Submission Guidelines
We are currently especially interested in seeing non-fiction or academic submissions of all types.
Les Bonnes Fees is open to thoughts from here, there, and everywhere. We do have a couple of guidelines, though:
Language—we’re not much for censorship at Les Bonnes Fees so we’re not banning inappropriate language outright. We prefer to keep it clean but, if you can make a case for the inclusion of a word or words, write to us. Hate language is never okay.
Word limits—the internet is a wonderful thing. Space is not an issue at Les Bonnes Fees, so we don’t have hard and fast word limits. If something feels too long to us, though, we will ask the author to trim it as appropriate.
Reprints—are fine. It’s hard enough to be a writer without worrying over first rights, second rights, and multiple reprints.
Rights—we buy one time rights, though works are archived. Contact for more details.
Bio—authors and artists should include a short biographical statement, including email and website as appropriate.
Format—we work with macs and pcs, in several programmes, so most formats are fine, as is copying and pasting. If you’re unsure, contact for more details.
All submissions should be sent to les.bonnes.fees@gmail.com. Questions? Post in the comments section of our weblog, or email us at les.bonnes.fees@gmail.com.
Fiction
Les Bonnes Fees is primarily a fairy tale magazine–as such, we are open to fiction submissions, as long as they relate to fairy tales in some way.
- Retellings—please note the original source of the story and include a paragraph about how you came to write a retelling.
- Modern and Original Fairy Tales—fairy tales are fluid. They evolve. They inspire. They influence. At Les Bonnes Fees, we enjoy reading new fairy tales. If you have been affectd by a certain tale, please include a paragraph about how you came to write your present work.
- Poetry—Les Bonnes Fees does publish poetry; we ask only that you recognise poetry appreciation is subjective. What resonates for you may not resonate for us.
Prose—$.01 - $.03 per word up to 3000 words. Poetry—$.50 per line, up to 30 lines.
Non-fiction
Les Bonnes Fees welcomes non-fiction of all sorts. If you have an idea, pitch it.
- Reviews—no hard and fast word limits, but the shorter, the better. Books pertaining to fairy tales, folklore, and some fantasy (including but not limited to urban fantasy, magic realism, and speculative) are preferred.
- Commentaries—these are notes on and about a specific fairy tale. We read everything we receive, but those works which are well researched are more likely to achieve publication. Reactions and personal memoir relating to the magazine’s general theme are also welcome, though we ask you note this is in the subject line.
Prose—$.01 - $.03 per word, up to 3000 words.
Art
Art submissions are welcome. Please send as a .jpg, or email us a link.
Due to the subjective nature of artwork,we are uncomfortable posting a hard-and-fast rate; as such, art payments will be calculated on a per project basis. Multimedia work is also welcome.
General guidelines are as follows:
- Photographs—$10 - $20 per piece
- Illustrations and other media—$20 - $75 per piece
- Cover Art—$75, with featured artist profile.