Heartlines Spec

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Heartlines Spec publishes short speculative fiction and poetry centered on long-term romantic, platonic, or familial relationships, with particular interest in intersectional writers and works.

Response time info: Query after general submissions close if no response by the 14th of the following month

Read the full guidelines at heartlines-spec.com↗

Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyOpens Jan 1, 2027

Short speculative fiction about long-term romantic, platonic, or familial relationships, with strong speculative elements beginning on page 1 or 2; 500–3,500 words. Submissions open January 1–31, May 1–31, and September 1–30, with early submission periods for equity-deserving groups December 24–31, April 23–30, and August 24–31.

poetryScience FictionFantasyOpens Jan 1, 2027

Up to 5 poems per submission, focused on long-term romantic, platonic, or familial relationships with strong speculative elements. Submissions open January 1–31, May 1–31, and September 1–30, with early submission periods for equity-deserving groups December 24–31, April 23–30, and August 24–31.

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