How to Submit
SUBMISSIONS
Novels & Nightmares is an independent horror literary magazine. Pick an open call, read its info, and submit.
Open & Past Calls
SUBMISSION CALLS
October Issue 2026
ClosedNovels & Nightmares is looking for your darkest work for the October Issue!
Each issue gathers fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and art from the darker corners of the small press, printed in a hand-sized edition.
Submission Guidelines
- •Short fiction and creative nonfiction up to 3,500 words; poetry up to two pages.
- •Original works only. AI-generated content is not allowed.
- •Send .doc, .docx, or PDF, neatly formatted for easy review.
- •Up to five pieces per reading period, each in its own document.
Reprint Policy
Work already published in print or eBook isn't accepted. Audio-only is welcome.
Payment
We can't pay in cash yet. Every contributor receives a copy of the issue they appear in.
Note on Submission Caps
We accept a limited number of submissions each month. If this call is closed, check back next month.
This call is closed.
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SUBMIT YOUR WORK
One piece per submission. Send each piece as its own .doc, .docx, PDF, or image file.
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