These past few years have brought more fear than hope. It seems as though our world is becoming a scary place, especially for marginalized individuals. As people and as an organization we will keep fighting against the wrongs that permeate our society. We must continue to protest but we also must continue to find joy and happiness in the moments between.
Joy is resistance
If we feel only fear, anger, and disgust, we will lose the fabric of our existence. The core of our being centers around the joy of who we are. And we must reclaim any and all semblance of joy in our lives. In our collaboration with WriteHive, Inked will be sponsoring stories that fit this theme.
Submission Details
Submission Period: July 1 to August 30, 2022
Theme: Reclaiming Joy
Who Can Submit: Any individual. Submissions must be in English.
Word Limit: up to 8,000 words
Genres: Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction only
Payment: $45 per piece
Rights: First edition exclusive anthology rights for the first six months of publication
**Submissions and anthology communications will be managed by Dakota Rayne and WriteHive. Please submit your work at the link below, which will take you to the WriteHive Submission page. The anthology will be printed and published by Inked in Gray Press. Inked in Gray Press is considered the publisher and sponsor of the anthology, with all profits being donated to WriteHive.
Notes
- ONLY previously unpublished works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.
Have a story ready? Click below to submit!
Questions? Email Kota at their WriteHive space: contact@writehive.org
Happy writing! We can’t wait to read all of your stories!
