motherboard Anthology A project of Fifth Wheel Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (April 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About Here are some jumping off points if you're looking for inspiration:digitization • technology • internetisms • meme culture • blogging • wikipedia holes • pixelation • digital hoarding • palm pilots • robotics • dreams of the demise of genAI • surveillance state • video games • adobe flash • touching grass • vine • the wayback machine • clippy • myspace • tech recycling • planned obsolescence • lasers • anonymity • precious metals • digital footprints • hard drive crashes Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Collapse section Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Image. Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Image. Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) Token payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Image. Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store motherboard Anthology Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 25 reports from 25 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 16.4 mean avg | 16.0 median | 29 max days (7.4 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 36.00 % of submissions accepted (17.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 36.00 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 64.00 % (15.6 avg. days per rejection) | 50.0 % personal, 50.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (12.0 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 03:33 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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