The Short Story:

The mystery/crime short fiction market is tiny and still based on paper magazine sales. It’s time to bring mystery stories into the 21st century.

The Long:

I am a writer, who mainly works in the Science Fiction genre. I write other things, too, but SF is where I began and it’s where I’ve done most of my short fiction submissions.

A few years back, the state of the science fiction and fantasy short fiction marketplace was abysmal. Magazines were folding right left and centre, and there were hardly any markets left for new writers to approach. People were, rightfully, worried.… Read the rest

The Short Story:

As of yesterday, I am trying to give constructive feedback when I decide to pass on a story submission.

The Long Story:

I was a writer before I was an editor, and I want Plan B to be a magazine that is supportive to writers. This is why I’m endeavouring to make the ‘zine a paying market, it’s why I read the stories before I read the cover letters. I don’t want to pre-judge based on experience or credits.

As I’ve been going through the submissions, I’ve struggled with what to say when I decide that a story isn’t right for Plan B.… Read the rest

A new short fiction magazine, devoted to all things mysterious, criminal, thrilling and suspenseful.

Beginning in March 2013, we intend to post one story per week, available to read online for free. Quarterly ebook anthologies will be made available to purchase, as well as an annual ebook subscription.

Plan B is running a fundraising campaign on IndieGoGo to support becoming a paying market for short mystery fiction. Ebooks, subscriptions and other special rewards are available as part of the pre-sale IndieGoGo campaign.

Writers: we are open for submissions now. Please read the guidelines, then send us your best mystery or crime story.… Read the rest