For the first time, Reckoning is open to novella submissions for stand-alone publication!
The fiction we publish is mostly, but not exclusively, speculative. We appreciate surreal, literary, and experimental pieces as well as strong plotting, but prefer writing that doesn’t lean too far into pulp. Everything from the main submission guidelines applies, as well as the list of what doesn’t work for us.
Length: 17,500 – 40,000 words.
Payment: We’ll offer a negotiable cash advance on future royalties competitive with industry standards for small presses, starting at 2 cents (US) per word.
For novellas, we also request a 250 word or less synopsis within the Moksha submission form, and please make sure the synopsis describes how your novella addresses Reckoning‘s theme of environmental justice.
We only allow one open submission at a time. Feel free to submit again after your hear back.
We’re no longer accepting submissions by email; please submit your work via our Moksha submission portal.