Cosmic Horror Monthly

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Cosmic Horror Monthly publishes weird and cosmic horror fiction and nonfiction, with fiction submission windows several times a year.

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fictionHorrorOpens Jan 1, 2027

Weird and cosmic fiction under 5,000 words. Submissions are accepted twice a year, January 1-7 and July 1-7; prose poetry and fiction with unusual formatting are not a good fit. Pays 3 cents (USD) per word for original fiction.

fictionHorrorOpens Mar 1, 2027

Weird and cosmic fiction under 5,000 words paying homage to the selected author. Submissions are accepted once a year, March 1-7.

fictionHorrorOpens Oct 1, 2027

Weird and cosmic fiction under 2,000 words for Patreon and Issue 13. Submissions are accepted once a year, October 1-7.

nonfictionHorror

Nonfiction essays exploring weird and cosmic horror concepts, including creative nonfiction, Gonzo journalism, critical analysis, and academic analysis; under 5,000 words. Submissions are accepted January 1-7 and July 1-7. Pays 3 cents (USD) per word for original nonfiction.

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