FICTION:
We
are looking for
well crafted speculative fiction.
This can include science fiction, fantasy, surrealism, magical realism,
or something unclassifiable that we haven't thought of yet. Most of the
stories we choose lean toward the literary end of the spectrum. The
best way to get a feel for what we're after is to read a couple of
recent issues or at least read the sample
stories online.
Although
we prefer
to publish stories for the first time, we will consider reprints, but
let us know when you submit that your story has been published
before.
We
will accept simultaneous submissions as long as you let us know
immediately if your work is accepted somewhere else.
No multiple submissions, please. Send only one story at a time and wait
for our reply before submitting again.
Stories
can be any
length up to 6000 words. Manuscripts must be typed in black ink, double
spaced, on one side of white paper, in a font like Courier or Times New
Roman, 12 points. Put your name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail
address, and an estimated word count at the top of the first page. At
the top of all other pages, put your last name, title of story, and
page number. At the end of the story, put THE END so we'll know nothing
is missing. Paper clip your manuscript together. Do not bind or staple
it. Send it flat in an appropriate size envelope and be sure to include
a self-addressed stamped envelope with adequate postage if you want it
returned. Or you can
indicate that it is disposable and include a regular letter-sized SASE
for our reply.
Response
time is 4-8
weeks.
Payment
is $10 and 2
contributors copies.
Send
manuscripts
to:
SHERYL TEMPCHIN
ZAHIR PUBLISHING
315
S. COAST HWY. 101, SUITE U8
ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Writers
living
outside the U.S. may submit via e-mail. Manuscripts should be sent as
.rtf or .doc attachments, or in the body of the e-mail with FICTION
SUBMISSION in the subject line. Be sure to include your street address
and phone number in case we need an alternate way to contact you.
Sample
copies: $6.00. Add $2.00 for postage and handling if you live in the
U.S.,
$2.50 if you live in Canada, $4.50 if you live elsewhere.
If you have
questions, contact: stempchin@zahirtales.com
ARTWORK:
We
are looking for
color artwork of all kinds for our covers. You can e-mail jpeg files of
your work, or direct us
to your website if you have one, or send good copies by regular mail
with SASE. Please do not send the originals. We pay $10 and two
contributor's copies. |
