Rat Bag Lit: Micro Fiction Gold Star Program Gold Star Free Tip Jar Option

Deadline: Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:59 PM EST (in 5 days, 13 hours).

Micro Fiction. Unthemed. Maximum 300 words. For digital publication – pays .01 a word, up to $3. No reprints

You may submit 1 micro this month.

We pay via PayPal only and cannot make exceptions.

We often send reader's notes, some of which may be rat-themed and unhinged. You can opt out of receiving reader's notes by including a note in your cover letter.

Category: Fiction
File types: .doc, .docx
Number of Pieces: 1 piece

Anonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are not allowed.
Multiple entries are not allowed.
AI-assisted works are not allowed.

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