A Warm Mug of Cozy Blog A project of A Warm Mug of Cozy (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (April 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About A Warm Mug of Cozy was initially launched in October 2022 to promote cozy mysteries. Now, the project accepts all genres.We define cozy stories as stories that promote kindness, community, comfortable settings (e.g. bakeries, libraries, nature…), rich sensory descriptions, and character growth, while staying away from gory and graphic details. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for donations. Country of Publication International Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished on a rolling basis AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Mystery/Crime Subgenre: CozyLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are 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. Their website was not functioning on our last visit.Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Support on Ko-fi A Warm Mug of Cozy Blog 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 listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAurora & Blossoms PoArtMo AnthologyAurora & Blossoms PoArtMo Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsAuroras & Blossoms Anthology: The 5 Years & Counting CLOSEDAuroras & Blossoms Creative Arts Journal CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsAuroras & Blossoms Creative Literary Journal CLOSEDThe Auroras & Blossoms Haiku Anthology CLOSEDAuroras & Blossoms Magazine CLOSEDAuroras & Blossoms NaPoWriMo Anthology CLOSED Charges fees for some submissionsAuroras & Blossoms PoArtMo Blog CLOSEDAuroras & Blossoms Poetry Journal CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsNo Longer Ignored Anthology CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsPoArtMo Anthology Youth Edition CLOSEDThe PoArtMo MagazineA Warm Mug of Cozy Anthology Series BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsWhat Inspires You? Anthology CLOSEDWritten in a Flash Anthology CLOSED Charges fees for all submissions 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. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only