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Pedestal Magazine 258

About

As editors of Pedestal Magazine, we intend to support both established and burgeoning writers. We are committed to promoting artistic diversity and celebrating the voice of the individual.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. Look for the fees icon.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2000

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency.

Fiction Open Fee-based

Dates:

Open to fee-based fiction submissions through 02 June 2024* (approx. 25 days from now). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General General
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Psychological.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable (submission manager).
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Nonfiction Open

The Pedestal Magazine publishes reviews of full-length poetry collections (we are no longer able to review chapbooks). Please query.

Dates:

Open to nonfiction submissions through 02 June 2024* (approx. 25 days from now). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Review ReviewNo specific word count limits known.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical.

Topics:

Literature/Books (Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines).

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable (submission manager).
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.


Poetry Open Fee-based

Dates:

Open to fee-based poetry submissions through 02 June 2024* (approx. 25 days from now). 0

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General General
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Psychological.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre.
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Lengths:
Poem PoemNo line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.
Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry, Formal verse, Long poetry, Short poetry.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).

Payment:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

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.

Pedestal Magazine Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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.
AccuracyWe have received 138 reports from 95 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported0 min | 15.7 mean avg | 11.5 median | 42 max days (10.1 std dev)
Responses99.27 %
Acceptances5.07 % of submissions accepted (22.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 7.37 % 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.
Rejections94.20 % (15.4 avg. days per rejection) | 15.4 % personal, 53.1 % form, 31.5 % unspecified | 4.4 % shortlisted
Non-Responses0.72 %
Lost/Returned-
Never Responded-
Withdrawals0.72 % (6.0 avg. days per withdrawal)
Pending7 responses are pending (1 min | 1.3 mean avg | 1.0 median | 2 max days waiting | 0.5 std dev) from 7 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

The editors will try to make a decision within 42 days.
Do not query on the status of your submission before 56 days have passed.
The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. (64.5 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 100.0 % paid fees.)
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 14 Mar 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Mar 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 06 May 2024
Last Audited: 12 Feb 2024 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 29 Jul 2005

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