Submissions
Love Letters to Poe is now closed to submissions for original gothic short stories and poems inspired by "The Fall of the House of Usher." Submissions are being read and we hope to make decisions by the end of April.
Guidelines
What we’re looking for:
- Original gothic fiction and poetry directly inspired by "The Fall of the House of Usher"
- Avoid explicit sexual content and excessive gore
Deadline: March 31, 2022 - now closed
Word Count: Up to 3,000 words.
Payment: $5 via PayPal and one digital contributor's copy.
Rights: We claim first worldwide and electronic rights, with an exclusivity period of six months after publication.
Language: English
Reprints: No
Simultaneous Submissions: Yes, but let me know as soon as accepted elsewhere.
Response Time: Responses will be sent within two months after the deadline.
Preferred format: Standard manuscript format
How to Submit: Email your submissions as a Word document to saracrocollsmith@loveletterstopoe.com with "Usher - [Your Pen Name] - [Your Story or Poem Title]" in the subject line.