4LPH4NUM3R1C A project of Zoetic Press (see other related projects). About Our podcast 4LPH4NUM3R1C drops new episodes twice a month.We're looking for speculative poetry and prose that work best when read out loud. Stuff that's unimpressive to the naked eye, but a treat for the naked ear. The kind of works that might fall flat on the page, but come alive with the right reader. Nouns that sing. Verbs that dance. Adjectives whose eyelids flutter. Adverbs that play the bongos while wearing a beret and cat-eye sunglasses. You know what we're saying. Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of Zoetic Press. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Audio Publication Audio PublicationPublished 24 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Faster4LPH4NUM3R1C's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More Approachable4LPH4NUM3R1C's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More Responsive4LPH4NUM3R1C's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $15 per accepted piece.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: Up to 50 lines; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $15 per accepted piece.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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. Go to publication's website Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @zoeticpress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookX (Twitter) @ZoeticPress Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope 4LPH4NUM3R1C 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. This project ranks among the 25 Most Approachable Fiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 346 reports from 285 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 | 24.3 mean avg | 22.0 median | 89 max days (17.4 std dev) Responses 95.38 % Acceptances: 27.46 % of submissions accepted (22.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 29.82 % 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: 67.92 % (26.0 avg. days per rejection) | 2.1 % personal, 97.9 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 4.62 % (8.4 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 19 responses are pending (1 min | 16.5 mean avg | 17.0 median | 29 max days waiting | 8.4 std dev) from 19 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 on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 16 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 06:10 UTC (3 hours, 35 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 ProjectsDear Horace Greeley CLOSEDDearly Beloved: An In Memoriam Anthology CLOSEDFrankenstein Anthology CLOSEDNonBinary ReviewPride and Prejudice Anthology CLOSEDUnbound Octavo 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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