Cosmic Horror Monthly (CHM) See other projects related to this listing. About CHM is a small press headquartered in Oklahoma city. We want to drive cosmic horror and weird fiction into the future while paying homage to the golden age of pulp literature. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterCosmic Horror Monthly's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableCosmic Horror Monthly's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. ResponsiveCosmic Horror Monthly's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 117 days from now) through 07 January 2027.6Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Science Fiction Horror, Weird/New WeirdLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.03/word.Submissions:Method: Moksha submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Non-fiction essays that explore weird and cosmic horror concepts. “Weird and cosmic horror concepts” means everything from Lovecraft and his contemporaries to the role of pessimism in horror to a personal essay about the ways weird literature has interacted with your life.Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 January 2027* (approx. 117 days from now) through 07 January 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.03/word.Submissions:Method: Moksha submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Poetry Closed Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Dark, Fantastical.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $20 for interior art; $100 for cover art; both negotiable.Submissions:Method: Moksha submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Shop their Store Support on Patreon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Cosmic Horror Monthly 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 92 reports from 72 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 4 min | 48.6 mean avg | 39.0 median | 144 max days (40.4 std dev) Responses 93.48 % Acceptances: 11.96 % of submissions accepted (108.2 avg. days per acceptance) | 15.28 % 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: 81.52 % (40.6 avg. days per rejection) | 2.7 % personal, 84.0 % form, 13.3 % unspecified | 12.0 % shortlisted Non-Responses 1.09 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 1.09 % (126.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 5.43 % (17.2 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 6 responses are pending (60 min | 65.2 mean avg | 65.0 median | 66 max days waiting | 680.3 std dev) from 6 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 31 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 13:03 UTC (4 hours, 7 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 ProjectsAseptic and Faintly Sadistic: An Anthology of Hysteria Fiction CLOSEDCosmic Horror Monthly Patreon Exclusive FictionMicro Madness 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. 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