Submissions
How to submit?
Arena Fantasy Magazine is actively seeking submissions for all of the following: Short Stories, Flash Fiction, Advice articles and also Artwork to feature in our upcoming issues read on for more info. Make sure you read the submission guidelines for the specific item you would like to submit.
Short Fiction
What is Short Fiction - A piece of prose fiction usually under 10,000 words.
Arena Fantasy Magazine is specifically looking for stories based in the fantasy genre, whether it is faeries, Dragons and Knights. Supernatural werewolves and vampires, epic battles and brooding protagonists. As long as it is between 750 and 10,000 words and can be classed as a fantasy piece we will be happy to see it.
For Stories: Please email a query to submissions@arenafantasymagazine.net in the first instance. If your piece is of interest we will reply and request the full version. Your query should contain your contact details.
Artwork
As long as it is based on the fantasy genre we would consider any ORIGINAL artwork.
We are looking for an original piece of art firmly based on the fantasy genre. This could be a fight scene, a hero/heroine or anything medieval. Think about the knight's charging. We are in particular looking for landscapes or town-scapes as long as it is medieval we will consider it.
For Artwork: please email a sample of your art to submissions@arenafantasymagazine.net we will contact you if we wish to use it. Please also let us know if the piece has been used before and where.
Articles
Any articles, advice or information for new and aspiring writers.
As we are primarily a writing magazine, we would be happy to receive articles on or around the subject of writing, whether that is Plotting, cover design or anything to do with the craft. We would be happy for information on Self Publication or traditional publication tips. Max word count 12,000 words
For articles: Please email a query and a sample to editor@arenafantasymagazine.netn the first instance. If your piece is of interest we will reply and request the full version. Your query should contain your contact details, give a brief outline of the piece and finally any items you have published previously.
Flash Fiction
What is Flash Fiction - A Piece of fiction usually a few hundred words long
Arena Fantasy Magazine is specifically looking for stories based in the fantasy genre, whether it is faeries, Dragons and Knights. Supernatural werewolves and vampires, epic battles and brooding protagonists. As long as it is between 250 and 750 words and can be classed as a fantasy piece send it to us.
For Flash: Please email a query to submissions@arenafantasymagazine.net n the first instance. If your piece is of interest we will reply and request the full version. Your query should contain your contact details, give a brief outline of the piece and finally any items you have published.
F A Q
1. What will happen to the copyright of my piece
Copyright will remain with you the author/artist. AFM does not claim copyright. We only use your submission or Artwork with your permission. You can rescind permission at any point prior to print
2. Will I get paid for my Submission?
Honestly no, The reason why is that because we are a new magazine. All is not lost though we would consider it in future. However, if you submit anything you will get a free issue and also advertising space for your website etc.
3. What would happen to my submission if not accepted?
We would hold on to your submission for 12 months and we would contact you if we may wish to use it on a future issue. Unless you advise you do not want us to!
4. Am I allowed to make simultaneous submissions?
AFM accepts simultaneous submissions, however please let us know if your piece has been successfully accepted somewhere else.
Has your question been answered here? If not please email the editor and we will endeavor to answer Email editor@arenafantasymagazine.net