Paying Markets For Speculative Fiction Authors | Top Open Calls January 8th-12th, 2024
Channel: Horror Tree
Date: 2024-01-12

Welcome, voyagers of the imaginative and the profound! As we embark on the journey of the latest open calls we've shared from January 8th to the 12th, let's channel the spirit of Ursula K. Le Guin, whose stories wove together the threads of human experience with the boundless possibilities of science fiction. In your writing this week, embrace the potential for growth, understanding, and the exploration of diverse and richly imagined worlds.

This week's collection of opportunities invites you to craft narratives that resonate with Le Guin's ethos—stories that question, that ponder, and that celebrate the complexity of both human and non-human existence.

An interesting tidbit about this time: January 8th marks the birthday of the legendary David Bowie, an artist who, much like a speculative fiction author, constantly reinvented himself and explored various personas, reminding us of the transformative power of creativity and the arts.

As Ursula K. Le Guin said, "The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty: not knowing what comes next." Let this thought inspire your writing process. Embrace the unknown in your narratives, and find beauty and excitement in the unfolding journey of your characters.

In the week ahead, as the new year takes shape, let your stories reflect the hope and vast potential of the days to come. May your tales be lanterns in the dark, guiding readers to new understandings, new worlds, and new possibilities. 🌌📖

This weeks video is up and this week I've spoken about:
Epic Echoes Magazine
https://horrortree.com/taking-submissions-epic-echoes-magazine-first-2024-window/

Old Moon Publishing
https://horrortree.com/taking-submissions-old-moon-quarterly-january-2024-window/

Twelve House Books
https://horrortree.com/twelve-house-books-is-open-to-collections-and-novellas/

Hidden Hand Press
https://horrortree.com/hidden-hand-press-is-open-to-chapbook-length-poetry-and-prose-short-story-collections-and-completed-manuscripts/

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- Belinda and the Horror Tree Staff