2022 Anthology Open Call
This new open call is one that is very special to us here at Inked. The past 10 months have felt like 30 years, and it seems in many ways we are going backwards instead of making progress. So this time, we’re going to grab a spot on the stage, demand the world make room. Our next anthology, aptly titled For Those Who Deserve to Exist, will be about marginalized folk, by marginalized folk.
We will be looking for passionate, visceral stories about rising up, overcoming, and righting (and rewriting) transgressions. The general theme is that of reclaiming narratives through the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. In true Inked fashion: no sugar-coating, no watered down characters or situations. No punches pulled.
Words have the power to elicit change. Stories dispel stereotypes with insight, combat prejudice with perspective, and narrow the divide so we can see each other for what we all are: human.
And we cannot wait to read all your stories! Here are the details you’ve been waiting for:
Submission Period: Oct 31st to Dec 30th 2021 (Submissions are now Closed)
Theme: Reclamation by marginalized individuals. Rising up, overcoming, and righting (and rewriting) transgressions
Who Can Submit: Those who identify as a marginalized individual or a person from a marginalized community.
Note: The parameters of marginalization can be fluid. Marginalized populations are defined as groups and communities that experience discrimination and exclusion (social, political and economic) because of unequal power relationships across economic, political, social and cultural dimensions. Marginalized groups include (but are not limited to: BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, veterans, persons with a serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI), persons living in poverty, homeless, etc). For more information see links here and here.
We do not require self-disclosure. Pseudonyms are always welcome.
Word Limit: up to 10K words
Genres: Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction only
- Previously unpublished works
- You may submit up to 2 pieces, but each work must be a separate submission
- Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but please let us know if the work is accepted elsewhere
- Please don’t send us all pandemic stories – if we pick any, it will only be very few
- Include as attached .doc (or .doc compatible format) please for ease of visual accessibility.
What to Include with Your Submission *Please read carefully*:
- A 3 – 5 sentence bio with social media links
- A few sentences about how and why your story fits the theme. Submissions lacking this prerequisite will not be considered for the anthology.
Where to Submit: submissions@inkedingray.com
Payment: $30 per accepted piece plus a physical and ebook contributor copy
Rights: First edition exclusive anthology rights for the first six months of publication
Questions? Email us at contact@inkedingray.com
Happy writing! We can’t wait to read all of your stories!
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