2025 Anthology

Share your story for the Conclave of Gods.

What should you write?

Novel Escapes is seeking bold, imaginative stories that reimagine the myths of the world. From the gods of Olympus to the Orishas of Oruba and Hindu Devas—all mythologies are welcome. We especially encourage stories from BIPOC and Queer writers, and we are excited to center #OwnVoices perspectives that reclaim and reinterpret cultural myths with authenticity, passion, and care.

Examples of mythology stories we’d love to include (but are not limited to):

🌿 Hindu Devas exploring solarpunk

🔥 Yoruba Orishas in fantasy settings

🌊 Polynesian gods on reclaimed islands

🌙 Indigenous deities in dystopian futures

🕯️ Forgotten gods of your own creation

We believe mythology is a shared inheritance—but also a deeply personal and cultural reflection. If you have a story that brings your ancestral, cultural, or personal mythos to life in a way only you can, we want to hear it.

We are also excited to welcome poetry into this anthology! Poems should also be mythos centered and should be 40 lines or less.

Submission Requirements

Short Stories: 5,000–15,000 words

  1. Poetry: Up to 40 lines

  2. Submissions must be query-ready—polished drafts that are ready for professional editing.

  3. All accepted works will undergo professional editing by the anthology team.

Formatting Guidelines:

  1. 12-point, sans-serif font (e.g., Arial, Calibri)

  2. Double-spaced, standard margins

  3. Submit as a Word document (.docx)

  4. All manuscripts should include a cover page with title and trigger warnings. These pages will not count toward the total word count. Manuscripts must not contain identifying information.

Authors may send more than one submission at a time. Each submission will be considered on its own merit.

Why Submit?

Conclave of Gods is more than a collection of stories. It’s a space to reclaim myth, reimagine the divine, and amplify voices often left unheard in mainstream publishing. We welcome writers from all backgrounds, but we especially seek #OwnVoices stories, and we prioritize submissions from BIPOC and Queer creators whose voices bring new light to ancient tales.

Let the gods speak through your words—whether they bless, curse, or simply remind us of our humanity.

The Fine Print.

Answers to FAQ’s. If your question isn’t here, please send us an email!

  • Simultaneous submissions are allowed, but authors must notify Novel Escapes immediately if a manuscript is accepted elsewhere.

  • No revisions are permitted during the judging period. Your submission will be professionally edited if it is accepted, and you will have a chance to submit a final doc before this time.

  • Rights revert back to the author 12 months after publication.

  • Each author chosen for the anthology will be given two author copies for themselves, and be given a comped pass to the debut gala, Conclave of Gods on November 1st. Authors are also given wholesale discount on future book purchases for their own sales.

  • No, not every story or poem submitted will get into the anthology. Rest assured, every submission will be judged on its own merit, without any identifying information from the author.