I've posted a new page here on my blog that I hope will help some folks sell some stories! I'm also including the info in this post.
There are plenty of good sites out there listing paying markets for fantasy and science fiction short stories but most of the time that's all they are, lists. I put this table together for my own reference and I'd like to share it with you. I make absolutely no promises that the information is up to date or accurate (although I will try my best). Please see individual websites for specific information. If you have any corrections, addition, and/or comments, please feel free to email me at adamg73(at)juno(dot)com.
If there's a blank cell that means I couldn't find that bit of information. C/W means cents per word.
| Name | Genre(s) | Max Length | Pay | Response Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abyss and Apex | Sci-fi, Fantasy | 10k | 5 c/w up to 1.5k, $75 for longer | 3 months | Especially interested in flash fiction (<1.5k) |
| Analog | Sci-fi | 2k-7k for shorts, 10k-20k for novelettes, and 40k-80k for serials | 6-8 c/w up to 7.5k, $450-$600 for 7.5k-10k, 5-6 c/w for longer | 5 weeks | |
| Azimovs | Sci-fi | 20k | 6-8 c/w up to 7.5k, 6-6.5 c/w for 7.5k+ | 5 weeks | |
| Black Gate | Epic Fantasy | None | 3-6 c/w up to 5k, $150-$200 from 5k-15k, $200-$250 for 15k+ | 3-5 months | Currently closed to submissions, Accepts simultaneous submissions |
| Buzzy Mag | Sci-fi, Fantasy, Horror | 10k | 5 c/w | 6-8 weeks | Accepts novel length manuscripts |
| Clarkesworld | Sci-fi, Fantasy | 1-8k | 10 c/w up to 4k, 5 c/w for longer | 2 days | |
| Fantastic Frontiers | Sci-fi, Fantasy | 500-2k | 3 c/w | ||
| Fantasy and Science Fiction | Sci-fi, Fantasy | 25k | 6-9 c/w | 8 weeks | Snail mail only |
| Flagship | Sci-fi, Fantasy | 2k-7k | $25/story | ||
| Interzone | Sci-fi, Fantasy | 10k | Snail mail only | ||
| Miscellanea | Sci-fi, Fantasy, Horror | 300 | $10/story | ||
| On Spec | Sci-fi, Fantasy,Horror | 1k for "short short stories", 6k for short stories | "sss" = $50, ss = $125 (1k-3k), $175 (3k-5k), $200 (5k-6k) | 3 months | |
| Orson Scott Card's InterGalactic Medicine Show | Sci-fi, Fantasy | None | 6 c/w up to 7.5k, 5 c/w for 7.5k+ | 3 months | |
| Strange Horizons | Sci-fi, Fantasy | 9k (5k max prefered) | 7 c/w, $50 min. | 2 week avg., 70 day max | |
| Tugboat | All | 3.5k | 10 c/w, $50 min. | Currently closed to submissions |
This is awesome! Thanks for this breakdown and all the links and info. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteHappy to help. Stay tuned for updates.
DeleteGreat idea to put up this list, Adam! I don't know much about short fiction markets, so if I'll ever need some info, this is the first place I'll come to. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Vero.
DeleteVery nice list, Adam! I found my way here from Vero's tweet. :)
ReplyDeleteIf you're taking suggestions, I'd add Lightspeed, Daily Science Fiction, Apex, Cosmos, Penumbra, Tor.com, and Escape Pod. Those are all pro, SFWA-qualifying markets (except Penumbra, which hasn't been around long enough to qualify as an SFWA market). That's just the pros I could think of off the top of my head. Lots of awesome semi-pros and what not out there as well.
Oh, one minor typo note: Asimov's is with an "S". Keep up the good work. You've got yourself a new follower!
Glad to have you J.W. and thanks for the suggestions. I'll add these (and some others I've found) soon.
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