The wolf has been a creature of mythology and legend since humans first told stories. Feared and reviled, or worshipped and loved, the wolf symbolizes wildness and power. In Spirit of the Wolf, we’re hoping to capture the wolf in new stories that celebrate their wildness and freedom, their magic and mysticism.

 

We’re looking for well-constructed speculative fiction stories where wolves play a major role. The only thing we do not want to see is Wolves as evil.

 

Proceeds from sales of Spirit of the Wolf will be donated to Mission Wolf located in Westcliffe, Colorado. Check them out at: missionwolf.org

 

 

Break the story-writing rules if you want. If you use a tried-and-true plotline, twist it in an original and interesting way. Original stories are preferred. Query for reprints.

 

ALL writers are encouraged to submit. Doesn’t matter if you’re a pro with years of credits, a beginner just starting out, or a teenager - please feel free to send the editor a story. In your cover email, please tell the editor a bit about yourself and a quick one-line synopsis of the story. Include genre. If experimental, please explain the type or how so the editor doesn’t edit out the form or reject it out of hand. Thank you.

 

In the Subject line please put Submission: Spirit of the Wolf: Title of your story: Your name. Attach as a .rft file, please send to: editor@wolfsingerpubs.com

 

Submissions Open:  Nov 1, 2024 (DO NOT SUBMIT PRIOR TO THIS DATE)

Submissions Close:  Mar 31, 2025

 

Release Date:   Summer 2025

Payment:  $20.00 flat rate. (Proceeds from sales will be donated to Mission Wolf)

 

Will accept all speculative fiction genres (note humor is a plus)

No fan fiction, shared universes, or continuing serials.

PG-13 rating, please.

No erotica.

No simultaneous submissions.

 

Length 2500-7500 words. Times Roman 12.

Standard manuscript submission formatting must be used.

Visit https://www.wolfsingerpubs.com/standard-formatting for more information on our formatting requirements. Any manuscripts submitted incorrectly will be rejected.

 

Bios will be required if your story is accepted. Please write them in third person. Approximate length under 250 words.