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Too many wonderful works of fiction remain unseen. They collect dust in attics or are ferreted away in forgotten folders on cluttered hard drives. Every once in a while one will slip from the shadows of obscurity to inspire and excite the imagination. It is the Absent Willow Review's mission to shine a spotlight on these works so that eager and appreciative readers may enjoy them. It is our love for quality works of horror, fantasy, and science fiction that brought The Absent Willow Review into existence. We gave it life so that it could return the favor both to us and to its readers. So what is it that we are looking for? If you’re a writer of horror, fantasy, or science fiction, The Absent Willow Review would love to hear from you. If you’re a poet with a leaning towards the macabre or the fantastical, we would love to hear from you. Character driven, high-caliber fiction fuels our passion. With your help we can make The Absent Willow Review one of the premier sources for outstanding fiction in the horror, fantasy, and science fiction genre.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 6 x per year.

Fiction Closed

Audience:
Unknown
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles.
Topics:
Unknown
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Short Story Short Story2,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette Novelette7,500 - 10,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

Poetry Closed

Audience:
Unknown
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Poetry Forms:
Open to all/most Forms.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles.
Topics:
Unknown
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poem PoemNo line limits known.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment to Unknown payment Pays occasionally, unknown rates.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No OKText format submissions
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: 17 Aug 2020
Date Added: 26 Nov 2008

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