In Brief

This anthology will be a collection of between 10 and 20 outstanding short stories in the dark fantasy and horror genre. Each story will be preceded by a short poem.

The anthology will be illustrated.

The anthology will be published in eBook format and paperback publication will also be considered.

All proceeds from the anthology will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.

All proceeds benefit
Doctors Without Borders/
Médecins Sans Frontières
www.msf.ca

Subject

Poems must be in the horror or dark fantasy genre. The theme of the anthology is “childhood stories that terrify little children who have survived to become adults, to the point that they wish they had died in the cradle …”. There will be no dead babies in the anthology, though. Grown-ups, on the other hand, can die profusely.
 
Poems must be short — just a few verses to keep the baby awake all night in terror.
 
Beyond those requirements there are no limitations to the type of poem that you may submit. However, in order to be included in the anthology, the horror and gore must be tasteful within the context of the plot. The following general criteria will help poets understand what the anthology seeks:

• Original and unpublished
• Written in English
• Horror or dark fantasy
• No stereotypes
• Length: 40 lines MAXIMUM (25 lines preferred)
• Relevant to the theme of the anthology
• Carefully proofread
• ABSOLUTELY NO simultaneous or multiple submissions

Submission Deadline

Until approximately 12-15 works of poetry and fiction have been accepted.

How to Submit

To submit, you must go to <http://www.theharrow.com/journal/login.php> and log in. When you submit your work, choose "ANTHOLOGY" from the list of section options. Follow the guidelines from there. Please do add your bio (60-80 words.)

Previously unpublished poets are welcome and encouraged to submit. The main criteria for acceptance are excellent writing and an outstanding poem.

Payment

All proceeds from the anthology will be donated. Payment to accepted poets will be U.S.$3, to be paid within 60 days from publication, via PayPal only.

Rights

Accepted authors will grant The Harrow Anthology one-time exclusive first English-language rights to their work, for electronic and print publication. Accepted authors will receive a detailed contract upon acceptance.

Questions

Questions are welcome. Please e-mail the Poetry Editor .