Mystery Magazine See other projects related to this listing. Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2024). We provide the following information as an archive. About At the cutting edge of crime fiction, Mystery Magazine presents original short stories by the world’s best-known and emerging mystery writers. The stories we feature in our monthly issues span every imaginable subgenre, including cozy, police procedural, noir, whodunit, supernatural, hardboiled, humor, and historical mysteries. Evocative writing and a compelling story are the only certainty. Country of Publication Canada Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 12 x per year Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cozy, Crime, HardboiledLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: CAD $0.02/word.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Subscribe Mystery Magazine 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 listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsDie Laughing: An Anthology of Humorous Mysteries CLOSED 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only