Attention Writers
For those unfamiliar with Static Movement, it is a “for the love” (no pay, only exposure) publisher of short stories, including a monthly online magazine and numerous themed print anthologies. Static Movement is now revamping its “to print” methods, with anthologies appearing now through CreateSpace and Amazon. Static Movement is looking for quality stories that fit its themes. Reprints are accepted. Anthologies go to editing and then to print when the 70,000 word count is reached or surpassed.
Open Anthologies
The Static Movement Anthologies I’m aware of that are presently accepting stories are:
- Alicorns and Hooves
- The Badlands
- Bloody Ghost Stories: An Anthology of Dark Supernatural Demise
- Changelings
- Colors
- Demonology
- Dragon Blood
- Gifted
- Gypsies and Giants
- Halloween Shrieks
- Hardboiled
- Here Be Clowns II
- Incense and Perfume
- Legends and Lore
- Love at First Bite
- Magickally Delicious
- Modern Lovecraft
- Neon and Blood
- Retellings – YA
- Shape Shifters
- Sweet Dreams and Night Terrors
- The Undead War
- Undercurrents of Fear
- Visions Across 20 Light Years
- Werewolf versus Vampire
The abridged themes for each of those, as described by the Static Movement editors are:
Alicorns and Hooves edited
by Brianna Stoddard
Unicorns: tame, wild, or
otherwise. Make them blue or green or rainbow if you like. Try weaving in some
extra creativity into the old tales and descriptions. I would like everything
to be rooted firmly in fantasy and dark fantasy. Think of this one as a young
adult collection, which shouldn't have sex or foul language, but not too tame.
The Badlands edited
by John Thompson
Weird western stories—stories have to be in a
western setting (around 1840-1910), with correct historical information. They can
include anything … vampire gunslingers, gangs of undead stage robbers,
shape-shifters, were-wolf miners who migrated west to avoid detection, or just
an old fashioned noir western with a weird slant.
The Badlands is at
about 51,113 words. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
Bloody Ghost Stories: An Anthology
of Dark Supernatural Demise edited by Brianna Stoddard
Give me all your extreme
horror ghost stories, featuring Dark Supernatural Demise. I want to see what
you can weave out of a ghost story with ill-fated encounters with humans.
Picture the classics (Poltergiest, Haunting in Connecticut, etc.) with a bloody
not-happily-ever-after ending.
Changelings edited by George Wilhite
I am interested in
variations on this legend. If you want to stick with fairies, trolls or elves,
that is okay, but I would also like some original “legendary creatures” of your
own design. Any genre, time period or setting works. I prefer dark tales but straight
fantasy is fine as long as there is some kind of twist.
Colors edited by Jake
Johnson
I’m looking for flash
fiction and poetry based on colors. These colors can be either be vital parts
of the stories they’re telling or just act as themes in the background. Be
creative! Each story has to be named after the color it represents, and there
can only be one story for each color.
Taken colors: Albedo, Amber, Aqua, Aquamarine, AuroMetalSaurus,
Beige, Black, Blonde, Crimson, Cyan, Dark Lavender, Ebony, Gold, Goldenrod, Gray,
Green, Maroon, Midnight Blue, Orange, Pearl, Periwinkle, PINK, Red, Ruby, Rust
Red, Sand, Sangria Red, Scarlet, Silver, Sinopia, Tiramasu, Turquoise, Violet, White,
Yellow, Zaffre. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
Demonology edited by Dean M. Drinkel
I'm looking for original
stories about Demons. Very best work please - and please be original with your
story-telling (not interested in standard / usual demon-type tales); horror /
dark fantasy preferred. Stories can be set anywhere and at any point in history
(would love to have some medieval tales particularly).
Dragon Blood edited by Dorothy Davies
Are dragons monsters, or do they have a
reputation they do not deserve? What are you dragon thoughts? Sad stories,
funny stories, dark and light, send me your dragon related tales, see if we can
get another first class Static Movement anthology out in the world!
Gifted edited
by Danielle Rose
The idea of having powers crosses everyone’s
mind. How would the world be? What powers would you have? Could you fly? See
the future? Or would you simply be immortal? Does everyone have powers or are
only a few blessed? Is it even a blessing?
Gifted is at around 72,750 words. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.
Gypsies and Giants edited by Adam Francis Smith
Stories with gypsies or giants—both need not
appear, but both may. I’d like to see stories spanning the genres, with, for
example: magic-wielding gypsies, ancient giant creatures such as dinosaurs,
space-faring gypsies, giant planets … Anything goes, really – surprise me with
your creativity.
Halloween Shrieks edited by Dorothy Davies
Explore all the aspects of Halloween, no holds
barred!
