The Braag

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The Braag publishes poetry pamphlets, speculative prose pamphlets and novellas, and speculative micro-chapbooks through an annual July submission period.

Response time info: Within eight weeks of submissions closing

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Submission calls

fictionFantasyHorrorLiteraryOpens Jul 1, 2027

Prose pamphlets, novellas, and experimental prose submissions may be 8,000–40,000 words, or around 3,000–5,000 words plus a 500-word synopsis/pitch. Strange, folkloric, lyrical, gothic, and speculative fiction is sought; adult fiction only. Manuscripts accepted in 2026 will be published in autumn 2028.

flashFantasyHorrorOpens Jul 1, 2027

Micro-chapbooks are nine A6-formatted pages and may contain poetry, microfiction, or a single speculative short story of 1,500–2,500 words. High-concept work is especially welcomed; prose writers should prioritize word count over page count.

poetryFantasyLiteraryOpens Jul 1, 2027

Poetry pamphlets should be 15–30 pages, with sprawling, speculative, richly lyrical work especially welcomed. Simultaneous submissions and collaborations are accepted; translations may be considered.

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