Blink-Ink About Home to the finest in contemporary 50-word fiction. Archived in the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University, Blink-Ink is a quarterly print journal publishing the best in stories of approximately 50 words since 2009. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterBlink-Ink's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableBlink-Ink's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveBlink-Ink's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 15 October 2026* (approx. 39 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 50 words; Up to 4 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Other: May vary.Theme:Coyote Stories (15 Oct 2026*)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. 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: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Blink-Ink 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 Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 24 reports from 15 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 11.6 mean avg | 10.0 median | 28 max days (572.2 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 25.00 % of submissions accepted (5.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 40.00 % 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: 75.00 % (13.1 avg. days per rejection) | 55.6 % personal, 33.3 % form, 11.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 1 response is pending (1 day waiting). 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 30 days. Most recent response reported was received on 05 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 03 Sep 2026. 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