Capricious This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (November 2020) About Capricious publishes short speculative fiction and essays about speculative fiction and related topics. Country of Publication & Year Established New Zealand Established in 2015 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year Collapse section Fiction On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: SlipstreamLengths: Short Story: 3,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 3,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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 Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Shop their Store Capricious 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! 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