“These regular anthologies ... are becoming essential volumes for fans of short fiction.”
— Scott Pack
Houses Borders Ghosts
After the pandemic forced us into a publishing hiatus in 2020, we're delighted to be back in action. Our new anthology is out now, and we are open for short fiction submissions for future volumes. To find out more, please sign up for our email newsletter using the box above.
Our new anthology is called Houses Borders Ghosts, and you can find out more, or order your own copy, here.
What is The Fiction Desk?
The Fiction Desk is an independent short story publisher, specialising in new fiction. Our regular anthologies include stories from debut and established authors, from the UK and around the world. We even publish the occasional ghost story. Find out more about The Fiction Desk here.
Submissions Opportunities
We welcome short story submissions from both new and established writers. If you'd like to send us your stories for potential publication, we strongly recommend reading our submissions guidelines and at least one of our anthologies before sending us your work.
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Introducing Volume 14: Houses Borders Ghosts
Our new anthology, Houses Borders Ghosts, is due for publication at the end of this month.
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Ten Years of Short Stories
It's the tenth anniversary of our first publication, Various Authors.
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Spring Submission Call
News of The Fiction Desk's latest submission call.
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Halloween Sale on Kindle Editions
This weekend we're running a sale on Kindle editions of all our anthologies.
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This Winter at The Fiction Desk
A guide to what's coming this winter from The Fiction Desk.