We are currently CLOSED. We will be open to submissions for the ONE in June 1-30, 2026.
We are looking for: Horror, which can be blended with sci-fi, fantasy, romance, comedy. We welcome diversity and look forward to reading work from people of all races, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and abilities. We highly suggest editing your work carefully, and get extra eyes on it before submitting. We will NOT accept stories with child, women, or pet abuse, no sexual assault, no hate language (at our discretion), no gore for gore's sake, and no fan-fic please.
Pay: $.05/word (CAN), 2,000 to 4,000 words. Tight, not a word over 4K. This is for-the-love, out of my pocket, I’m investing in you.
Sim subs - Yes, let us know if it's accepted elsewhere.
Multiple subs - No.
Reprints - No.
* NO generative AI or ChatGPT, exception for spelling and grammar checks only.
* Word Docs only, .doc or .docx. Please use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12, normal margins, and include your name, email, and word count at the top of the file.
* Seeking First World Rights to use the story for one calendar year. Optional: Author may grant permission to archive the story online for as long as the online project ONE exists.
* Response times are expected to be 2-3 months at the most.
Submissions to be sent to contact @ picpublishing.ca with the subject: ONE Sub - (story title) - (Author name)
Anything received before or after the submission window will be deleted unread.
Are YOU story going to write the next ONE story that everybody needs to read in 2026?
We are looking for: Horror, which can be blended with sci-fi, fantasy, romance, comedy. We welcome diversity and look forward to reading work from people of all races, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and abilities. We highly suggest editing your work carefully, and get extra eyes on it before submitting. We will NOT accept stories with child, women, or pet abuse, no sexual assault, no hate language (at our discretion), no gore for gore's sake, and no fan-fic please.
Pay: $.05/word (CAN), 2,000 to 4,000 words. Tight, not a word over 4K. This is for-the-love, out of my pocket, I’m investing in you.
Sim subs - Yes, let us know if it's accepted elsewhere.
Multiple subs - No.
Reprints - No.
* NO generative AI or ChatGPT, exception for spelling and grammar checks only.
* Word Docs only, .doc or .docx. Please use Times New Roman or Arial font, size 12, normal margins, and include your name, email, and word count at the top of the file.
* Seeking First World Rights to use the story for one calendar year. Optional: Author may grant permission to archive the story online for as long as the online project ONE exists.
* Response times are expected to be 2-3 months at the most.
Submissions to be sent to contact @ picpublishing.ca with the subject: ONE Sub - (story title) - (Author name)
Anything received before or after the submission window will be deleted unread.
Are YOU story going to write the next ONE story that everybody needs to read in 2026?