Haven Spec

Open to: The limited demographic window is reserved for authors of color, LGBTQIA+ community members, and writers belonging to other underrepresented groups; the general window is open to anyone.

Science fiction, fantasy, speculative horror, and other weird fiction; the sweet spot is 1,000–4,000 words, with a maximum of 5,000 words. Original fiction pays 8¢ per word. Submission windows rotate monthly: limited demographic, general, then closed.

Open to: The limited demographic window is reserved for authors of color, LGBTQIA+ community members, and writers belonging to other underrepresented groups; the general window is open to anyone.

Poetry across science fiction, fantasy, speculative horror, and other weird spectra, including complex fixed forms and free verse. Submit up to five poems in one file; very short poems are accepted, though the preferred length is longer than three or four lines. Submission windows rotate monthly: limited demographic, general, then closed.

Articles on politics and pop culture, science or academic subjects, and unexpected humorous or interesting angles. Maximum 1,000 words; submissions are currently closed while a backlog is processed and the category is expected to reopen in the coming months.