Website
Type Of Publisher
Magazine
Genres Published
Essays, Fiction, Visual Art
Year Established
2020
Address
Clovis, New Mexico
Name
G. Michael Rapp/Gregory Rapp
Title
Editor-in-Chief/Publisher
Email
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Free Radicals developed as a thought experiment concerning the nature of publishing in the speculative fiction (and even nonfiction) magazine, journal, and zine market. Although Free Radicals won't accept all submissions that come its way, it will try to help those writers struggling to find their voices and style. It will also offer a guiding hand when it comes to craft, all the while moving forward to become a serious competitor in the speculative writing (short-form) market. Free Radicals doesn't see rejection mills and half-assed interactions with fledgling artists/writers as responsible members of the literary community, and we hope to change that. We are looking for speculative fiction that is character-driven, just as much as it is idea-driven. We are looking for speculative nonfiction that is interrogative and insightful. We are looking for plots that are intriguing and avoid terrible clichés. We are looking for speculative nonfiction that asks tough questions, following the initial “What if?” question that started it all. We are looking for a better representation of those who have been left behind in mainstream speculative writing. We are looking for speculative writings that keep us on the edge of our seats. We are looking for an experience as well as something that is entertaining. We are looking for the future of speculative writing.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Do You Have Any Cover Letter Advice?
Yes, be yourself. Don't try to impress us with your vocabulary. Instead, show us your unique visions, ideas, and approaches to speculative writings, either fiction or nonfiction in nature.
What Do You Look For In A Submission?
We are looking for speculative nonfiction that asks tough questions, following the initial “What if?” question that started it all.
What Advice Do You Have For First-time Submitters?
Be yourself. Submit your best (i.e., polished) work. Follow the guidelines. E-mail us if you have questions.
Who Is Your Ideal Reader?
Someone who enjoys exploring "What if?" questions and chasing them down rabbit holes.
