CRUX - Fiction
(Poetry)
Description
Limited Demographic: Australian authors
Note: remove identifying information from manuscript for anonymous judging.
Note: one submission per submission window.
An annual print and digital anthology, showcasing the best science fiction, fantasy, and horror made in Australia today. We are looking for all things speculative fiction written by Australian authors.
Note: remove identifying information from manuscript for anonymous judging.
Note: one submission per submission window.
An annual print and digital anthology, showcasing the best science fiction, fantasy, and horror made in Australia today. We are looking for all things speculative fiction written by Australian authors.
This market is temporarily closed.
Market Genres
Genres
FantasyHorror
Science Fiction
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Flash
0 to 1000 words
80 AUD/piece (approx. $55.20/piece)
Short Story
1000 to 2666 words
80 AUD/piece (approx. $55.20/piece)
Short Story
2667 to 7000 words
0.03 AUD/word (approx. 2 cents/word)
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
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 21 completed reports in the past 12 months.
Averages and Boundaries:
Min: 5 | Average: 34.52 | Median: 31 | Max: 71
Responded:
100.00%
Accepted:
14.28% - avg 43 days
Rejected:
85.71% - avg 33 days
(88.88% of rejections are personal)
Rewrites:
-
Dead Letters:
-
Lost/Returned:
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Never Responded:
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Withdrawn:
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Pending:
There are 0 pending responses.
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Listing added: 20 November 2025
Last officially checked: 21 December 2025