 Horror/Scary: February 02, 2011 Issue [#4214] |
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This week: A Call for Horror Edited by: Adriana Noir  
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| It’s been a long, cold winter for most of us here in the States. Even the south has seen its fair share of snow this year. While most people complain about the restrictions of weather like this, writers (while also complaining) tend to make the best of it. I hope you all are finding your share of inspiration and creativity, no matter what the weather! |
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I haven’t been around much as of late, but with good reason. With the New Year, and decade, came the determined resolution to write, and plow my way not just through snow, but a few novels as well. Rather than bore you with the details, or my latest observations, or even the mountains of information I’ve uncovered while researching, I thought I would share something everyone can make use of . . . open markets!
There are quite a few markets seeking submissions. Some are for novels, some short stories, and some both. All are open to horror. Below is a short list of some of the ones I have encountered and of their current guidelines:
http://www.pillhillpress.com
Who are they?
A small, independent publisher specializing in horror, suspense, dark fantasy and science fiction. They are open to all types of authors, seasoned or new and anywhere in between. Pill Hill specializes in themed anthologies and have a wide selection to choose from. While they prefer stories written in third-person, they will consider first-person POV. Short stories only.
Rate of pay:
5,000 words & under –
¼¢ per word, payable upon publication; no contributor’s copy
5,001 words & above –
¼¢ per word, payable upon publication; one contributor’s copy
 This can vary from anthology to anthology, but this does seem to be their standard.
What I like:
I’ve worked with their sister house, Static Movement, before and found them to be quite professional. They do offer some form of payment, which is great for anyone’s ego, and their submission guidelines are easy to follow…even the formatting.
http://www.medallionpress.com/index.html
Who are they: Medallion is a small company, not to be confused with a small press. They publish in all formats and are currently seeking previously unpublished novels in a wide variety of genres and subgenres, much of them horror. They also accept unagented manuscripts, unless your work is non-fiction. Word count should be over 80,000 and under 120,000. Response time, 4-6 months, and they do accept work being read by other houses, as well as simultaneous submissions. Please see guidelines and FAQ for more information.
Rate of pay: Advances are confidential, but they offer competitive advances and royalties at or above the industry standards.
What I like: They’ve been around for a while and put out some interesting work. I also like their views on advances. They prefer to give reasonable rates, with the hope that the author can start earning royalties and earning out.
http://hellfirepublishing.webs.com/
Who are they: A brand new house, set to open on April 26th, 2011—Beltane Eve. Hellfire is accepting short stories 3,000-10,000 words for an anthology themed around this night.
They are also looking for any well-written sub-genre of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy novels. Simultaneous submissions are okay, as long as they are notified. More information is listed on their site and in FAQ.
Rate of pay: Seems to be standard for novels, and they offer standard publishing contracts as well. A sample contract is included on their website. They also ship you five free copies of your novel if they publish you. Fairly normal terms and expectations.
What I Like: They are new. This could be considered a drawback, but it’s also a great way to get yourself established. Every company has the potential to expand. Who knows, they could be the next big thing in the industry.
Also, for those of you looking to submit your work, be it short stories, or a novel, I would suggest Duotrope’s Digest. They have a comprehensive list of all open markets in every genre ranging from token payment all the way up to pro. Best of all, it is free!
http://www.duotrope.com/
There you have it: A short list of markets ready and waiting for you to offer them the next big thing. Put yourself out there. Shine. And most important of all: write, write, write!
~Best wishes and happy haunting!~
Adriana Noir
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Alexandra Jones : Adriana, thanks for a great newsletter from a fellow Trueblood fan. I think part of the reason the story is so compelling is that the characters are believable. The consequences of immortality are explored in depth, and it becomes clear that such power doesn't necessarily just make you brooding and sexy - it can also make you downright evil. –Ali
My pleasure, Ali!  Very, very true. I loved your ending observations. Power often has a way of corrupting. 
jlbane: There was a 'Supernatural' episode that played upon the whole vampire romance craze, spoofing on Twighlight. My wife and I 'debate' at times about what a vampire should be. I used to think daylight was a major no-no for vamps but not anymore. Well I guess like every genre, horror writers need to evolve with the times and either up the stakes (no pun intended) or join them. Great Article.
Thanks, J.! Hmm. I’m with you. Nothing should be a “no-no” otherwise, things would never change. I love new possibilities, as well as the prospect of creating them. However, that doesn’t mean everything will work for me, or every reader. You can’t please them all, though. There is a lot of truth in that saying: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Jeff  : Thanks for featuring my story this week, Adriana! And I loved your NL. I'm actually re-reading Bram Stoker's Dracula right now (after watching Vampire Diaries  ) because I want to get that atmospheric horror feel about vampires back. Real vampires don't sparkle! It will be interesting to see how the trend swings back the other way. At some point, people will be tired of vampires (if they're not already), they'll become less popular for a while, then someone will write something that makes them popular again. Will they return as the dark denizens of the night that were popular in the 20s, or the campy versions of the 80s, or the brooding, emo teens of the 2000s? I suppose only time will tell! 
My pleasure, SoCal and thank you! I’ve never been able to bring myself to watch Vampire Diaries.  I think I’m afraid of the possible hokey levels, with it being a regular network show. Dracula is a great classic. Though I admit to being most fond of Rice’s versions. They were brooding, evil, and complex. One thing is for sure, where ever the vampire future leads, there will be many willing to follow.
vladsgirl : Vampires don't sparkle . Sorry, I just do not buy that theory. They have taught children how to count, they are a chocolate breakfast cereal and
they have scared us to death since forever.
I believe that they are predators. Does that mean that they are souless monsters? Not at all . It means their survival takes precedence over yours.
They are capable of random acts of kindess when they choose and when it does not conflict with their nature.
We can be loyal to the vampire who is capable of leaning down to a child and saying, "My son " as in the Mathesen story. Vampires are not zombies, they are thinking creatures. I have never been afraid of them unlike Frankenstein , the Golem , The Mummy and Romero's zombies.
It must be hard for them to hide in a world where the average Human does as they are told, with out a thought to be like everyone else.
*applauds* Well-said. There really isn’t much more I can add to that. Love that last line.
LJPC - the tortoise : Hi Adriana!
Although I'm not on board as a Twilight fan, I'm delighted that the popularity of Buffy, Bella, and Harry P. have made the paranormal/fantasy/horror genre far more accessible to everyone. However, I'm more of a fan of crossing comedy with horror than romance with horror. I remember the old "Night Stalker" TV show when I was little -- I loved Darren McGavin's character! But if an injection of romance is what it takes to get people buying more horror, then bring on the shimmery melodrama.
-- Laura
Hi, Laura! We don’t have to be on board with the trends to make them happen. *laughs* Sad but true! Yes, I do like a little humor infused with my horror. Of course, I tend to have a warped sense of it and that fits in with the genre well. 
Whether I like certain aspects of a story or not, it’s always great to see other authors succeed. I think that is a story all of us can get behind and appreciate!
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