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

Stories must be horror or dark fantasy. 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.
 
Beyond those requirements there are no limitations to the type of story 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 authors understand what the anthology seeks:

• Original and unpublished
• Written in English
• Horror or dark fantasy
• No stereotypes
• Length: 3,000 – 6,000 words
• Relevant to the theme of the anthology
• Carefully proofread
• No 2nd person POV
• No excessive or unjustified gore, violence or sex
• 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Previously unpublished authors are welcome and encouraged to submit. The main criteria for acceptance are excellent writing and an outstanding story.

Payment

All proceeds from the anthology will be donated. Payment to accepted authors will be U.S.$5, 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 Anthology Editor .