Rumble
Submission Guidelines
Word limit for works of micro-fiction is 500 words, though we sometimes allow a little leeway if we really like the writing. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but we reserve exclusive publishing rights for the run of the issue. If after that time you wish to have your story removed from our archives, simply send us an e-mail.
Because we allow simultaneous submissions it is your responsibility to contact us immediately if your story has been accepted elsewhere.
Previously published works are strictly VERBOTEN!
Submissions are no longer limited to one story or poem per issue. As of August 2006, you may submit 3 stories and/or three poems in a 30 day period. We are never closed to submissions.
Please format your stories in paragraphs for e-consumption with double line-spacing between them. Use proper capitalization unless you are Kurt Vonnegut or Thomas Wolfe (hint: you are not). Cut and paste your submission into the body of an e-mail, or attach as an .rtf or .doc file, and send your artwork as an attachment. Please type SUBMISSION in caps in the subject line of your e-mail.
Please include a short bio with your submission. If your submission is chosen it will be published on a separate bio page. We will also publish your website or weblog link, plus links to published stories if you include them, and they will remain permanent links on the rumble site when the issue is archived.
We politely request that you use Microsoft Word or a similar program to check your story or poem for spelling and grammar errors before submitting.
Unfortunately Rumble cannot pay for publication rights. We are a very small web magazine and generate no income. We strongly believe quality writing deserves more than recognition and a place on a web page, but at this time that is all we can offer you.
Update (February 07) Because of high levels of spamming on Yahoo e-mail accounts, we've acquired a new e-mail address for submissions:
rumble dot microfiction at gmail dot com
You may still use the old e-mail address (headsfromspace at yahoo.com) but you risk having your e-mail deleted unread from the bulk folder.