Are there any best places to send short stories for free?

Some of the best places to send short stories are anthologies. There are often calls for submissions for themed anthologies. For example, horror anthologies might be looking for spooky short stories. Then there are university - run literary magazines. These can be great because they are often eager to showcase new talent. Also, websites dedicated to a particular genre, like Tor.com for speculative fiction, are good places to send your short stories as they attract readers specifically interested in that genre.

Yes, there are some online platforms like Wattpad. It's a free place where you can post your short stories. There are also some writing communities and forums that allow users to share their works for free. For example, Reddit has writing - related subreddits where you can submit your short stories and get feedback from other writers and readers.

Yes, Wattpad is a free platform. It's a large community where you can share your short stories. There are also platforms like Medium. While it has a paid membership option for some features, you can still freely submit and publish your short stories there and potentially reach a wide audience.

Some great places to send in fantasy stories are 'Fantasy & Science Fiction' magazine. It has a long history of publishing high - quality fantasy works. Another option is Tor.com. They are known for their love of all things speculative, including fantasy. And Clarkesworld Magazine also accepts fantasy submissions and has a wide readership.

Yes, there are. DeviantArt is free and while it's known for art, it also accepts short story submissions. You can get exposure to a creative community. Another free place is your own blog on Blogger or WordPress.com. It doesn't cost anything to set up and you can post your short stories as often as you like. Also, there are local writing groups' websites or online platforms that are free to use for members to post their short stories and get feedback from the local writing community.

The forest. It's full of mystery. There could be a short story about a hiker who gets lost in the forest and discovers a hidden, magical glade. The sounds of the forest, the different animals, and the changing seasons all add to the potential of a great story.

Sure. Wattpad is free and is a huge platform for short fiction. You can easily upload your stories there. Also, Medium has a free option for writers to publish their short works. Another free place is Tumblr, where you can start a blog for your short fiction without any cost.

Archive of Our Own (AO3) can also be a good place. While it's more known for fanfiction, which is a form of web - based writing, it's free. There are countless well - written stories in various genres here, and it has a large and diverse community.

Another free option is to submit to some online literary magazines that operate on a non - profit basis. For example, 'Rattle' offers free submission opportunities for poets and also accepts fiction at times. Also, many university - run literary journals are free to submit to. These journals often aim to promote new writing talent among students and the general public.

Yes, itch.io is a great free place for visual novels. As I mentioned before, it has a large number of free - to - play visual novels. These can range from short, simple stories to more complex and engaging ones. You can easily browse through the available free visual novels on the site and find ones that match your interests.