Publication: Apex Magazine
Topic(s): Speculative fiction, sci-fi culture, fantasy writing, author experiences, genre analysis
Rate: $100 per article
Name of Editor: Lesley Conner, Editor-in-Chief
Submit Via: Email (apexmagazinenonfiction@gmail.com)

Apex Magazine is currently accepting nonfiction pitches from freelance writers with strong ideas about speculative fiction. This opportunity is ideal for writers working in science fiction, fantasy, and speculative storytelling who want to explore the genre through essays, commentary, or personal experiences.

The editorial team is particularly interested in thoughtful nonfiction pieces that examine the culture, craft, and lived experiences surrounding speculative fiction. Writers can pitch essays about writing in the genre, reflections on speculative storytelling, commentary on sci-fi and fantasy communities, or critical perspectives on how speculative fiction shapes the way we imagine the future.

For writers searching for online writing jobs in speculative fiction, paid nonfiction writing opportunities, or sci-fi and fantasy magazine submissions, Apex Magazine is a respected publication with a long history in the genre publishing space.

Accepted contributors receive $100 per article. The publication has not announced a specific deadline, meaning pitches are currently open on a rolling basis until the editorial calendar fills.

Writers are encouraged to carefully review the full submission guidelines before pitching.

Full guidelines.

What They’re Looking For

Apex Magazine wants nonfiction that engages deeply with speculative fiction. Successful pitches may include:

• Personal essays about experiences within sci-fi or fantasy communities
• Analysis of themes and trends in speculative fiction
• Reflections on writing, publishing, or creating speculative stories
• Thoughtful commentary about the genre’s cultural impact

Writers with clear perspectives, strong storytelling, and original insights into speculative fiction will stand out.