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Reckoning (Novellas)
Reckoning




Description
The fiction we publish is mostly, but not exclusively, speculative. We appreciate surreal, literary, and experimental pieces as well as strong plotting, but prefer writing that doesn’t lean too far into pulp.


Market Genres
Genres
Fantasy
General
Literary
Science Fiction

Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Novella
17500 to 40000 words
2 cents/word Advance + Royalties


Note: This publication does not state a clear max word count, so the max word count for this listing has been set to a default.


Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Estimated Response: 180 days

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Listing added: 5 February 2026


Last officially checked: 17 February 2026


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