Samovar

Not currently open for submissions.

Last checked

Samovar is a triannual Strange Horizons magazine publishing speculative fiction and poetry in translation, alongside criticism and interviews about speculative fiction in translation.

Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryOpens Mar 1, 2027

Accepts newly translated speculative fiction stories and reprints of translated stories, accompanied by the original-language version. Newly translated stories are capped at 3,750 words for the standard payment rate; longer pieces may be considered with payment capped. Submit full text or sample pages for new translations, and full text for reprints.

nonfictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryOpens Mar 1, 2027

Seeks review-essays of 2,000 to 3,000 words about speculative works in translation, and interview/conversation proposals about speculative fiction from non-Anglophone countries. Review-essays may address books, stories, poetry, film, television, or other artistic works.

poetryScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryOpens Mar 1, 2027

Accepts strong speculative poems in translation, accompanied by the original-language version. Submit the full translated text or sample pages for newly translated poems.

Similar markets seeking submissions

Browse more: short fiction markets, poetry markets, nonfiction markets, fantasy markets, horror markets, science fiction markets, mystery markets, fantasy poetry markets, horror poetry markets, science fiction poetry markets, fantasy nonfiction markets, horror nonfiction markets, science fiction nonfiction markets