Submissions
Submissions are closed.
SUBMISSIONS ARE CLOSED.
About this anthology: This is a multi-genre—juried—short story anthology produced by the Writing Bloc. You may submit your story for this anthology on the day of the Submission Window and only that day. Please mark your calendars. Once available slots have been filled, the submission window will close.
All entries must be fully developed and thoroughly edited stories. Submissions that are considered rough drafts, unfinished stories, or pitches of an idea will not be considered.
Absolutely NO AI-generated stories will be allowed in this anthology. If an entrant is found to have submitted an AI-generated story, that entrant will be barred from submitting to future anthologies.
About the Duskbound Books: Duskbound Books is an independent publisher and publication services provider comprised of authors with related career experience as writers, editors, and designers—who have a passion for publishing and helping writers achieve their publishing dreams. The Duskbound Books team does not profit from the sale of anthologies, all profits go to a charity.
Submission Window: 1/9/2024
Genre: Any
Theme: Sacrifice
All stories must center on the theme of sacrifice in some way.
Wordcount: 7,000 MAX
Firmly enforced.
Formatting: Word or Google Doc. Double-spaced. Include your story title, pen name, word count, and email at the beginning of the document.
Available Story Slots: 25 stories will be included in the anthology.
Submission Cap: 50 entrants (or closes for entries March 1st)
Once 50 entries have been received, the submission window will close.
Number of submissions per person: 1 story
Story must not have been previously published.
Submission Fee: Free
Royalties/Compensation: 10% discount on our services. All profits generated will be donated to NaNoWriMo. We provide quarterly sales statements to show how many books we’ve sold and how much will be donated.
Rights: Participants keep the rights to their work. After a period of 1-year from the publication date, entrants may publish their short stories with other outlets.
