Calliope (and Calliope on the Web) - Fiction
(Poetry) (Nonfiction)
Description
Note: this listing represents both Calliope and Calliope on the Web because they don't appear to have separate publication routes for the two so for our purposes they only have one listing.
The purpose of fiction in Calliope is to entertain its readers, most of whom are writers, or trying to be. Calliope is open to any genre of short fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and all their sub-genres. Mixed genre stories and experimental forms are also welcome. Mainstream/literary stories will be considered if they are in some way out of the ordinary. Humor and satire are greatly appreciated.
Editorial focus will be on originality, characterization, emotional resonance, and imagery. Sex, gore, and strong language, while not forbidden, must be used with discretion and be an integral part of the story. Don’t beat the reader over the head with them; same goes for political/social points of view.
Take chances; challenge the readership but don’t, in the process, forget to tell a good story. Avoid literary clichés and trite endings.
The purpose of fiction in Calliope is to entertain its readers, most of whom are writers, or trying to be. Calliope is open to any genre of short fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and all their sub-genres. Mixed genre stories and experimental forms are also welcome. Mainstream/literary stories will be considered if they are in some way out of the ordinary. Humor and satire are greatly appreciated.
Editorial focus will be on originality, characterization, emotional resonance, and imagery. Sex, gore, and strong language, while not forbidden, must be used with discretion and be an integral part of the story. Don’t beat the reader over the head with them; same goes for political/social points of view.
Take chances; challenge the readership but don’t, in the process, forget to tell a good story. Avoid literary clichés and trite endings.
Market Genres
Genres
FantasyGeneral
Horror
Humor
Mystery/Crime
Science Fiction
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Flash
500 to 1000 words
Non-Paying
Short Story
1000 to 3000 words
Non-Paying
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Unknown Policy
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: Yes
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: Yes
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Market-Provided Data
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Market Response Data (User-Reported)
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Count:
There are 3 completed reports in the past 12 months.
Averages and Boundaries:
Min: 3 | Average: 5.66 | Median: 3 | Max: 11
Responded:
100.00%
Accepted:
66.66% - avg 7 days
Rejected:
33.33% - avg 3 days
(0.00% of rejections are personal)
Rewrites:
-
Dead Letters:
-
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
-
Withdrawn:
-
Pending:
There are 0 pending responses.
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Listing added: 11 August 2015
Last officially checked: 30 December 2025