A new quarterly online journal of dark literature seeking work exploring dark themes. When we say “dark themes,” we don’t necessarily mean traditional horror. Surprise us. Make us think in a new way. Give us a new fear. Make our skin crawl.
Highlights
- Vibe:Send us your best but less intimidating
- Response time: 180 days after submission*/Editor reported data175 days*Chill Subs tracker stats
- Acceptance rate: ?*/Editor reported data26.67%*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
From the editors
Best Microfiction, Best Of The Net, Best Small Fiction, Pushcart
Active on social media
Available in print
Provides contributor copies
Has examples online
Offers expedited response
Runs themed calls
How to submit
Processs
Submittable
Cover letter
Include a short third-person bio INCLUDING YOUR PRONOUNS with your cover letter.
Eligibility
No specific eligibility requirements
Formatting
for all categories, do not submit a PDF! We cannot copy / paste from a .pdf file. Please use only .doc, .docx, .rtf, or .odf file formats for all submissions.
Author's rights
All rights revert to the author upon publication. We ask that if your piece is subsequently published elsewhere, you credit Coffin Bell for first publication.
Additional info
Please include your preferred pronouns with all submissions.
Tracker statistics
81
Total submissions tracked
175 days
Average response time
Average acceptance rate
22 days
Fastest response time
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About
Dark times call for dark literature. Coffin Bell is a new quarterly online journal of dark literature seeking poetry, flash fiction, short stories, and creative nonfiction exploring dark themes. When we say “dark themes,” we don’t necessarily mean traditional horror. Send us your waking nightmares,...
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Masthead
Tamara Burross Grisanti
Editor-in-Chief
Ray Ball
Senior Editor