Gaslamp Pulp operates as a submission portal for two distinct publishing arms: Nat 1 Publishing, which acquires speculative fiction, and Audience Askew, which publishes literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. This call is for complete works under 20,000 words—a length that accommodates chapbooks, children's books, and novelettes, but excludes full-length novels. There is no submission fee, and the deadline is fixed at October 31, 2026. The guidelines are explicit about what the press will not consider: work that glorifies sexism, racism, ageism, ableism, or other forms of discrimination; AI-generated content; previously published material (though personal blogs, websites, and Reddit are exempt); fan fiction or any work infringing on existing copyright; and resubmissions of books previously rejected by either Nat 1 Publishing or Audience Askew. Simultaneous submissions are permitted, provided the author notifies the press immediately upon acceptance elsewhere. Submissions are read blind. Authors must remove all identifying information from the manuscript and file name. This practice signals a commitment to evaluating the work on its own terms, without regard to the author's identity or prior publication history. The press does not specify advances, royalties, or distribution terms in this call; writers should expect to inquire directly about contractual details upon acceptance.