Our aim is simply to bring you gritty and interesting short fiction across multiple genres from a range of talented writers.
Our submission guidelines are simple. Send your story in plain text in the body of the email only to the following email address: close2thebone@hotmail.com
There are no restrictions on the length of your story. However, we will favour short punchy fiction. We will also accept serializations. We prefer previously unpublished work where possible. There is no payment for publication just the kudos of appearing on a great fiction site.
We are an adult fiction site but there are limitations to what we can take. No porn, snuff or anything featuring the exploitation of children will be considered.
I sent a submission, called A Cry In The Dark and wanted to know if you have recieved it?
We have it. We’ll get back to you soon.
I was wondering, once a submission is accepted is the writer paid? it doesn’t mention it on your sites.
We don’t pay the author.
What are your payment rates?
There aren’t any.
Is it electronic and print?
Electronic only
So long as it’s legal.
It distinctly says in the guidelines ‘no payment is made’. Why are some people asking you about payment?
Can you clarify exploitation of children please? I started a story which revolves around avenging the attempted murder of a child. Unacceptable? Or, acceptable provided I don’t use details surrounding child? (NO sexuality involved in any way.)
There is no sexually explicit material regarding child sex abuse in your work therefore it shouldn’t be a problem.
Not for the anthology. Same sketch as for Bykerbooks.