Where to publish a short story>

[Gallio]

I checked whether there is an existing thread on this theme, but couldn't find one.
Moderators, if there is such a thread, please merge this one with it.

I've completed a short story (high fantasy, character-focused), and I'd like to try to get it published -- but not self-publish.
I'm looking for good fantasy magazines that I could try.

By 'good', I mean:

• The magazine is well-regarded;
• It has a reasonable response time;
• It pays reasonably well (e.g. $0.08 per word or more);
• Its editors are accommodating if the chance arises to republish the story in book form.

All suggestions and advice would be appreciated.

 

[Mad Swede]

OK, the best paying English language magazines are those that used to be regarded as qualifying markets for SFWA membership. That includes Asimovs, F&SF, Clarkesworld, Beneath Ceaseless Skies and Strange Horizons. You could also consider BFS Horizons, although they don't pay as well. Be warned that competition is tough, so you'll do well if your story is accepted. Read the submission guidelines and follow them. Most of the magazines want first publication rights, but will let you publish the story elsewhere after 6-12 months (although you have to state where it was first published).

 

[pmmg]

Try looking at

The Story Grinder

and/or

Doutrope

and/or

Manuscript Wishlist

 

[Gallio]

Thanks for the advice, Mad Swede & pmmg!

 

[Ned Marcus]

The Submission Grinder is the best that I've found. 100s of magazines listed there.

 

[Gallio]

Thanks, Ned!

 

[ThinkerX]

There is this site...

Top Sci-Fi And Fantasy Magazines and Journals For Short Stories

A list of over 200 sci-fi and fantasy magazines and journals. Find submission opportunities for short stories, novella, and more

richiebilling.com

 

[Gallio]

Thanks, ThinkerX. I have a lot of options to explore!

 

[ThinkerX]

Thanks, ThinkerX. I have a lot of options to explore!

I must note that many of those publications appear to be dead and others are not currently accepting submissions.

 

[MrSnowySun]

If you're still looking for a place to submit, and you haven't been published before, I always recommend looking at smaller / indie publishers. Building up a portfolio of previously published work can make it easier to land the more reputable journals. It essentially tells them you have experience going through the publication process and will be familiar with making revisions / edits to your work, if needed. There are some smaller magazines that still pay, Flunk Magazine, for example, or Luna Station Quarterly. There's heaps out there that have a higher acceptance rate.