Fractured Lit Flash Fiction Open A project of Fractured Lit (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterFractured Lit Flash Fiction Open's overall average response time is faster than most contests. Normal AcceptanceFractured Lit Flash Fiction Open's overall acceptance rate is within a normal range for contests. More ResponsiveFractured Lit Flash Fiction Open's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $2,000 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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 contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @fracturedlit.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @FracturedLitX (Twitter) @FracturedLit For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Fractured Lit Flash Fiction Open 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 52 reports from 49 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 15 min | 68.2 mean avg | 66.0 median | 189 max days (72.1 std dev) Responses 98.08 % Acceptances: 3.85 % of submissions accepted (157.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 4.08 % 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: 94.23 % (62.0 avg. days per rejection) | 20.4 % personal, 59.2 % form, 20.4 % unspecified | 7.7 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 1.92 % (126.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 8 responses are pending (31 min | 65.5 mean avg | 65.0 median | 85 max days waiting | 14.1 std dev) from 8 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 fee paid: USD $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:10 UTC (51 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! 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