The anthology guidelines
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Guidelines
The anthology is an annual anthology (released in hardcover and ebook) based on the definition of “foofaraw.” Every piece must align, at least a tiny bit, 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
All decisions will be made and writers will be notified by April 30th.
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
What are we looking for
- Fiction
- Comics
- Humor/Satire
- Poetry
- Essays
- and anything else that fits the vibe
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