Submission Guidelines

Thank you for considering KaleidoScript for submission of your short story!
While we do not offer payment for contributions, we do encourage you to include a short bio and contact details to promote yourself to our readership.
We also do promote your stories to our audiance online, through email marketing and on our social networks.

We look forward to reading your unique stories!

Submission Process

- Submit your document with the form on this page. Be sure to include all details requested.
- Include your bio (no more than 150 words), and your contact information at the end of your story.
- You can submit a photo relevant to your story (landscape) and a bio photo (portrait).

- Once your story is submitted, we will let you know whether or not your story will be published in KaleidoScript.
- If we like your story and no edits are required, we will advise you via email.
- If we like your story but feel it needs editing, we will provide you with feedback and the option to have your story edited professionally for a fee of $25. If your story  needs developmental editing, we will discuss this with you and an additional fee will apply. 

Content Guidelines 

Kaleidoscript features a blend of fiction and nonfiction.
Submissions should fit into one of the following categories:
💎 Memoirs
💎 Mystery
💎 Fantasy
💎 Inspirational
💎 Romance
While we prefer these categories, we understand that stories can overlap with other genres. Please ensure your written content blends fiction with reality.
We don't accept articles, or learning material. This magazine is purely about stories.
We prefer inspirational stories or those of truth, whether they are fictional or real. 

Submission Format 

All submissions should be in electronic format, preferably .doc or .docx.
Use a standard font and size (e.g., Times New Roman, 12pt).
Please do not format your word document. Keep the paragraphs as left aligned.

Word Count

Fiction and Nonfiction: up to1,500
Flash Fiction: up to 1,000 

Topic Selection 

Keep an eye on our website or guidelines for specific theme updates. Submissions should align with the current theme, if specified. 

Originality 

Submissions must be original work created by the author. Previously published work, including on personal blogs or social media, is generally not accepted. 

Content Restrictions

 We do not accept submissions that contain erotic romance, content considered R-rated, including profanity or abuse of any kind. 

Editing 

Please edit and proofread your work thoroughly before submission. Well-edited submissions have a better chance of being accepted.
We offer editing services. Please check the box in the form and make the payment if you wish your story to be edited. 

Collaborative Work 

If your submission includes contributions from multiple authors or artists, please provide their names and roles. 

Publication Guarantee 

Submitting your story does not guarantee it will be published in the magazine. We reserve the right to select and publish works that align with our editorial vision. 

Response Time 

We will respond to your submission within 2 weeks. Please be patient. 

Age Limitations

By providing us with your data, you warrant to us that you are over 15 years of age.

Legal Considerations 

Ensure that your submission does not infringe on any copyrights or legal issues. By submitting your work, you confirm it is your own and grant Kaleidoscript the right to publish it. 

How to contact us

You can contact KaleidoScript at any time if you have any questions about guidelines.

You may contact us via the support/contact us form on the Website.