Cast of Wonders

Guidelines summary

Pays

8¢ per word for originals of any length; $100 flat for short reprints, $20 for flash reprints

Length

Up to 6,000 words (flash under 1,500; 3,000–4,500 fits best)

Wants

Young adult speculative fiction: comedy, steampunk, superheroes and more

Simultaneous submissions

Yes

Multiple submissions

No

Reprints

Yes

Response time

Aims for 8 weeks; query after three months

Submissions

Not open year-round. The 2026 schedule's last general window ran September 15–30, 2026.

Submission or entry fee

None

Rights

Non-exclusive print and audio

Also note

A qualifying market for SFWA and SCBWI.

Last checked

October 31, 2026