THE NE’ER-DO-WELL is temporarily closed for submissions. We’re busily reading and selecting the cream of the crop for publication in our two, count ‘em two, upcoming issues: regularly scheduled issue #3 (due out in Fall 2010) and our special themed issue of working-class stories (due out in August 2010). In the meanwhile, hop on our mailing list — we’ll let you know when we reopen for submissions. Take care till then!
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Here at THE NE’ER-DO-WELL, we’re fascinated by the fact that we’re all, at some point, the “other” — and that being the odd one out is an ironically universal experience. To that end, we’re seeking short stories, essays, and comics that present an “outsider” perspective: writers and characters navigating unfamiliar territory (be it psychological, emotional, or geographical) or searching for something (identity, sanity, love, etc.). We want stories that confront our respective “otherness” and see through to our fundamental human connections. And if they could be resonant and witty, too, that’d be great. Thanks.
Submissions should be:
Fiction, creative nonfiction, or comics (no poetry)
No longer than 8,000 words
Original and unpublished
Though THE NE’ER-DO-WELL is open to genre fiction — especially if it’s genre-blending or experimental — submissions will be judged first and foremost on their literary merit. Simultaneous submissions are okay, but please notify us immediately if your piece is accepted elsewhere. As stated above, THE NE’ER-DO-WELL only accepts work that has not been published in any form, be it in print or online.
If your piece is accepted, THE NE’ER-DO-WELL retains first-publication rights only, meaning that you’re free to do whatever you want with your piece after it appears here. THE NE’ER-DO-WELL retains the right to republish your work in any future anthologies.
Submissions
THE NE’ER-DO-WELL is temporarily closed for submissions. We’re busily reading and selecting the cream of the crop for publication in our two, count ‘em two, upcoming issues: regularly scheduled issue #3 (due out in Fall 2010) and our special themed issue of working-class stories (due out in August 2010). In the meanwhile, hop on our mailing list — we’ll let you know when we reopen for submissions. Take care till then!
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Here at THE NE’ER-DO-WELL, we’re fascinated by the fact that we’re all, at some point, the “other” — and that being the odd one out is an ironically universal experience. To that end, we’re seeking short stories, essays, and comics that present an “outsider” perspective: writers and characters navigating unfamiliar territory (be it psychological, emotional, or geographical) or searching for something (identity, sanity, love, etc.). We want stories that confront our respective “otherness” and see through to our fundamental human connections. And if they could be resonant and witty, too, that’d be great. Thanks.
Submissions should be:
Though THE NE’ER-DO-WELL is open to genre fiction — especially if it’s genre-blending or experimental — submissions will be judged first and foremost on their literary merit. Simultaneous submissions are okay, but please notify us immediately if your piece is accepted elsewhere. As stated above, THE NE’ER-DO-WELL only accepts work that has not been published in any form, be it in print or online.
If your piece is accepted, THE NE’ER-DO-WELL retains first-publication rights only, meaning that you’re free to do whatever you want with your piece after it appears here. THE NE’ER-DO-WELL retains the right to republish your work in any future anthologies.
Payment: One contributor copy
Questions? Email Sheila: sheila@theneerdowell.com
Thanks — we can’t wait to read your work!
Sheila
(page updated June 4, 2010)