The Sinister Scoop
Open Submission Listings
Have you ever found yourself wishing there was a list somewhere of open submissions, with a standardized format? Look no further, friends.
Carnival of Horrors
We’re looking for stories of abandoned amusement parks, traveling carnivals, haunted attractions, chilling circuses and more! Get ready: the Carnival of Horror is coming to a horror bookshelf near you!
DEADLINE: January 31st
Dusty Attic Publishing
We are looking for previously unpublished short stories (500-2000 words) and poems (3-25 lines) that are spooky or fantastical or both. Don’t be afraid to blend genres and experiment.
DEADLINE: January 31st
Vampire Hunters
A collection of found diary/journal entries from vampire hunters through out history.
DEADLINE: February 25th
The Cleansing Power of Fire
We are seeking poetry and short fiction for this anthology dedicated to cosmic, folk, and religious horror.
DEADLINE: February 28th
Modern Mummies
Mummies have been a staple of the horror genre for decades. From Universal Classic Monsters, to 1987’s Monster Squad, to Goosebumps and everything in between, the mummy is enduring. Literally.
DEADLINE: February 28th
This World of Vile Wonder
Story must be set between the years 1500 and 1700 ce. Any category of science from the period welcome. With setting and details, historical accuracy is vital.
DEADLINE: Feb 28th
Cosmic Horror Monthly
Fiction paying tribute to Shirley Jackson
Submission Window: March 1st - 7th
Twisted Dreams: Charity Anthology
Looking for LGBTQ+ writers to participate in this charity anthology.
DEADLINE: Feb 28th
Bag of Bones Press: Patterns
We’re looking for dark stories on the theme of patterns.
DEADLINE: March 31st
Women of the Weird West
We are looking for original Weird West stories. These should be generally set in what approximates the “Old West” location and timeframe (North America circa late 1800s) and should have a strong speculative element, such as horror, fantasy and/or sci-fi.
DEADLINE: April 30th
Novels/Novellas/Collections
Books typically take longer to finish and query than a short story. Whether you have something ready to go now or are trying to polish something up in time to submit to your favorite press, we've got you covered.
Horrorsmith Publishing
Current Status: Open
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The publishing journey looks different for everyone. And no one understands that better than Horrorsmith. We were founded by Lyndsey Smith, a freelance fiction editor who works with self-publishing authors, authors hoping to query traditional publishers, and larger traditional publishing houses who contracted their editing needs. With each project, she uses a wealth of expertise to guide authors toward their publishing goals.
Wild Hunt Books
Current Status: Closed
January 13th - 26th
An independent publisher founded in South London in 2020. We focus on books by new and emerging writers, alongside established authors. Our mission is to foster strong and distinct literary voices and those that experiment with narrative, plot and structure. We are also a home for authors dabbling in the darker genres and liminal spaces.
Slashic Horror Press
Current Status: Closed
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Slashic Horror Press is a publisher focusing on providing industry-leading publishing experiences to authors writing own voices horror. Some of their titles include The Local Truth by Carlos E. Rivera and the upcoming The Gateway in Apartment 8 by Chisto Healy.
