is too jumbled, we’ll let you know so you can send it in a new format.
Subject Matter:
We’ll take just about anything. If something is not our style, we’ll let you know.
Lengths:
To better help us get through the pieces rapidly, please note the following manuscript lengths.
|
Manuscript Type |
Word Count |
Page Count (single spaced, 1 inch margins) |
|
tinies |
Less than 2ooo |
Less than 2 pages |
|
shorts |
greater than 2,000 |
Between 3 and 50 |
|
novelites |
greater than 50,000 |
Between 51 and 150 |
|
biggins |
greater than 150,000 |
Over 150 |
Submission Method:
We accept submissions through email only. Send all submissions to submissions@fiction-mag.com Use the following format (example shown in picture below)
In the subject of the email, type the manuscript size, a dash, then the title. For example, a manuscript entitled “The Sitter” with 1534 words would use the following subject: tinies – The Sitter If the same story was 55,552 words, it would use the following subject: novelites – The Sitter Also, please use this naming convention with the document name as well. Unlabled pieces will be sent back without a glance.
On page one of your submission, include the following information: Type, Title, Author, and Word Count. Please use the same format as shown in the email body image above.
Bio:
Don’t forget to include a little ditty about yourself; No longer than 250 words.