Tales Anthology Series A project of The Writer's Workout (see other related projects). About This themed anthology welcomes fiction and poetry from writers around the world. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Tales Anthology Series's overall average response time is slower than most anthologies. More ChallengingTales Anthology Series's overall acceptance rate is lower than most anthologies. More ResponsiveTales Anthology Series's overall rate of non-response is lower than most anthologies. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 15 September 2026 11:59 PM UTC (in 9 days).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:The Archives (15 Sep 2026 23:59 UTC)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 15 September 2026 11:59 PM UTC (in 9 days).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 50 lines.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:The Archives (15 Sep 2026 23:59 UTC)2Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:X (Twitter) @writersworkout Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Support on Ko-fi For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Tales Anthology Series 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. This project ranks among the Most Personable Fiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 87 reports from 76 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 102.0 mean avg | 80.0 median | 232 max days (83.1 std dev) Responses 93.11 % Acceptances: 9.20 % of submissions accepted (77.8 avg. days per acceptance) | 10.53 % 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: 83.91 % (106.4 avg. days per rejection) | 89.0 % personal, 11.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.90 % (45.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 14 responses are pending (2 min | 38.6 mean avg | 35.0 median | 130 max days waiting | 33.4 std dev) from 14 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (29.7 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 02 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 18:04 UTC (4 hours, 48 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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! Related ProjectsFiction Potluck ContestOur Pandemic Anthology CLOSEDWayWords Literary JournalWrite Track Competition CLOSEDThe Writer's Games Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. 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