Diversion Press

Ghost Tales:

This anthology will collect the best short stories featuring tales of the supernatural that are reputed to be true.  This includes personal encounters with ghosts, historical hauntings, local hauntings and mysterious places, or ghost hunting activities.

Page length:  Between 12-30 pages, but we would consider longer or slightly shorter pieces.

Due Date:  This anthology is full.

Horror Anthology:

This anthology will collect the best fiction horror short stories. We are interested in traditional horror, Gothic horror, the supernatural, and hauntings. Hack and slash, gore, or other Hollywood modes that rely more on the "picture" and less on the plot will not be considered.

Page length:  Between 20-40 pages, but we would consider longer or slightly shorter pieces.

Due Date:  This anthology is full.

Please note that we will not accept works that are sexually explicit.

Some things to consider before you submit to us:

We DO NOT accept previously published material for any of our anthologies.

We acquire first time world rights and re-print rights (only to re-print the same anthology as a paperback, hardback, or audiobook).  All other rights revert back to the author 12 months following publication as outlined on our release form.

Materials will not be returned.   All materials will be shredded and recycled.

Submission: 

Hard copy via regular mail

Please send one double-spaced typed copy of your story with your name on each page and include page numbers. 

With your story, please submit a cover letter with a short biography listing your credentials, stating to what anthology you are submitting, and including an active E-mail address. 

Compensation: 

Before you submit  please be aware that the compensation, unless otherwise noted, will include publication of the work (if accepted) and a brief author biography.  For all short story anthologies (excluding the poetry anthology), authors residing in the United States will receive one free copy of the work.  The author may also be able to purchase discounted copies of the work. 

Acceptance or Rejection:

You can expect to receive a reply via E-mail regarding the acceptance or rejection of your manuscript once the review process is complete.