Hardboiled edited by John Thompson
Grab your brass knuckles,
your grandpa’s sawed-off scattergun and enter the fray. I’m looking for killer
looking (or not) dames that do some damage and killing, bank robberies gone
bad, bad or good guys getting theirs the hard way and can be old school or
modern settings. Make it tight, dark and ‘Hardboiled’.
Here Be Clowns II edited by Dorothy Davies
What goes on under the paint and wig, what is the
wild costume hiding, what secrets does a clown hold? Send dark, dark tales of
clowns on the rampage, committing mayhem and murder and all manner of unearthly
and horrible deeds—let's add to the world's paranoia of clowns!
Incense and Perfume edited by Chris Bartholomew
I want some really
amazing, awe-inspiring stories. Give me the cream of the crop. Most genres. Use
as much truth as you can. There are many wonderful resources out there full of
knowledge waiting for you. See what you can come up with... Maybe you'll find
something I don't know yet.
Love at First Bite edited by Danielle
Rose
Forbidden Attraction.
Eternal love. The lure of this ecstatic pleasure is undeniable. Will the road
to love be facile? Or will it prove to be the hardest path your character has
ever taken? I’m not too picky about the overall idea (as long as it’s
speculative in nature), but eventually, leave your readers with one question:
Is love really all you’ll ever need?
Legends and Lore edited by
Dorothy Davies
Monsters... Not run of the
mill vamps and zombies—think Japanese, German, Early North American
Aboriginals, African, many more! Obscure forgotten lore. They don’t have to be in
their own time period; I don't care who lives or dies; but... they must be
factual according to their lore.
Magickally Delicious edited
by Brianna Stoddard
Erotic stories (adults
only) with elements of fantasy or dark fantasy—strictly lesbian and bisexual
female stories, so little to no male contact is required. Anything other than
that I am willing to work with. Surprise me! Tease me with wild female fantasy!
I look forward to reading them all!
Modern Lovecraft edited
by Jake Johnson
Right now, the stars
could be right. Right now, something with too many teeth is crashing to Earth.
Right now, a man with an ancient book is summoning something that could end the
world. What sanity-blasting things lurk in our everyday lives? What would H.P.
Lovecraft have written about if he were alive today?
Neon and Blood edited
by Ron Koppelberger
I would like stories set
in the big city. Monsters and demons in the midst of the crowd, the busy
streets of a bustling city. You may use any sort of monster you like just as
long as it is frightening. Elements of modern society are welcome, leather,
studs tattoos etc…..not required but encouraged.
Retellings edited
by Rachel Towns
Think of the old stories like ‘Red Riding Hood’
and ‘Bluebeard’—make them your own. This could mean changing the time period,
the location, or even changing the focus character—whatever interesting idea
you have. Any genre is acceptable.
Shape Shifters edited
by Ron Koppelberger
What is a shape shifter?
Is it a monster or are the changes subtle tricks of light; smoke and mirrors or
demons from the darkest pits of hell? Describe the changes a shape shifter goes
through, what are they like—emotional beings or dark spirits seeking revenge,
relationships or just looking to blend in with our human society.
Sweet Dreams and Night Terrors edited
by Ron Koppelberger
I would like to see
stories set in the dream world. The stories can be the sweetest of dreams (No
erotica) or the worst night terrors. These stories can be based on dreams
you’ve had or heard about. Let us know what scares you or thrills you in the
dream world. Poetry welcome as well!
The Undead War edited
by John Thompson
Show me compelling stories about the survivors
and their normal everyday living and their dealings with the living dead. Show
me unique settings and characters. How did the zombie apocalypse happen? How do
the survivors cope? What about weapons? Is the Government still functional or
are they all Undead? Is there a ’safe haven’? The potential story-lines are
endless. Let’s keep them near future or past.
Undercurrents of Fear edited
by Ron Koppelberger
Fears, phobias and frightening occurrences of
terror—I would like your best story about fear, psychological, mythological,
horrific, monsters are good. Let me know what fear is to the lead in the story,
what they feel, see, hear when confronted by things going bump in the night. If
your lead is afraid of apples, tell a frightening story about apples.
Visions Across 20 Light Years edited by Chris Bartholomew
In September of 2010
scientists made a long awaited announcement. Orbiting a red dwarf star about 20
light years, is Gliese 581g, the first planet we detected within its star’s
habitable zone. I would like Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror/Thriller/Adventure
stories that explore this wondrous discovery—civilizations that develop, the
people that would live there, whether other species study the indigenous life
forms …
Werewolf versus Vampire edited by Brianna Stoddard
I want all kinds of
stories focusing on the dark and damned side of these creatures. Don't think
too much like "Underworld", that's too tame for this. Think of
battling clans with hatred for each other as well as themselves. Try to come up
with some really raw, edgy, even noir-type stuff. Give me anything you got!
1,000 to 5,000 word limit.
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