Bristol Noir See other projects related to this listing. About Bristol Noir is an independent not for profit indie publisher of curiously dark fiction, poetry and dirty realism. Founded by Bristol-based author, designer and artist John Bowie.Bristol Noir evolved out of John’s constant need to write and create. Inspired by the writing of Bukowski, the grit of the city and a longing for the harsh landscapes of his Northumberland home, it finally arrived in 2017.Initially set up as a creative outlet, for writing and artwork, it has rapidly grown into its own publishing label and popular e-zine showcasing the best new and established authors, worldwide.Bristol Noir is proud to support existing and new writers that don’t necessarily fit into the mainstream crime sections. Through its e-zine, it aims to publish, poetry, fiction, interviews and short stories showcasing exciting writing. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee range is GBP £10 to £15 (above average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2017 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterBristol Noir's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableBristol Noir's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveBristol Noir's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Mystery/Crime Subgenre: NoirLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: No specific word count limits known. Article: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Music: See guidelines. Visual Arts: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Mystery/Crime Subgenre: NoirLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Humorous, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. 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. Go to publication's website Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @noirbristolLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @noirbristol Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Bristol Noir 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. This project ranks among the Most Personable Fiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 98 reports from 72 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 | 12.0 mean avg | 12.0 median | 99 max days (11.3 std dev) Responses 94.90 % Acceptances: 67.35 % of submissions accepted (12.4 avg. days per acceptance) | 69.44 % 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: 27.55 % (12.4 avg. days per rejection) | 92.6 % personal, 3.7 % form, 3.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.10 % (4.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (3 min | 9.0 mean avg | 9.0 median | 15 max days waiting | 8.5 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 14 days. (33.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 14 days.) The most common submission fee paid: GBP £10.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 03 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 08 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 06:03 UTC (5 hours, 55 minutes ago). 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