Call for submissions for a new anthology from eXcessica
Have you ever written an intense story that was both too short to publish and too powerful to forget? The focus of this call for submissions is “focus.” We are searching for concentrated power, condensed-yet-loaded plots, that leave the reader out of breath. No subject is off limits (save for the restrictions posted at www.eXcessica.com)—rather, the emphasis for this submissions call is on brief, compelling, and focused stories. We do not want plots that meander or pontificate, and we’re not looking for “stroke,” unless it’s superior because of ingenious handling and depth. We are looking for those works of art that prove the potency of the short. As a guide, we’re targeting 1k-3k word lengths, but this is not a restriction. We challenge you to impress us, and in turn, we will nurture the selected gems, assuring they gain exposure in this compilation. We also plan to have an addendum of author details, where you can tell readers about yourself and advertise your other works. Another feature that will set this anthology apart will be an editor’s foreword on each story, which will act similarly to a positive review. If there are subtle techniques or hidden trivia in your story, we encourage you to give us the details, which may help us titillate the readers. By submitting a story, you agree to let us edit it (changes will be returned to the submitting email address for author approval). However, if your work is carefully edited prior to submission, it will earn a greater chance of being accepted. You will retain any rights to your story in exchange for your permission to use it in this single project (which will consist of an electronic anthology sold through Fictionwise and eXcessica, and a possible hardcover release), and we hope you will join us in marketing the resultant product. A wise man once said: “It would be fantastic if literature could stand solely on its merits without hype but, alas, it all-too-rarely does.” Even though this anthology will be too “eXcessive” for mainstream appeal, teamwork will make an enormous difference on the compilation’s impact (and your exposure). The proceeds from all sales will be donated to Teaching Matters (www.teachingmatters.org), with eXcessica retaining 10% for overhead and site maintenance (and our publishing partner, Fictionwise, has a set cost to publish). For questions, comments or submissions, contact Kev Henley at focus.anthology@eXcessica.com. Please put “submission” somewhere in the header when submitting a story (which should be attached in rich text format). May you gain satisfaction and personal growth from your writing.
Have you ever written an intense story that was both too short to publish and too powerful to forget? The focus of this call for submissions is “focus.” We are searching for concentrated power, condensed-yet-loaded plots, that leave the reader out of breath. No subject is off limits (save for the restrictions posted at www.eXcessica.com)—rather, the emphasis for this submissions call is on brief, compelling, and focused stories. We do not want plots that meander or pontificate, and we’re not looking for “stroke,” unless it’s superior because of ingenious handling and depth. We are looking for those works of art that prove the potency of the short. As a guide, we’re targeting 1k-3k word lengths, but this is not a restriction. We challenge you to impress us, and in turn, we will nurture the selected gems, assuring they gain exposure in this compilation. We also plan to have an addendum of author details, where you can tell readers about yourself and advertise your other works. Another feature that will set this anthology apart will be an editor’s foreword on each story, which will act similarly to a positive review. If there are subtle techniques or hidden trivia in your story, we encourage you to give us the details, which may help us titillate the readers. By submitting a story, you agree to let us edit it (changes will be returned to the submitting email address for author approval). However, if your work is carefully edited prior to submission, it will earn a greater chance of being accepted. You will retain any rights to your story in exchange for your permission to use it in this single project (which will consist of an electronic anthology sold through Fictionwise and eXcessica, and a possible hardcover release), and we hope you will join us in marketing the resultant product. A wise man once said: “It would be fantastic if literature could stand solely on its merits without hype but, alas, it all-too-rarely does.” Even though this anthology will be too “eXcessive” for mainstream appeal, teamwork will make an enormous difference on the compilation’s impact (and your exposure). The proceeds from all sales will be donated to Teaching Matters (www.teachingmatters.org), with eXcessica retaining 10% for overhead and site maintenance (and our publishing partner, Fictionwise, has a set cost to publish). For questions, comments or submissions, contact Kev Henley at focus.anthology@eXcessica.com. Please put “submission” somewhere in the header when submitting a story (which should be attached in rich text format). May you gain satisfaction and personal growth from your writing.