Deadline: February 2nd, 2026
Payment: 0.01c per word
Theme: Fantasy, speculative fiction, and horror, especially those steeped in Celtic mythology or featuring the Fair Folk
We are now accepting submissions for the third issue of our biannual magazine, with a special focus on Celtic folklore, fae enchantment, and writing advice.
We welcome:
Non-fiction articles exploring Celtic or Pagan traditions, faerie lore, seasonal rituals, or writing advice with a witchy or mythic twist.
Poetry and short stories in the realms of fantasy, speculative fiction, and horror, especially those steeped in Celtic mythology or featuring the Fair Folk in all their wild and wondrous guises.
Let your stories whisper with old magic. Let your poems sing of twilight realms. Let your essays and advice kindle the creative fire in others who walk the liminal path.
**If you have something that you think may fit that is outside of the specific word counts, please email us**
Word count : 750 words to 1500 words for fiction | 1000-2000 words for non fiction | 10-40 lines for poetry
Reprints : Yes
Simultaneous Submissions : No
Multiple Submissions : Yes. Each story must be in a separate attachment.
Publication : Ezine and Print. March 2026
Submission Window : November 4 2025 – February 2nd 2026
Author Compensation : 0.01c per word
How to Submit : See our submission guidelines for further formatting details.
Send your story as a .doc or .docx format to : [email protected]
Your email title should read: The Faerie Cat – [Title] – [Author Name]
Via: Iron Faerie Publishing.
