The Pink Hydra

Novelettes and novellas of 10,000–39,999 words; one submission at a time. Submissions are accepted during the first Monday through first Friday of each month; the November 2026 window was November 2–6, and the next window is December 7–11, 2026.

Short stories of 1,000–9,999 words; one submission at a time. A single epic poem may also be submitted in this category. Submissions are accepted during the first Monday through first Friday of each month; the November 2026 window was November 2–6, and the next window is December 7–11, 2026.

Short novels of 40,000 words and above, up to a hard limit of 80,000 words; shorter work is strongly preferred. Submissions are accepted during the first Monday through first Friday of each month; the November 2026 window was November 2–6, and the next window is December 7–11, 2026.

Flash fiction and experimental or hybrid prose: up to 5 pieces, with a hard limit of 999 words each. Submissions are accepted during the first Monday through first Friday of each month; the November 2026 window was November 2–6, and the next window is December 7–11, 2026.

Creative nonfiction with a fantasy-feel or sense of unreality is welcome. Submissions are accepted during the first Monday through first Friday of each month; the November 2026 window was November 2–6, and the next window is December 7–11, 2026.

Collections of short stories or poems, preferably under 50,000 words total, with a strong central theme favored. A single book-length poem may also be submitted. Submissions are accepted during the first Monday through first Friday of each month; the November 2026 window was November 2–6, and the next window is December 7–11, 2026.

Up to 10 poems around a connected theme; longer epic poems or selections of connected poems are especially sought. Submissions are accepted during the first Monday through first Friday of each month; the November 2026 window was November 2–6, and the next window is December 7–11, 2026.