Short Story, Long
If we're open, there will be a category or two below. If there's nothing below, we're not taking submissions right now. Thanks!
NOTE: Submissions will be open through the end of 2026.
We're generally open for one month at a time, 2-4 times per year. Would love to have a bit more of an organized schedule for these open windows, but still kinda figuring out what would make the most sense. Right now, we're been opening for submissions when we need them + have the time + have gotten through the last batch.
When submissions are open, guidelines usually look like this:
Short stories, 2k-8k words long (with the 3,000-5,500 range being our real sweet spot).
What are we looking for? Honestly, best indicator is to read a story or two we've already published. Second best indicator is to generally be familiar with Aaron's taste and what he's published on HAD, and Hobart before that.
Every published story will be paired with original art, and both writer and artist are each paid $150. (Becoming a paid subscriber helps pay contributors!)
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Short stories, 2k-8k words long (with the 3,000-5,500 range being our real sweet spot).
What are we looking for? Honestly, best indicator is to read a story or two we've already published.
https://ashortstorylong.substack.com/
Every published story will be paired with original art, and both writer and artist are paid $150.
(Becoming a paid subscriber helps pay contributors!)
We're trying something a little different this go round and keep submissions open for ~3 months (until the end of the year), rather than the single month window we've done in the past.
Please only submit one story at a time. If you withdraw the story or receive a reply before the call closes, you may submit again.
Thanks!
—Aaron Burch