The Independent Fantasy and Sci-Fi Magazine

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The Independent Fantasy and Sci-Fi Magazine publishes English-language fantasy and science-fiction stories in monthly editions.

Response time info: Within 60 days

Read the full guidelines at ifs-mag.com↗

Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyEligibility requirementsPays: AUD$0.50 per issue sold containing the story, paid monthly.

Open to: Writers must not be contractually engaged with a book publishing company at submission or for 185 days afterward; the magazine publishes only work from independent authors not traditionally published with a book publishing company.

Accepts fantasy and/or science-fiction short stories up to 5,000 words; horror elements are accepted, but it is not a horror magazine. Stories should suit readers aged 16+. Submissions are emailed to [email protected].

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