Genres & Theme
Cross Genre / Slipstream Experimental Fantasy Magic Realism / Surrealism Mystery Science Fiction THEMED: Hard-boiled detective meets ________. Fill in the Blank: “Hard-boiled detective” meets ________. Now write it. But remember: You're not selling ideas, you're selling stories. More than anything, however, your story should focus on noir. Since the term Chicago Overcoat is taken straight from The Big Sleep, the stories of this anthology will be as new and adventurous as its inspiration material was back in the day. Also, we don't only want stories with surprise, twist, or fabricated/contrived/intricately labored endings. Just make sure the feel is right. That's the most important thing. [They may also publish one longer work of 10,000 - 15,000 words.] * Comments from Duotrope's Digest (and not the editor of this publication) are in green. IMPORTANT: Submission Deadline: August 1st, 2008 or when filled.	Go To: Website Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover
Lengths
Flash Fiction (100 - 1,000 words) Short Story (1,000 - 6,000 words)
Media
Print Publication
Payscale
Token Payment for Short Fiction
Other Info
Accepts electronic submissions only
Allows simultaneous submissions (always follow proper simultaneous submission etiquette)
No reprints accepted
Allows multiple submissions (check guidelines for details and restrictions)
One-time publication
USA
Response Times
Show Overall   Note: These statistics are compiled from response reports sent to us anonymously and through our submissions tracker for registered users. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's staff. Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including 4 pending responses (with an avg. wait of 50 days). The more responses reported, the more accurate the info. Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most markets have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Days Reported We do not have enough data to report average, minimum and maximum response times. Responses Insufficient data Acceptances: Insufficient data Rejections: Insufficient data Rewrite Requests: Insufficient data Non-Responses Insufficient data Assumed Rejections: Insufficient data Author Withdrawals: Insufficient data Other Information
Themes
Upcoming Deadlines: Hard-boiled detective meets ________ (Deadline: 01 Aug 2008, 83.4 days from now)
Market Added: 29 Dec 2007 Last Updated: 29 Dec 2007 Last Checked: 08 May 2008

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