Description
The Bleeding Margin is a quarterly literary journal dedicated to publishing bold and thought-provoking literary horror, mystery and thriller fiction, poetry, art and creative nonfiction. We spotlight new and emerging authors, poets and artists who work at the margins of the genre and are unafraid to experiment and challenge the boundaries of the genre.
We believe dark fiction is best when it is bold, honest, unflinching and reflective of our collective experience as humans seeking to understand our purpose and place.
We love all kinds of horror, as long as it is honest, character-driven, and original. The author’s unique voice and an ability to elevate and explore horror at a literary level are of upmost importance.
We are seeking original, thought-provoking, character-driven horror at a literary level. We love writers who take risks with their writing and have a unique voice.
We believe dark fiction is best when it is bold, honest, unflinching and reflective of our collective experience as humans seeking to understand our purpose and place.
We love all kinds of horror, as long as it is honest, character-driven, and original. The author’s unique voice and an ability to elevate and explore horror at a literary level are of upmost importance.
We are seeking original, thought-provoking, character-driven horror at a literary level. We love writers who take risks with their writing and have a unique voice.
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Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
General
any topic related to horror, including the business of writing and publishing in the genre.
Originals
0 to 5000 words
Non-Paying
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 30 days
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 30 days
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Listing added: 29 July 2025
Last officially checked: 11 September 2025