It's the End of the World (as We Know it).... - $7.00
The apocalypse is coming!The end of the world is supposed to be on December 21st, 2012, according to people who theorize that the end of the Mayan Calendar represents the end of the world.
This is our only chance to publish this book!
We're searching for the most original, most epic, and most fantastic apocalyptic short stories that you can throw our way! The winners of this contest will be published in the anthology by Broken Publications just in time for Halloween.
There is a small entry fee per person of $7.00 to help cover production costs, labor, and other fees.
If you have an epic, scary, or dramatic story about how the world will end, we want to read it! Deadlines for submission are September 1st, 2012. Please keep submissions at 5,000 words or less so we can include a number of writers!
Please include a brief bio and author photo with your submissions. We're also looking for cover art, so those of you with art and photography skills, submit your work as well!
Soul Vomit Annual Anthology
Size limit: 2,000 words
Broken Publications is calling for submissions for a future anthology to be published in 2012.The topic of this anthology is Domestic Violence: victims, survival, escape, and aftermath.
The option to remain anonymous is open. If you wish not to remain anonymous, please send a short bio and include an author or artist photo so we can credit you properly.
What we're looking for:
Poetry, short stories, and prose pieces about domestic violence, recovery, leaving, or witnessing. Please keep single submissions at 2,000 words or less.
The goal is to spread awareness of how common domestic violence is, how to recognize the signs, and help people who have been or are victims of domestic violence to either leave or have the courage to call the police.
YOU RETAIN THE COPYRIGHT OF YOUR WORK. If the book goes somewhere and sells well, there will be a bonus check for each contributing writer, depending upon how well it does. There is no contractual agreement for this project.
Submit up to five (5) short stories (2,000 words or less), poetry, or prose about the topic of domestic violence, survival of, or PTSD after.
If you'd like to submit artwork along the same lines, it must be black and white and 300dpi quality. Cover art can be submitted in color, 300dpi.
You can submit up to 5 files total of any of these types - you retain all copyrights of your work, but it will be included in a collective anthology.
We look forward to reading your work!
Manuscript Submissions
If your manuscript isn't finished, please do not submit it here. Inquire about our editing and author consultation & critique services first.If you just have questions or would like to submit a query letter, please feel free to fill out the contact form on the Contact Us page.
If your manuscript is ready for publication and you'd like to collaborate with us, read on!
We do not accept snail mail submissions.
Our interest is in unique poetry, collaborative works, and short story books.
PLEASE INCLUDE: an author photo that shows your face.