9 Submission Opportunities for August

 1. Anti-Heroin Chic due August 26^th https://heroinchic.weebly.com

2. Crescendo Magazine due August 30^th: https://crescmag.org/CM_submissions.html

3. Tyche Books: Slapshots in Space and Magical Marathons: A Speculative Sports Anthology - This anthology “invites contributors to re-examine sports through space opera, near- or far-future science fiction, alternative worlds, time travel, magical realism, fantasy, or other lenses that fall under the umbrella of speculative fiction. Steampunk, hopepunk, science gone bad, social commentary, or just plain laugh-out-loud fun—all of these and more are fair game. Writers can (but are not required to) explore questions such as: Will future athletes be forced to accept invasive technologies in the name of better performance? In a dystopian world, how might sport be a beacon of hope? How might fantasy elements change the way we engage in, and with, sport? Sports can be recreational or competitive, solo or teams, but for the purposes of this anthology we aren’t looking for stories and poems about board games, video games, etc. Any perspective (fan, athlete, coach, game official, broadcaster, etc.) is welcome.” They also say, “Humour is a bonus. Light or psychological horror will be an easier sell than blood-and-gore or outright violence. We will not accept pieces that promote or support racism, sexism, homophobia, or other forms of intolerance.” Please note, they may give preference to Canadian authors. Deadline: 31 August 2026. Length: 1,000-5,000 words for fiction, up to 60 lines for poetry (more for prose poems). Pay: $50/story, $20 per poem. Details here.

4. Cryptic Frog Quarterly: Endless Archives, Entrancing TomesThey want speculative fiction for their first anthology. “We are seeking speculative short stories with some kind of supernatural or futuristic library or book as a central component of the narrative. Speculative fiction consists of fantasy, science fiction, and horror, in all of their various subgenres. … All pieces (including horror pieces) must include speculative elements that are integral to the story.” Please read their detailed guidelines, including hard sells. Deadline: Open now. Length: 2,000-7,500 words. Pay: $10. Details here. (Unthemed submissions for speculative fiction, nonfiction, and poetry for their magazine, Cryptic Frog Quarterly, will reopen on 1^st September 2026.)

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