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These magazines\/anthologies pay $50 to $1,000 for fiction. A few also accept other genres, like non-fiction and poetry. They are open for submissions now, or will open soon. Deadlines are approaching quickly. – S. Kalekar<\/strong>

Imagitopia
<\/strong>This is a new podcast and ezine from Android Press<\/a>, and they only accept previously published fantasy stories.
Deadline: 30 September 2023
Length: Up to 5,000 words
Pay: $0.01\/word
Details here<\/a>, here<\/a>, and here<\/a>.
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Event<\/strong>
This Canadian magazine accepts fee-free submissions of fiction and poetry. For fiction, they want \u201ccompelling characters, plots that surprise us, narratives that move  us, stories that have something new to say.\u201d They accept non-fiction mostly via a contest, for which there is a submission fee.
Deadline: 30 September 2023 for fiction and poetry
Length: Up to 5,000 words for fiction, up to 8 poems
Pay: $40\/page for poetry and $35\/page for fiction, up to $500
Details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.

Toronto Journal
<\/strong>This journal publishes in print and sound. You can read about them here<\/a>. They accept short stories from anywhere in the world, and non-fiction pieces about local history (Toronto, the GTA, or surrounding areas \u2013 see guidelines).
Deadline: 1 October 2023
Length: Up to 7,500 words
Pay: $50
Details here<\/a>.

Dreamforge Anvil
<\/strong>This speculative fiction magazine is open for submissions now. \u201cWe like to see science fiction and fantasy stories with a positive vibe, where the human adventure is just beginning. Solar Punk and Hope Punk themed stories are welcome. We\u2019re open to all genres of science fiction and fantasy, as long as they are not focused on horror and\/or dark outcomes. This year, we\u2019re also looking for stories to meet our 2024 double issue theme of \u201cThe Grand Uplift.\u201d\u201d They have detailed guidelines on this theme, including, \u201cstories with: A dramatic turning point or event that sparks a wave of positive change and growth.
A powerful movement or process that brings about positive change on a large scale, such as social, economic, or cultural advancements\u201d, and more; also, \u201cStories for \u201cThe Grand Uplift\u201d will suggest an inspiring and momentous shift that benefits humanity, fostering a sense of hope, progress, and optimism.\u201dDeadline: 14 October 2023
Length: Up to 7,000 words
Pay: $0.08\/word
Details here<\/a>.

The Pig\u2019s Back<\/strong>
This Ireland-based journal publishes fiction and non-fiction, and will open a short submission window soon. They do not publish poetry. Please send work only during the reading period. 
Reading period: 1st<\/sup> to 15th<\/sup> October 2023
Length: 2,000-5,000 words
Pay: \u20ac300
Details here<\/a>.

Beyond The Bounds Of Infinity Anthology<\/strong>
This is a fiction anthology \u201cof cosmic horror and weird tales written by marginalized peoples whose experiences and worldviews have influenced their interpretation of dread. The anthology hopes to bring these diverse perspectives to the forefront of the horror community and, of course, make Lovecraft roll over in his grave!\u201d They want stories from Persons of Color, Persons of Native American Heritage, Persons identifying as LGBTQIA+, Persons with disabilities, Neurodivergent persons, Women, and Persons adhering to historically marginalized or persecuted religions.
Deadline: 15 October 2023
Length: 2,000-4,000 words
Pay: $0.08\/word
Details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feisty Felines and Other Fantastical Familiars
<\/strong>This is a fiction and poetry anthology by WordFire Press<\/a>. They want fantasy, science fiction, horror, suspense, humor, and romance, appropriate for up to a \u201cPG-13\u201d audience. Felines and or familiars (of other types) must be central to the work. \u201cWe’re familiar with familiars … or are we? Gifted adventurers across time and space have traveled with an animal familiar\u2014often a cat, but other fuzzy, scaly, or prickly creatures make appearances, too. These magical companions might lead their humans into mischief, help them out of a sticky situation, or provide opinionated commentary along the way. But when the wizards are away, the familiars will play. Feisty Felines and Other Fantastical Familiars<\/em>\u00a0is an original collection that shines the limelight on the sidekicks, the familiars. Familiars have lives of their own, a sense of humor, and a shadowy underbelly that we totally overlook. Does the Siamese cat companion develop powers of telekinesis \u2026 maybe to knock deadly potions off the counter? What happens when a rat studies to become a familiar in a class full of cats? Is the circus leopard really the puppet master who makes her handler look good?
They don\u2019t all have to be felines. What about unfamiliar familiars? A time-traveling elephant that never forgets a grudge against his warlock? A lowly earthworm horrified to find itself bonded for life to an ungrateful enchanter? \u2026 Make your stories humorous, dark, or heartwarming\u2014so long as the familiar is the central figure in the story.\u201d
Deadline: 15 October 2023
Length: Up to 5,000 words
Pay: $0.06\/word
Details here<\/a> and here<\/a>.
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A few other magazines that are open for submissions by writers of limited demographics are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n