SCRIBE VIBES
Submissions
Strange Vibes Volume 1
... is now closed to submissions. Strange Vibes Volume 2 call for stories of the weird and uncanny will run from April 1 - May 15.
We're big fans of Lovecraft, du Maurier and Kafka. An intriguing paranormal romance, a good adventure with a "strange" or "uncanny" theme, a sci-fi horror or an ironic dark comedy can also push our happy buttons.
Short Story Word Count: 2000 - 5000 words
Entry Fee: FREE
Payment
We operate on a non-profit basis, with Anthology proceeds going toward a professional website for authors and readers, and other business expenses.
Contest winners receive an honorarium of $2 CDN via Paypal; a free ebook version of the Anthology; a bio and link in the publication; and, international gloating rights.
Call Dates
April 1 - May 15, 2026.
To be released June 2026
Any submission received outside those dates will be junked unread.
How to Enter
Word Count: 2000 - 5000
Send your story to sylviakayrose@gmail.com with the word "Submission" in the subject line. In the body of your email include your publishing name, bio (under 100 words), website link, and a contact email (personal info, like email address, is for correspondence between us and will not be published).
Include your Paypal account email to get your $2 CDN. We pay on publication.
Attach your submission to the email. Accepted formats: .odt, .txt, .rtf, doc, docx. Also attach an author pic for a thumbnail, if desired.
Style: We're not picky about how you style your manuscript, as long as it's readable and in digital format. Do not use tabs - we have to take them out one by one and it's annoying. Format your indents if possible.
In the publication, the text is single-spaced with a 1/2-inch (1.27 cm) first line indent; no space between paragraphs, and a formatted space between section breaks (POV, scene change, etc). If you submit using this style, it helps us envision your story as will appear in the Anthology.
For this issue we don't require First Publication Rights; however, please indicate if your submission is a reprint. We ask for 1 month's exclusivity.
No multiple submissions. Simultaneous submissions ok, but let us know if your story is accepted elsewhere.
If your work is chosen for the Strange Vibes Anthology, you'll receive a confirmation email within 2-3 weeks after the submission deadline. Selected authors will be asked to sign an agreement granting publishing and promotional rights to the publisher.
Editing: you grant us permission to fix minor errors (typos) or formatting of your work. Note, we ARE the Grammar Police. A submission riddled with spelling and grammatical errors, unless these are integral to the plot, dialogue or writing style, is a major literary offense. Please edit your work carefully.
Let your imagination flow. We can't wait to behold the fantastic creations of your strange and uncanny mind!
Thanks to these wonderful authors for being part of the Strange Vibes debut launch!