ELDER THINGS EXPEDITIONS
GUIDELINES
Open period: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025
Elder Things Expeditions is the seventh in our Lovecraftian anthologies. In it, we explore three sections of time in exploration of Antarctica leading to revelations about the nature of the denizens, normal and paranormal, residing there. Reference can be made to funding by Miskatonic University, but be careful how you deal with the names and events that may be protected by copyright.
If you need an idea of what we're looking for, we refer you to Lovecraft's story At The Mountains of Madness. Full text of the story can be found at “www.hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/mm.aspx”. There are multiple videos on YouTube and other outlets with narrative versions.
The Past
From 1700 to 1960, multiple expeditions by several organizations ventured into the Antarctic wilderness with mixed success. We want your take on an expedition not previously known. References to previously published material in the Mythos is acceptable, but avoid plagiarism. This will be monitored closely for copyright protection issues
The Present
From 1960 to 2100, expeditions have been and will be sent to the white wasteland. Bases will be constructed, developed, and possibly destroyed. We want your ideas on how this was or will be accomplished and the ultimate fate of such.
The Future
2100 and on will see a continuation of explorations and probably eventual settlement of Antarctica through technological advancements. How will this turn out? Will there be a final confrontation with the Elder Things that inhabit the mystery continent or will humanity meet its end?
THE DETAILS
Up to Five (5) stories in each time period
will be selected for publication.
Word count shall be from 3000 to 6000, with shorter not considered but longer by arrangement. Payment shall be 8 cents per word for the first 3000 words and 3 cents per word thereafter.
No multiple or simultaneous submissions.
No reprints.
Original work only.
Contracts on work accepted will contain a statement that no Artificial Intelligence was used in the composition of the work. If you cannot sign a contract stipulating that, please do not submit work.
Four (4) pieces of interior art
will be selected for publication
Art should be black and white, suitable for 9 X 12 page size, 300 dpi or better resolution, JPG or PNG format. Payment shall be $100 per piece accepted.
No multiple or simultaneous submissions.
No reprints.
Original work only.
Contracts on work accepted will contain a statement that no Artificial Intelligence was used in the composition of the work. If you cannot sign a contract stipulating that, please do not submit work.
COVER ART
Cover art should be full color, preferably RGB, suitable for 11 X 18 page size, 300 dpi or better resolution, JPG format. Payment shall be $400.
No multiple or simultaneous submissions.
No reprints.
Original work only.
Contracts on work accepted will contain a statement that no Artificial Intelligence was used in the composition of the work. If you cannot sign a contract stipulating that, please do not submit work.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Submissions of all work should be to elder.things.expeditions@gmail.com. Any work submitted must be through an attachment. Work received in the body of the email alone will be deleted unconsidered. Responses to submissions may take up to 90 days. Inquire afterward.
Publication is scheduled for June 2025. Direct questions to the above email. Editor is H. David Blalock