Submissions
Thrilling Tales Quarterly is open to submissions by writers and artists. Our guidelines are as follows:
Fiction: Hero Pulp tales of up to 20,000 words. Query for longer material -- we will consider standard-length pulp novels (60K words), but primarily as serialized fiction or stand-alone book releases. We want tales that are true to the spirit of the pulps -- as such we prefer that they be set during the "pulp era" -- the 1930s. Our standards are perhaps a bit higher than those of the original pulp fiction magazines -- in general we'd prefer stories that are written in a more polished and professional manner than the original pulps, yet still maintaining the pacing, imaginative plots and excitement of the originals. We do have a certain number of "House Characters" -- characters which we will regularly feature, both classic and licensed. Stories featuring these characters will be assigned to writers that we're familiar with, so once you've gotten on board with an original story, we'll consider you for assigned work.
Submission Format: Email with query to editor@thrillingtales.net. Accepted queries will be asked to send manuscript electronically. Simultaneous submissions are okay, if noted in cover letter.
Response Time: Averages 1 month.
Rates: 3 cents per word to start, rising as we work with you. Longer works negotiable. Pays 60 days after publication. All rights retained by author, with the exception of assigned "house character" work, which remains with the publisher.
Artwork: We solicit all our cover and interior artwork directly. Query via email with links to samples. Do not send attachments. Art should be in the style of the classic pulps.
Reading Period: We are now open to submissions, and are open for submissions year round.
Contact Addresses
Gareth-Michael Skarka, Editor
3415 Morning Dove Circle
Lawrence, KS 66049
Email: editor@thrillingtales.net