Worldsmyths

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Worldsmyths is seeking speculative fiction and poetry inspired by Inna Vjuzhanina’s The Coven series for its 'Books of Rot and Bloom' anthology, with a focus on witch-themed stories deeply connected to selected artwork.

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fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorCloses Dec 1Pays: $50 CAD

Speculative fiction up to 15,000 words inspired by a witch from Inna Vjuzhanina’s The Coven collection; genres include mythopoeia, magical realism, alternate history, fantasy, science fiction, gaslamp fantasy, steampunk, hopepunk, solarpunk, horror, space opera, sword & sorcery, folkloric fantasy…

flashScience FictionFantasyHorrorCloses Dec 1Pays: $50 CAD

Flash fiction and shorter speculative work considered if it fully answers the chosen painting; must feature a witch from Inna Vjuzhanina’s The Coven collection as essential to the story. Submissions close December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

poetryScience FictionFantasyHorrorCloses Dec 1Pays: $50 CAD

Speculative poetry up to 50 lines inspired by a witch from Inna Vjuzhanina’s The Coven collection; must be deeply connected to the selected painting. Submissions close December 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

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