Sparkwell Publishing
Open now for fiction.
Last checkedSparkwell Publishing is a small San Antonio-based publisher of books for children and young teens, currently seeking horror stories for a themed anthology.
Response time info: 1-2 months
Read the full guidelines at sparkwellpublishing.com↗Submission calls
Open to: Authors must be at least 18 years old.
Open call for Darkside, a horror anthology for ages 8-12, seeking creepy, fun, age-appropriate supernatural stories about carnivals and fairs. Stories should feature scares involving supernatural occurrences, monsters, or creatures, avoid realistic dangers, and have non-bleak endings. Submit no more than two standalone stories; reasonable revisions may be requested. First publication rights and 12-month exclusivity are sought. Email a DOCX and brief synopsis with DARKSIDE in the subject line. Deadline December 15, 2026.
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