Baubles from Bones is a fantasy and sci-fi magazine based in Pittsburgh. They publish stories that give readers a sense of “the small lives we lead and the dreams we glean from them.” They also aim to help authors by connecting them with eager audiences.
Baubles from Bones launched its first issue in the summer of 2024, and since then they’ve published seven quarterly issues. Each issue is available to read for free online, or to purchase in print or as a digital edition. The issues are thoughtfully designed, and most feature writing from twelve contributors.
Right now, Baubles from Bones is accepting submissions through January 29. Authors of fiction may submit sci-fi and fantasy, 1,000 to 8,000 words. They accept stories on most themes, but they are especially interested in, “compelling adventures, folk-retellings, stories of hope in the dark, emotional healing, love of all sorts, environmentalism, and the humanity (or lack of it) among the fantastical and speculative.” Authors may submit one story at a time.
Poets may submit poems of 40 lines or fewer. They accept all forms and styles of poetry, but it must explore, “the fantastical, supernatural, or speculative.” They also accept short prose, 600 words or fewer. Authors may submit up to three poems and/or short prose pieces at once.
Baubles from Bones pays authors published in the journal. Authors of fiction receive $.01/word. Authors of poetry and short prose receive $10/piece. With this payment, they purchase first serial rights (electronic, print, and audio) for one year, after which authors may publish their pieces elsewhere.
Submitting authors can expect a response by March 18.
Baubles from Bones accepts submissions using an online form, not via email or by post. They accept simultaneous submissions, but ask that authors withdraw writing published elsewhere. They do not accept previously published work, and they do not accept writing generated or assisted by AI.
Baubles from Bones only accepts submissions that follow the guidelines they’ve posted online. Please read these guidelines in full before submitting.
If you would like to learn more or submit to Baubles from Bones, please visit their website here.
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