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Talebones: Great SF Read and Good Market, too!

www.talebones.com

Talebones is a semi-pro magazine featuring science fiction and dark fantasy from both established as well as up-and-coming writers. It debuted in 1995 and is owned and edited by Patrick & Honna Swenson. It also includes a great market column, a real boon to all SF writers looking for markets for their short fiction!

On their website, you’ll find information on the current issue, back issues, excerpts from the publication, and connection points to places of interest for readers. Browse the site, and take a moment to register so that you can access their FORUMS and/or request their newsletter.

Guidelines for Submissions

FICTION

Manuscripts should be no longer that 6,000 words. If you have something longer that you would like us to consider, please query first. Vignettes and Short-shorts also considered. Payment is 1-2 cents per word, USA funds, by contract. We purchase 1st North American Serial Rights and sometimes 1st Electronic Rights. All subsidiary rights released upon publication.

POETRY

We consider all forms and themes suitable for our content and focus. Longer works must justify length by their content. Payment is a flat rate of $10. We purchase 1st North American Serial Rights and sometimes 1st Electronic Rights. All subsidiary rights released upon publication.

ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

We use line art, photography, collage, cartoons, etc., throughout our publication, although we are set with mainline artists at the moment. We are not adding new artists at this time. Payment is $50 per cover and $15-$20 per interior, in USA funds, by contract upon completion of assignment. We purchase 1st North American Serial Rights and sometimes 1st Electronic Rights. All subsidiary rights released upon publication.

NON-FICTION

All columns, interviews and book reviews are set and handled internally. We will consider non-fiction articles on the state of speculative fiction or other topics of interest to our readership and related to the focus of the magazine. Payment is 1 cent per word, in USA funds, by contract. We purchase 1st North American Serial Rights and sometimes 1st Electronic Rights. All subsidiary rights released upon publication.

SUBMISSION FORMAT

Industry standard manuscript format is expected (though poetry should be single spaced to avoid format confusion when converting for publication). Send quality photocopies, not originals.

If you are sending artwork, photos, or similar, make sure they are clean, quality copies -- not originals, not low resolution or dirty photocopies. Preferably they should be samples that we can keep on file for future reference.

Use a manuscript size envelope (9x12 inches minimum) for any submission containing more than 5 sheets of paper; do not use legal or stationery envelopes. Include a cover letter with your submission that contains your name, address, phone, email address (if available), and a title listing of content (Story, poem, or artwork titles). This is so we can cross-reference cover letters with submission contents if need be. You may also provide biographical information if you wish.

And as a last reminder, once again, do not send originals!

SUBMISSION METHODS

We accept submissions only in hardcopy by postal mail. We regret we can no longer accept email submissions.

NOTE: Please query on all art/photo submissions.

Hardcopy Postal Submissions: Refer to "Submission Format" above for further details. Include an SASE (Self-Addressed Stamped Envelop) of manuscript size with sufficient attached USA postage or equivalent IRCs to return the manuscript. Don't guess! Take it to the post office to be weighed and purchase accurate postage. Do not send submissions by registered or certified mail. Alternatively you may use a #10 envelope SASE for our response only and mark your submission as DISPOSABLE, indicating the same in your cover letter. Hardcopy postal submissions with improper or missing SASEs will not receive a response.
Postal submissions should be mailed to the magazine's physical address at

Fairwood Press
5203 Quincy Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092

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