What Will Become of Us?
Elderfly Press
Closes 15 Dec 2026
- Length
- 1,000 to 5,000 words
- Pay
- Not stated
- Fee
- Not stated
- Simultaneous
- Allowed
- Reprints
- Original only
What they accept
What Will Become of Us? is an Elderfly Press anthology of stories and poetry about uncertain futures and transformation — what individuals, families, communities, and humanity may become — and is not limited to dystopian or speculative takes. Short stories run 1,000 to 5,000 words, essays up to 3,000 words, and up to five poems per submission are also accepted; work must be original and unpublished, and simultaneous submissions are fine. No monetary payment rate is stated; contributors receive a free digital copy, discounted print copies, and promotional support.
HorrorOther / not listedScience FictionGothicWeird & SlipstreamLiterary
- AI policy
- No AI-use policy stated in the guidelines checked.
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