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Frivolous Comma - Nonfiction (Fiction) (Poetry)



Description
Explorations of speculative fiction that address some aspect of transition and intersectionality.
Reflections on writing speculative fiction and your personal identity's influence on your work
Opinion recent developments in speculative fiction, SF history, associated SF theory and criticism, and SF fandom and culture.
Propose an original argument, being aware of existing literature in your area (popular or scholarly)


Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
General
Explorations of speculative fiction that address some aspect of transition and intersectionality.
Reflections on writing speculative fiction and your personal identity's influence on your work
Opinion recent developments in speculative fiction, SF history, associated SF theory and criticism, and SF fandom and culture.
Propose an original argument, being aware of existing literature in your area (popular or scholarly)

Originals
1000 to 2500 words
$125/piece


Essay
Explorations of speculative fiction that address some aspect of transition and intersectionality.
Reflections on writing speculative fiction and your personal identity's influence on your work
Opinion recent developments in speculative fiction, SF history, associated SF theory and criticism, and SF fandom and culture.
Propose an original argument, being aware of existing literature in your area (popular or scholarly)

Originals
1000 to 2500 words
$125/piece


Review
Reviews/book round-ups through a personal/memoir lens

Originals
1000 to 2500 words
$125/piece


Memoir
Reviews/book round-ups through a personal/memoir lens

Originals
1000 to 2500 words
$125/piece



Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Unknown Policy
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 56 days

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Listing added: 28 June 2024


Last officially checked: 29 June 2025


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