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Water...

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you didn't think we were going to stop there, did you?

Call for Submissions: Unearthed Anthology

What to Submit
We are looking for short stories of up to 10000 words and poetry up to 100 lines, from Cape Breton writers. Stories and poetry must be in the speculative fiction genre. This includes: science fiction, fantasy, horror, magic realism, and paranormal (for example, ghost stories).

Stories/poetry that combine genres, such as mystery and science fiction, or romance and fantasy, are welcome, but all stories must include some speculative element. To improve your chances of acceptance, please click over and read our expanded submissions guide.

Submissions should fit the theme of the anthology, which is "Unearthed." This theme may be broadly interpreted and writers are encouraged to think outside the box. For the purposes of the anthology, "unearthed" could be interpreted literally to involve anything underground, dug up, erupting, discovered, etc.; or metaphorically any way you wish--secrets revealed, connections brought to light, realizations made. Be creative and dig deep into your imagination!

Submissions should be of a professional quality, original, and preferably not have been previously published in any media. We will consider reprints, but please indicate where and when the story has previously appeared. Writers may submit up to two stories at once for consideration (if you submit early and your story is rejected, you are encouraged to submit again before the submission period ends). Poetry submissions may consist of up to five (5) poems at a time. Snail mail submissions are acceptable but will not be returned; please send a disposable copy of your manuscript. Do not send your only copy!

The anthology is open to submissions from writers who live in or have a substantial connection to Cape Breton Island. You may, if you wish, explain your connection in a cover letter.

Submission Period
We will be accepting submissions beginning June 1, 2010. Please do not send submissions before that date; they will be deleted and you will have to submit again. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2010. Submissions must be postmarked or emailed by the submission deadline.

What Not to Submit

• We are not interested in stories or poetry written for children.
• We are not interested in fan fiction, pornography, or excessive/gratuitous vulgarity, violence or gore.
• We are not interested in "slice of life" anecdotes. Stories should be character or plot driven and have a beginning, a middle, and an end.

Payment
Payment is a flat rate of $100.00CDN for short stories and $50.00CDN for poetry. Each contributor will also receive one (1) contributor's copy of the anthology.

Format
Stories should be typed or printed in black ink, double-spaced, on one side of white 8.5 x 11 paper with one-inch margins on all sides. Please use Courier, Times New Roman, or Arial-type fonts; they're the easiest for us to read. Author's name, address and email address, as well as an approximate word count, should appear on the first page, along with the title of the work. For further guidance and an example of proper manuscript format, please consult William Shunn's excellent articles at http://www.shunn.net/format/story.html. A brief cover letter may be included but is not necessary.

Where to Submit
Submissions may be emailed as an .rtf, .odt or MSWord attachment to thirdpersonpress@gmail.com, or mailed with a business-sized SASE (self-addressed, stamped envelope) for our reply to:
Editors, Third Person Press
c/o P.O. Box 1897
North Sydney, Nova Scotia
B2A 3S9

If possible, please include an email address we may use to contact you.

Any questions about these guidelines may also be emailed to the above address.

We look forward to reading your stories!

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