Otherside (Originals)

Open now for nonfiction.

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Otherside is a paying speculative magazine publishing fiction, poetry, and nonfiction by 2SLGBTQIA+ writers, with quarterly themed and unthemed issues and strict eligibility requirements.

Response time info: We try to make an initial decision (rejection or hold) in 2 weeks. If you haven’t received a response 30 days after the submission window closes…

Read the full guidelines at othersidespec.com↗

Submission calls

nonfictionEligibility requirementsPays: $100/essay (USD)

Open to: self-identified 2SLGBTQIA+ writers

Original nonfiction by 2SLGBTQIA+ writers only, year-round. Looking for essays that teach, surprise, or move, especially on queer history or literary topics. No pitches; submit completed pieces. One piece per category at a time. No AI-generated work.

otherScience FictionFantasyHorror

Speculative fiction reprints by 2SLGBTQIA+ writers only, not currently available online for free. Typically 500-7,500 words (up to 17,500 words considered but a harder sell). One reprint at a time; may submit again 7 days after rejection. $100/story. No poetry reprints. Next window: March 1-31…

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorOpens Oct 1

Original speculative fiction, 500-4,000 words, by 2SLGBTQIA+ writers only. Quarterly windows: Spring (Jan 1-14 general, Jan 15-21 trans/BIPOC/disabled), Summer (Apr 1-7 trans/BIPOC/disabled, Apr 8-21 general), Autumn (Jul 1-7 trans/BIPOC/disabled, Jul 8-21 general), Winter (Oct 1-7…

poetryScience FictionFantasyHorrorOpens Oct 1

Original speculative poetry, any length (over 100 lines is a harder sell), up to 3 poems per window, by 2SLGBTQIA+ writers only. Quarterly windows: Spring (Jan 1-14 general, Jan 15-21 trans/BIPOC/disabled), Summer (Apr 1-7 trans/BIPOC/disabled, Apr 8-21 general), Autumn (Jul 1-7…

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