The anthology guidelines
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Submissions are OPEN
Note:
We are behind in publishing the first volume due to life circumstances outside our control, but over 30 stories were accepted and paid for, and we are working diligently to get it published ASAP. That said, we do not want to delay submissions for Vol. 002 and are committed to publishing both volumes in 2026.
Guidelines
The anthology is an annual anthology (released in hardcover and ebook) based on the definition of “foofaraw.” Every piece must align to one of these two definitions:
- a great fuss or disturbance about something very insignificant.
- an excessive amount of decoration or ornamentation, as on a piece of clothing, a building, etc.
Response Time
We aim to respond to all submissions within 60 days, but all decisions will be made and writers will be notified by April 30th at the latest.
Word Limit:
- 500-5000 words
Pay Rate:
- Fiction: $0.01 per word
- Poetry: $5.00
Language:
- English
Rights:
We request first serial rights, non-exclusive, indefinite archival rights, and the right to publish in a limited print anthology and ebook. Any rights not used by the publisher within twelve months will return to the author.
Requirements:
- We do not accept multiple submissions from a single person at a time
- We do not accept previously published works
- We do not accept work created or assisted by AI
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed
Fiction
The general areas/genres of interest for fiction in foofaraw are:
- Magical Realism
- Speculative Fiction
- Sci-Fi
- Fantasy
- Literary
- LGBTQIA+
- Horror
- Mystery
- Noir
- Odd / Surreal/ Absurdist/Experimental