RIZE - Annual Short Story Anthology
Short stories under 15,000 words. Standard format. We want your best cross genre works.
About: The purpose of the RIZE Imprint is to ensure that writers of historically underrepresented backgrounds have their voices amplified—those backgrounds include, but are not limited to, people of color, the LGBTQIA+ communities, Indigenous communities, people with disabilities, and any other marginalized groups who want to share stories from their own perspective.
We are specifically looking for submissions from new and experienced non fiction and fiction writers of color—in the adult and young adult markets. We want works whose themes echo a call to action within and beyond the cultural community where each story is framed.
Unagented submissions are welcome.
Genres we acquire:
Action & Adventure
Crime & Mystery
Fantasy
Paranormal & Horror
Romance
Science Fiction
Westerns
Women’s Fiction
We welcome work that crosses genres and time periods. We will also consider non-fiction or memoir from those who have a vivid concept and a strong platform. However, we are not accepting children’s books or graphic novels at this time.