We don't like rules, except perhaps to break them, but we have a few guidelines which you should read before submitting your story to us:

• All work must be your own, entirely original and not previously published.
• We encourage submissions from writers across the globe but we only accept stories in English.
• Word counts should be from 2,500 words to 15,000 but every one of those words must count – no flab, please.
• We're looking for great literary/upmarket fiction which is plot-driven, has an original voice and is fresh and vibrant. To get an idea of our taste, the best thing to do it to read some of the stories we've published so far. There are free samples available for all stories.
• All submissions should be sent by email to submissions@shortfirepress.com and attached as a Word document (we only accept submissions by email so please don't send your story by post). Please tell us a bit about yourself and your writing background too so we can get to know you.