Quarterly online stories (free to read) + annual print anthologies Publishing only marginalised/under-represented creators, 18+. Est. 2021 and going strong
Highlights
This magazine may have some eligibility requirements
Please double-check before submitting.
- Vibe:Weird / outsider / wtf even is it
- Response time: 30 days after submission*/Editor reported data38 days*Chill Subs tracker stats
- Acceptance rate: ?*/Editor reported data28.68%*Chill Subs tracker stats
Publication
Accepts simultaneous submissions
What's that?
When you can submit your work to multiple magazines at the same time
Accepts previously published
What's that?
When the magazine wants to publish your previously published work. Requirements vary
Nominates for prizes
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
Has examples online
Offers expedited response
Runs themed calls
How to submit
Processs
Form
Cover letter
Cover letter is optional. Please provide a 100 word (or less) 3rd person bio in submission form.
Eligibility
Bipoc, Other, Over18
Please ONLY SUBMIT IF: - you are aged 18 or over - you belong to an underrepresented or marginalised community. These include, but are not limited to: LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and disabled people. Whilst we also love stories about diverse characters, it is not necessary that your story feature them.Formatting
Please submit your work in a classic manuscript format, such as the Shunn format. Upload your file as either a doc or docx, with the file name [story title] by [author name]. Before submitting please check out our Style Guide.
Author's rights
Copyright remains with author, contracted for six months exclusivity and first world publishing rights.
Additional info
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Tracker statistics
43
Total submissions tracked
38 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
18 days
Fastest response time
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About
A Coup of Owls publishes short fiction whilst celebrating and supporting diversity. Although the majority of our submissions are often speculative we do and have published romance, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, and more. We strongly encourage submissions of all genres, themes and styles....
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Rhiannon Wood
Editor-in-Chief
Dr Sarah Boyd
Editor
Max Turner
Publisher
Leonie Natascha
Publishing Assistant