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DON’T GET TRICKED! When Publishers Lure Authors in With DECEPTIVE Royalty Verbiage - by Angela Hoy, Publisher

DON’T GET TRICKED! When Publishers Lure Authors in With DECEPTIVE Royalty Verbiage - by Angela Hoy, Publisher

July 22nd, 2026

Are those impressive royalty percentages on a publisher’s website based on gross sales (the list p[...]

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Story Unlikely

“Story Unlikely is an online literary magazine focused on publishing the very best short stories regardless of genre, author pedigree, or lack there-of.” Circ. 12K. Monthly. Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms within 3-10 months of acceptance. “Buys first, non-exclusive anthology rights, for publication in the English language, and continuing, nonexclusive right to use the work in the edition as long as Story Unlikely remains in print/publication.” Accepts reprints. Responds in 1-3 months. Guidelines online. Pays $0.08/word. Read more →

Smoky Mountain Living

“Smoky Mountain Living Magazine celebrates wilderness adventuring and urban exploration in Southern Appalachia. Each issue brings the region to life with a focus on its people, culture, music, arts, history and special places.” Welcomes new writers. Pays 60-90 days after publication. Period between acceptance and publication varies. Buys all rights. No reprints. Subscription $25/year. Guidelines available upon request by email. Pays $100-$400/article between 1,500-3,000 words. Read more →

THEMA

“THEMA is a theme-generated journal of short stories, poetry, art and photography, each issue a stand-alone anthology based on a unique theme. The journal is designed to provide a stimulating forum for established and emerging literary artists, to serve as source material and inspiration for teachers of creative writing, and to provide readers with a unique collection of creative work." Pays $10-$25.00. Read more →

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