Cosmic Horror Monthly

Weird and cosmic fiction under 5,000 words; contemporary narrative styles are favored, while standard genre tropes and antiquated Lovecraftian styles are discouraged. Submissions are accepted January 1-7 and July 1-7, and the magazine pays 3 cents (USD) per word for original fiction.

Nonfiction essays exploring weird and cosmic horror concepts under 5,000 words; creative nonfiction, Gonzo journalism, and critical or academic analyses are welcome, but book reviews are not accepted. Submissions are accepted January 1-7 and July 1-7, and the magazine pays 3 cents (USD) per word for original nonfiction.

Weird and cosmic fiction under 2,000 words for Patreon and Issue 13; stories are first published on Patreon and then collected into a print special issue. Submissions are accepted once a year, October 1-7.

Weird and cosmic fiction under 5,000 words paying homage to the selected author. The selected author is announced several weeks before submissions open, with subscribers informed earlier. Submissions are accepted once a year, March 1-7.