CafeLit Magazine A project of The Creative Cafe Project (see other related projects). About We’re looking for thought-provoking and entertaining stories, though ones which might be a tad different from what you normally read in a woman’s magazine. They should be the sort of length that would make easy reading whilst you drink a cup of coffee, even if you linger a while, but without you needing to rent-a-table. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 365 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterCafeLit Magazine's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableCafeLit Magazine's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveCafeLit Magazine's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 50 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Quirky.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment Occasionally pays royalties No monetary payment. Occasionally pays royalties. Details: Those included in the annual print volume receive royalties.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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. Go to publication's website Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @gillj.bsky.socialX (Twitter) @gilljames Support this Publisher: Support on Ko-fi For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope CafeLit Magazine 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 538 reports from 355 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 | 38.4 mean avg | 30.0 median | 480 max days (105.8 std dev) Responses 86.62 % Acceptances: 28.44 % of submissions accepted (39.9 avg. days per acceptance) | 27.32 % 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: 58.18 % (33.5 avg. days per rejection) | 3.5 % personal, 96.5 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.37 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 0.37 % (83.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 13.01 % (55.6 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 94 responses are pending (0 min | 130.5 mean avg | 86.5 median | 485 max days waiting | 152.7 std dev) from 68 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 30 days. (45.2 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 30 days.) The most common submission tip paid: GBP £3.00. (36.0 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 31 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 05 Sep 2026 12:09 UTC (54 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! 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