Open Call

Alchemical is open to submissions for its inaugural issue!

CLMP Calls for Submissions

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Closes

October 31, 2026

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

Alchemical, a literary journal of the speculative, seeks short stories at the intersection of literary and speculative fiction. Stories should blend genuine literary fiction with science fiction, fantasy, horror, or other speculative genres. The journal values characters of depth, scenes of transformation, creative prose, and emotional resonance. Word count 1,000-5,000 words. Simultaneous submissions accepted. Reprints and translations not considered. Response time approximately less than 45 days.

Who it is for

Writers submitting original short stories that blend literary fiction with speculative genres.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

US artists

Where

United States

When

October 31, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Publication in Alchemical literary journal; no payment.

What you need to apply

  • Short story manuscript, up to 5000 words

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 1 item this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://www.alchemicaljournal.com/submissions