Afterimages A project of Thirty West Publishing House (see other related projects). We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Afterimages is a literary magazine and newsletter for Thirty West Publishing House. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterAfterimages's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableAfterimages's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveAfterimages's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 113 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $5 ≦ 1000 words; $10 > 1000 words.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 31 December 2026* (approx. 113 days from now).3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: Up to 3,000 words. Essay: Up to 3,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing. Memoir.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $5 ≦ 1000 words; $10 > 1000 words; $15 for reviews, interviews and craft essays.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) Token payment. Details: USD $3 per poem, to a max. of $15 per poet.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @thirtywestph.comFacebook FacebookInstagram @thirtywestphThreads @thirtywestphX (Twitter) @thirtywestph Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Afterimages 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 Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 11 reports from 10 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 4 min | 34.3 mean avg | 32.0 median | 79 max days (24.9 std dev) Responses 90.91 % Acceptances: 36.36 % of submissions accepted (40.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 30.00 % 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: 54.55 % (25.3 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 83.3 % form, 16.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 9.09 % (79.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (26 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (18.2 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 28 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 12 May 2026. Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 21:46 UTC (2 hours, 59 minutes ago). 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! 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