Big Bear Press

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Big Bear Press publishes long-form and anthologized speculative fiction, including science fiction and fantasy, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, meaningful storytelling, and a moral worldview.

Response time info: within six weeks after the submission call has closed

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Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyCloses Dec 1Pays: $100 flat fee per accepted short story plus a digital contributor’s copy; paid sixty days after the contract is signed by both parties.

Superheroes/Supervillains: An Anthology seeks speculative short stories offering original interpretations of superheroes and supervillains, including classic reimaginings, undersung heroes, overachieving villains, and figures originating in fairy tales, folk tales, or fables. Stories must be 8,000–10,000 words. Submissions close December 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Up to three stories per author are allowed, submitted separately. No reprints. Response is expected within six weeks after the call closes.

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