Chrome Baby A project of Deep Sett Press (see other related projects). About The baby is chrome. This may be unsettling.This is a zine showcasing science fiction. We like to be difficult.We like to be evil. We like to be beautiful.Why do we write stories down at all? What horrifying event occurs in our brains when we touch pen to paper and finger to keypad?Can we really escape?Chrome Baby is a place where that strange midget of a tale no one else would love can come and find an evil home. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to people who don't identify as Israeli. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Slower Chrome Baby's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ApproachableChrome Baby's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveChrome Baby's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Absurdist, Dark, Experimental, Literary, Surrealist, Transgressive.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Absurdist, Dark, Experimental, Literary, Surrealist, Transgressive.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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 Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Chrome Baby 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 Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 59 min | 176.5 mean avg | 177.0 median | 238 max days (55.8 std dev) Responses 90.00 % Acceptances: 40.00 % of submissions accepted (159.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 44.44 % 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: 50.00 % (202.6 avg. days per rejection) | 20.0 % personal, 40.0 % form, 40.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 10.00 % (59.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 6 responses are pending (25 min | 120.0 mean avg | 128.0 median | 206 max days waiting | 751.0 std dev) from 6 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 29 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 03 Dec 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:10 UTC (1 hour, 35 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! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Chrome Baby Xmas Bairn DNQDeep Sett Press CLOSEDJew: the Zine DNQThe Los Angeles Review of Los Angeles 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. 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