Submission Guidelines

We’ve tried to make submitting work for the RomantiQueerotic Podcast as simple as possible. The form at the end of this page should walk you through all the steps and ensure that we can get started as quickly as possible. 

GENERAL GUIDELINES

If your story is selected, you may be asked to work with a story editor on edits or tweaks to ensure your story is as perfect for the show as it can be. Previously published or performed stories are fine, as long as you hold the rights to grant usage to Romantiqueerotic Podcast.

Only submit your own work. We can’t adapt stories without the permission of the author. 

We also can’t use existing IP. If you’re repurposing fanfic, for example, the character names, place names, and other recognizable aspects should be changed. 

By submitting a story, you’re granting us permission to adapt it. You will be notified if your story is selected. If you choose to withdraw permission, please notify us immediately.

PRIOR PUBLICATION

If your story submission has been posted online at any point, please provide us with a link so we can share the text version with our listeners.

LENGTH GUIDELINES

Flash Fiction/Poetry

Flash fiction is a bite-size piece that is used to cold-open an episode. These pieces are quick, impactful scenes.

Length: Generally no longer than 800 words with no minimum word count, but can include pieces up to 1200 words.

Short Fiction

Length: Stories between 1200 and 2499 words.

Standard Fiction

Length: Stories 2500 words and over.

*There’s no maximum word count, but incredibly long stories have to be exceptionally good for us to accept them due to show length considerations.

COMPENSATION

As we are still in the beta phase and compiling a list of potential collaborators and sponsors, everything is on a volunteer basis. However, once we release our two pilot episodes and start producing content regularly (Jan 2024 is the goal), we will introduce a sustainable fixed payment structure for all participants. The goal is fair compensation for every artist involved in the project, including writers and voice talent.

RIGHTS & LEGAL

Authors retain full rights to any story or script performed on RomantiQueerotic Podcast. We do request a 3-month audio exclusivity period during which time your story will not be performed on any other podcast or in any audio narrative medium without written permission from Zen Ironman Productions.

Stories may be published in text form by the author at any time. Zen Ironman Productions does not retain the rights to publish or distribute your story outside of the audio performance and promotion of the podcast without written permission from the author. Audio production of your story remains the property of Zen Ironman Productions and may not be altered, sold or distributed outside of RomantiQueerotic Podcast without prior written permission.