Weird West

Call for Submissions

We are seeking science fiction, steampunk, supernatural, and fantasy tales set in the Old West. Bring us strange frontiers, uncanny towns, and adventures where the western meets the impossible.

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 Weird West in the subject line.

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