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Down & Out Books

Down & Out Books

DeadlineOpen anytime (no fixed deadline)
Pay / prize
Terms on offer
Entry fee
Free
Length
50,000+ (send first 10,000)
Eligibility & notes
Dark, raw, existential noir. No cozies, YA, domestic thrillers or standard procedurals. Email downandoutsubmissions@gmail.com. Response 6–12 weeks.
Last checked
2026-10-28

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