21/10/2019
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
*Note: None of the anthologies published by Soul Sisters Publishing will ever have fees or buy-ins, and they are all paying, except for our drabbles. All anthologies henceforth will benefit charities. For most of these, 20% of the proceeds will be donated. For our drabbles, however, 100% of the proceeds will be donated.
The following are also open to artists:
Our Furry Friends
Angels & Demons
Through Their Eyes
Adventures in Anime
The following are open to artists and musicians:
Legends Reborn
Holiday Spirit
Airships & Antiquities
Celtic Rose
Celtic Fire
Renaissance
More information about these and their requirements below!
The following is our list of anthologies now seeking submissions:
1) Campfire Tales to Terrify Your Friends - This anthology will be comprised of drabbles (stories that are exactly 100 words in length). Try your hand at some super short fiction and see what nightmares you can induce with only 100 words to spare. This anthology will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters. You can find out more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/CrKafWoTevD5ZTJv9
2) Weird Science - We want your best stories and poems about mad scientists, experiments gone awry, lab accidents, and more... the weirder and crazier, the better! Stories should be 10,000 words or less. This anthology will benefit schools and their STEM programs. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/RFBgf8D7qURh1rqLA
3) Legends Reborn - This anthology will feature all sorts of tall tales, fairy tales, mythology, and folklore... but with a twist! Reinvent the stories of old in new and creative ways. Stories should be 20,000 words or less in length. This anthology will benefit The Hunger Project. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/mWYAHVxYT57qvBfn9
4) Reflections - This anthology will feature poems and short stories (both fiction and nonfiction) 10,000 words or less in length on the topic of reflections. The interpretation of this theme is up to the author, so use your imagination and get creative. This anthology will benefit the American Foundation for the Blind. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/6cWx2xXkhbNgCR1q6
5) Time and Eternity - Celebrate the passing of a new year with stories all about time. This one is also up to author interpretation. It could mean anything from the passing of time to time travel. Stories should be 10,000 words or less. This anthology will benefit the Alzheimer's Association. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/Zu71sg3tZe7YtEXWA
6) Discoveries - This anthology will be all about discoveries. Has your character discovered something new about themselves or their family? Do you have a story to tell about an explorer discovering new lands... or better yet, a new planet? This anthology will benefit the EAA. We're looking for stories 10,000 words or less on this theme. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/NJY6jPjPasRoYEoq9
7) Supernatural - This anthology will be focused on all things supernatural... fairies, witches, werewolves, vampires... whatever you've got, we want to read it. The word count for these stories is 10,000 words or less. This anthology will bring books to schools. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/YXwdnnma4nvYW8Wf6
8) Tortured Souls - This anthology will feature stories and poems about tortured souls. This one is also up to author interpretation. It could mean a character who was kidnapped, a soldier being tortured by the enemy, murder, psychological torment, etc. Go wild! This anthology will benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/EdBopPqVsbHRTkYi7
9) Holiday Spirit (Working Title) - This anthology will feature stories revolving around holiday wishes, miracles, festivities, chaos/humor, etc. We are accepting stories (fiction and nonfiction) revolving around all winter holidays. This anthology will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/RZXkPqzHGAUt6usP7
10) Winter Wonderland - This anthology will feature drabbles (100-word stories) revolving around the theme of winter, holidays, traditions, etc. This anthology will benefit Phoenix Children's Hospital. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/r6GG1zK7LjJKZ31p8
11) Airships & Antiquities - This anthology seeks to blur the lines between science fiction and fantasy, creating a set of unique stories that push the boundaries of what we know and love about steampunk. We are accepting stories and poems. Stories should be 20,000 words or less. This anthology will benefit Limbs for Life. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/nRFgXxvHheVHQeoPA
12) Our Furry Friends - This anthology will feature stories and poems, both fiction and nonfiction, about animals. Submissions can focus on all types of animals and should show them at their best. This anthology will benefit the ASPCA. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/bPek9WAtmNPZEuF97
13) Survivor - This anthology will feature stories 20,000 words or less in length. These stories should revolve around characters who have been through a lot, only to come out stronger. These stories can involve heartache and loss, desert islands, war, abandonment, tragedies, disease, injuries, or any number of situations. This anthology will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/kPwcPBuPmVtFXejQ7
14) Celtic Rose - This anthology will feature stories and poems about romance, true love, and soul mates... all with a Celtic theme. Stories should be 20,000 words or less in length. This anthology will benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/p7YKTpmhEaa751MU6
15) Celtic Fire - Celtic stories revolving around the theme of fire... whether that means literal fire, the waging of war, a flaming sword, or the fierce determination of a heroine. Interpretation is up to the author. Stories should be 20,000 words or less in length. This anthology will help benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/Yd2stZx82Afup3Ef8
16) Renaissance - This anthology will feature stories and poems revolving around the theme of the Renaissance. We are accepting both fiction and nonfiction. Submissions can include nonfiction pieces about the great artists, inventors, or other notable figures of the era; fictional pieces set in that time period; or any other work that fits the theme. Artwork and music should be styled accordingly as well. Stories should be 20,000 words or less in length. This anthology will benefit arts academies and other schools for their music and art programs. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/f17gc4rM19Y5Nvm4A
17) Angels & Demons: Fighting the Darkness Within - We are seeking stories and poems revolving around the theme of mental illness. No stigma! No stereotypes! Stories should be 20,000 words or less. This anthology will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI). You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/whNCEVym6EvwdqbS8
18) Through Their Eyes - We are seeking stories and poems all about love, but not just romantic love. We want all types of love... true love between soul mates, the connection only siblings share, the bond between mother and child, and so on. We want to read it all. Stories should be 10,000 words or less. This anthology will benefit the American Heart Association. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/2bVaUW7YNHHFxKsv6
19) Adventures in Anime - We are seeking anime-style stories, art, etc. We'd love to see what you all can come up with. The sky's the limit with creativity and concepts, but make sure that you keep it clean for our younger audiences. This anthology will benefit Room to Read. You can find more information and sign up here: https://forms.gle/okvngTJpkCSHSGCE8
