Kaleidotrope

Predominantly speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and compelling genre-blurring work. No minimum or maximum, but stories over 250 words and under 10,000 words are strongly preferred. Fiction pays 1 cent per word. The 2026 submission windows are April 19-25, July 19-25, and October 18-24.

Predominantly speculative poetry, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and work that blurs genre boundaries. All forms of poetry are considered, though individual haiku and other very short poems may be a tougher sell. Poetry pays $5 per accepted piece. The 2026 submission windows are April 19-25, July 19-25, and October 18-24.