Tales and Feathers Magazine Is Accepting Submissions/ How To Submit (Pay: $0.11/word CAD)

Tales and Feathers Magazine is an energetic platform that embraces a diverse array of voices and stories.

Writers, by grasping the submission guidelines, preferences, and additional considerations, can confidently navigate the submission process. Whether creating speculative fiction or heartwarming slice-of-life tales, contributors can find a welcoming space for their work in this literary sanctuary.

Submission Guidelines For Tales and Feather Magazine

Tales & Feathers Magazine specializes in cozy slice-of-life fantasy short stories, seeking character-driven narratives, gentle moments, rich worldbuilding, and stories infused with warmth and possibility.
Writers are encouraged to explore past publications to understand the magazine’s tone.
Similar to Augur Magazine, Tales & Feathers accepts multiple and simultaneous submissions, aiming to respond within eight weeks.
Your piece should not be longer than 2500 words for Tales & Feathers Magazine.
Do not submit pieces you’ve submitted before (unless they’ve undergone a significant rewrite.)
Submissions are done through Submittable.

What They Don’t Want

The magazine explicitly rejects:

Pandemic stories.
Excessively violent pieces.
Horror using neurodivergence or mental health as the horror element, comedy that punches down.
Speculative stories portraying non-marginalized groups suddenly experiencing marginalized struggles.
Anything minimizing sexual or other traumas.
Casual or blatant misogyny, bigotry, racism, or insensitivity is strongly discouraged.

Additional Information

Translations

They welcome speculative works translated into English. Translators are encouraged to provide necessary information, including a cover letter introducing their background, a short bio of the author in English, and a letter from the rights holder confirming translation permissions.

Intersectionality

Recognizing the importance of intersectionality, writers are encouraged (though not required) to indicate their intersections in their cover letter, contributing to a diverse and inclusive literary landscape.

Content Warnings

Including content warnings in submissions is encouraged to support the well-being of the volunteer reader team and staff.

Previous Contributors

While previous contributors are valued, specific guidelines for submission frequency based on the number of times a writer has been published ensure a fair and inclusive selection process.

Deadline

The submission window closes on January 31st, 2024. However, from February 1st to February 14th, 2024, Tales & Feathers Magazine focuses on submissions from BIPOC, trans, and/or disabled creators worldwide.