The theme of this anthology is to have 1,764 stories by 1,764
writers of different names, which is 42 x 42 by 42 x 42 writers. Multi-subs are
okay as long as you use a pen name for each story (max of 4 stories per writer).
If you have to ask why the need of a pen name, kindly reread the first sentence
again.
Story rules:
Each story needs a title with approximately 42 characters
(between 40 and 44).
All stories need to be exactly 42 words.
All bios are in 3rd person and exactly 42 words
long.
Use this site: https://convertcase.net/
Note: Hyphens count as a word as do ellipsis so be careful.
The subject line of an email should include 42subs, the category,
and your initials. Examples:
42subs_mystery_bam
42SUB_mys_BM
Your middle initial will help differentiate you from others.
There are 42 categories, and the subject line helps us know which category’s
readers to send your work to, so please remember this part.
Each chapter has a cover. All of the covers have been
selected except for the Crime, Fight, and
book cover. If you are interested
in drawing one, email me: 42anthologysubs@gmail.com
The publication date is TBA, but once published, a token
amount will be donated to United Through Reading. Also, the 42 chapters have a
Story of Excellence Award. Award winners receive:
$0.42, which can be added to the anthology charity.
Story podcasts and read on YouTube by the author or possibly
an actor
A 42 Anthology Story of Excellence certificate
Writing the introduction to their chapter
Possibly more
We need about 300 stories to reach our goal. Please send us
something for consideration. Keep the guidelines in mind.
Pay: This anthology will come out in all possible formats. Unfortunately,
payment for all authors cannot be guaranteed. At this time, we have no plan to
pay authors aside from award winners mentioned and authors of the Craft of Writing category. We will, however, consider
paying authors if it is possible.
When you send us a story, you agree to the terms of the anthology
and to your work being published in the Project 42 Stories Anthology. The terms and submission link are here:
https://bamwrites.blogspot.com/2018/07/42-stories-anthology.html
Or just go through Submittable:
https://42storiessubs.submittable.com/submit/202427/400-stories-of-42-words-each-needed-for-anthology