After Dinner Conversation

Open now for fiction.

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After Dinner Conversation publishes short stories that stimulate ethical and philosophical discussion across genres and perspectives.

Response time info: 2-3 months

Read the full guidelines at afterdinnerconversation.com↗

Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryRomanceYoung AdultPays: $75 one-time payment for accepted unsolicited short stories, with no future royalties.

Open to short stories in any genre or perspective, provided they stimulate ethical or philosophical discussion. Children’s stories must be under 1,500 words, young adult under 3,500 words, and adult stories 1,500-7,000 words; stories around 2,500-4,000 words appear to perform better. Submit as a PDF. No more than three submissions per six months; reprints and simultaneous submissions are allowed with restrictions.

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