WordFire Press

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WordFire Press is seeking original superhero-centered fiction and poetry for the Superheroes, Super Problems anthology.

Response time info: Final acceptances or rejections will be made by December 2026.

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Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryRomanceHumorCloses Oct 15Pays: 8¢ per word on acceptance.

Original, unpublished fiction in fantasy, science fiction, horror, suspense, humor, or romance, with a superhero or superpower central to the story; PG-13 appropriate, original characters only, and no simultaneous submissions. Up to 5,000 words. Open September 1 through October 15, 2026; final decisions by December 2026.

poetryScience FictionFantasyHorrorMysteryRomanceHumorCloses Oct 15Pays: 8¢ per word on acceptance.

Original, unpublished poetry in fantasy, science fiction, horror, suspense, humor, or romance, with a superhero or superpower central to the poem; PG-13 appropriate, original characters only, and no simultaneous submissions. Open September 1 through October 15, 2026; final decisions by December 2026.

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