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Open to: Submissions may come from anywhere in the world; the work must be written in English or translated into English, with both author and translator credited when applicable.

Accepts the opening of a novel in any genre, from a partially or completely written work, with a 250–500-word Author’s Statement. The novel must be unpublished and at least 50,000 words long; submissions received by March 1, 2027, will be considered for Issue 26, released in April 2027. Submit both parts as Word documents by email.