Apex Magazine

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Apex Magazine is an SFWA-certified professional market publishing original science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction.

Response time info: within 60 days

Read the full guidelines at apexbookcompany.moksha.io↗

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fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorCloses Nov 30Pays: $0.08 per word up to 9,000 words, minimum $50; an additional $0.01 per word up to 9,000 words if podcasted

Original short fiction in science fiction, fantasy, and horror; maximum 9,000 words. Payment is $0.08 per word up to 9,000 words, with a minimum of $50; podcasted stories receive an additional $0.01 per word. Closed in February, April, June, August, October, and December 2026.

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