Gumshoe Review
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Last checkedGumshoe Review publishes mystery-focused short fiction and nonfiction essays for readers, writers, and students of the mystery genre.
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Read the full guidelines at gumshoereview.com↗Submission calls
Complete original, unpublished mysteries of 1,000 words or fewer, with the investigator as protagonist or a significant character and a focus on solving a crime, escaping a jam, or seeking justice; noir-leaning stories are welcome. Pay is 5 cents per word, up to $50.
Original, unpublished nonfiction essays of 1,000 words or fewer on topics of interest to readers, writers, and students of the mystery genre; include a short bio mentioning relevant qualifications. Pay is 5 cents per word, up to $50.
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