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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.
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Country of Publication & Year Established
 United States |
Established in 2000 |
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Publication Medium & Frequency
| EElectronic Publication | Electronic Publication | Unknown publication frequency. |
Fiction Temp Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
| Genre | Subgenres |
| GGeneral General | |
| FFantasy Fantasy | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
| HHorror Horror | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Psychological. |
| SScience Fiction Science Fiction | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
| OOpen to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres | |
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.
- Topics:
- Open to all/most Topics, including: Other (May vary).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| FFlash Fiction Flash Fiction | Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| SSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Nonfiction Open
The Pedestal Magazine publishes reviews of full-length poetry collections (we are no longer able to review chapbooks). Please query.
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Styles:
- Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical.
- Topics:
- Literature/Books (Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| RReview Review | No specific word count limits known. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| SSemi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
Poetry Temp Closed
- Audience:
- Open to a broad Audience.
- Genres:
| Genre | Subgenres |
| GGeneral General | |
| FFantasy Fantasy | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
| HHorror Horror | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Psychological. |
| SScience Fiction Science Fiction | Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre. |
| OOpen to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres | |
- 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).
- Types/Lengths:
| Type | Length Details |
|---|
| PPoem Poem | No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces. |
- Payscale:
- We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
| PProfessional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem). |
- Submissions:
| Electronic | Postal | Reprints | Simultaneous | Media |
|---|
| OK | No | No | OK | Text format submissions |
- Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.
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