Call for Submissions
We are seeking fantasy stories that feature gunpowder and firearms. Flintlock fantasy, urban fantasy, and six-shooter fantasy are welcome: the key is that both fantasy elements and firearms matter to the story.
Submission Details
Recommended length: 1,500–5,000 words. Include a 50–100-word author biography and any website, social, or author-support links you would like considered for inclusion.
We accept AI-assisted writing, but not AI-generated writing. Our focus is human storytelling.
No upfront payment is offered; compensation is through royalty sharing. Please review our full submission guidelines and publication agreements for rights and other terms.
The call remains open until enough stories have been selected; no fixed submission deadline is announced.
Email your story to submissions@astoundingoutpost.com and identify Goblins, Gunslingers, & Gangsters in the subject line.