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The Battered Suitcase

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About

We welcome all work that explores the human experience of any genre: literary, experimental, mainstream, speculative, paranormal, poetry, narrative non-fiction, and humor. We don't wish to hang labels on good writing. We hope to provide a safe space for writers who've gone underappreciated because the industry has led them to believe that they don't fit a particular format. We hold no editorial bias in regards to stories for or about individuals of any race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or planet of origin.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year.

Fiction Closed
Audience:

Unknown

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Lengths:
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette Novelette7,500 - 8,000 words.
Styles:

Experimental, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Unknown

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Poetry Closed

Any form, although we prefer looser, more contemporary poetry. Haiku is a particular favorite with the executive editor. Visual poetry incorporating words and images is also welcome.

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Free verse, Haiku (or related), Visual poetry.

Styles:

Experimental, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Unknown

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 21 Aug 2020
Date Added: 19 Apr 2008

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