Superlative The Literary Journal See other projects related to this listing. About We publish quality, innovative work by emerging short story writers and poets, in order to promote new, developing authors and the art of the short story and poetry to readers worldwide. We are delighted with every piece we publish, but our main aim is to nurture emerging talent and newly-established writers, to keep writing alive for future generations.We take great pride in literary loyalty, and try to give our authors the best possible experience, promoting them as widely and fully as we are able. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is GBP £9 (above average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2020 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterSuperlative's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingSuperlative's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveSuperlative's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Transgressive.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Back to School (15 Sep 2026*)Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: GBP £50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Nonfiction Closed Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Transgressive.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Back to School (15 Sep 2026*)Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: GBP £50.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. 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 FacebookInstagram @superlative_literary_journalX (Twitter) @Superlative_Lit For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Superlative 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 Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 19 reports from 16 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 12 min | 42.9 mean avg | 28.0 median | 134 max days (40.4 std dev) Responses 84.21 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 84.21 % (45.8 avg. days per rejection) | 68.8 % personal, 18.8 % form, 12.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 15.79 % (29.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 10 responses are pending (9 min | 86.1 mean avg | 72.0 median | 170 max days waiting | 77.1 std dev) from 10 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (21.1 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) The most common submission fee paid: GBP £5.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 26 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 20:09 UTC (2 hours, 31 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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