Submissions Guidelines
WE ARE NOW CLOSED TO SUBMISSIONS UNTIL THE END OF 2023 DUE TO A LARGE BACKLOG OF STORIES AND POETRY. THE CROCODILE IS NOT CONSTIPATED, JUST NEEDING THE PEPTO-BISMOL. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Stories: Anywhere up to 6000 words. If your story is above this amount, send the first 2000 words and a "synopsis" of the story (that sounds like a disease, doesn't it?) Don't try sending novels, they cause indigestion.
Contributors keep ALL rights to their work; we just archive it.
Poems: 45 lines maximum.
Being an e-Crocodile, all submissions he will read must be sent, with "Submission" in the subject line, via email to:
onceuponacrocodile@gmail.com
And paste your masterpiece into the body of the email, in black, 12pt. Times New Roman font. Make sure you proofread your work before sending it to us.
A little cover letter would be interesting, but don't summarise the story if it is under 6000 words. Surprises are nice. If you want feedback, request it in the letter.
The Crocodile aims to respond within one month, and you will be asked for a short biographical doohickey on acceptance. If you've heard nothing after a month, send a message to the same email address above but put "Query" in the subject line instead.
N.B: While acerbic or sarcastic humour is excellent, we draw a definite line at sexism, racism, or derogatory works about the LGBTQ community, including non-binary people.
The Crocodile can't pay writers now, though that may change in the future. He will promote your work on social media, because he has opposable thumbs.
Contributors keep ALL rights to their work; we just archive it.
Poems: 45 lines maximum.
Being an e-Crocodile, all submissions he will read must be sent, with "Submission" in the subject line, via email to:
onceuponacrocodile@gmail.com
And paste your masterpiece into the body of the email, in black, 12pt. Times New Roman font. Make sure you proofread your work before sending it to us.
A little cover letter would be interesting, but don't summarise the story if it is under 6000 words. Surprises are nice. If you want feedback, request it in the letter.
The Crocodile aims to respond within one month, and you will be asked for a short biographical doohickey on acceptance. If you've heard nothing after a month, send a message to the same email address above but put "Query" in the subject line instead.
N.B: While acerbic or sarcastic humour is excellent, we draw a definite line at sexism, racism, or derogatory works about the LGBTQ community, including non-binary people.
The Crocodile can't pay writers now, though that may change in the future. He will promote your work on social media, because he has opposable thumbs.
