Absolute Magnitude
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Profile: Absolute Magnitude is a quarterly magazine, which features science fiction short stories. This publication specializes in action/adventure science fiction and focuses on tightly plotted stories that are character driven.

Publication Needs: Absolute Magnitude specifically looks for character-driven action/adventure based science fiction stories. They do not use fantasy, horror, satire, or funny science fiction. AM states that, "Characters should be the driving force behind the action of the story, and should not be thrown in as an afterthought."

Story Length: Stories should be 1,000 - 25,000 words. Absolute Magnitude prefers works between 3,000 - 8,000 words.

Rights Purchased: Absolute Magnitude requires First English Language Serial Rights. All rights revert to the author upon publication.

Payment Terms: Payment is 2 - 6 cents per word upon publication. (Payment is also listed as 7 - 10 cents per word.)

Submission Guidelines: Submissions should be mailed to Absolute Magnitude. They do not accept e-mail submissions. Please refer to the guidelines for mailing information.

Response Time: No response time is noted.

Publisher's Notes: AM recommends sending only your best work.

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