Taking Submissions: Foofaraw 2026 Window

Submission Window: January 1st – March 31st, 2026
Payment: Fiction: $0.01 per word. Poetry: $5.00
Theme: Stories must align, at least a tiny bit, to one of these two definitions: 1) a great fuss or disturbance about something very insignificant. 2) an excessive amount of decoration or ornamentation, as on a piece of clothing, a building, etc.

Guidelines

The anthology is an annual anthology (released in hardcover and ebook) based on the definition of “foofaraw.” Every piece must align, at least a tiny bit, to one of these two definitions:

1. a great fuss or disturbance about something very insignificant.
2. an excessive amount of decoration or ornamentation, as on a piece of clothing, a building, etc.

Response Time

All decisions will be made and writers will be notified by April 30th.

Word Limit:

Pay Rate:

• Fiction: $0.01 per word
• Poetry: $5.00

Language:

Rights:

We request first serial rights, non-exclusive, indefinite archival rights, and the right to publish in a limited print anthology and ebook. Any rights not used by the publisher within twelve months will return to the author.

Requirements:

• We do not accept multiple submissions from a single person at a time
• We do not accept previously published works
• We do not accept work created or assisted by AI

What are we looking for

• Fiction
• Comics
• Humor/Satire
• Poetry
• Essays
• and anything else that fits the vibe

Fiction

The general areas/genres of interest for fiction in foofaraw are:

• Magical Realism
• Speculative Fiction
• Sci-Fi
• Fantasy
• Literary
• LGBTQIA+
• Horror
• Mystery
• Noir
• Odd / Surreal/ Absurdist/Experimental

Via: Foofaraw.