Kaleidotrope

Guidelines summary

Pays

1¢ per word (USD)

Length

No limits; strongly prefers 250–10,000 words

Wants

Mostly speculative fiction: science fiction, fantasy, horror and work between them

Simultaneous submissions

No

Multiple submissions

Yes

Reprints

No

Response time

See guidelines

Submissions

Closed. 2026 windows were April 19–25, July 19–25 and October 18–24.

Submission or entry fee

None

Rights

First English-language serial rights; rights revert on publication

Last checked

October 31, 2026