Cold Caller Magazine About Cold Caller is a publisher of crime and mystery fiction, and we define those terms broadly. We're looking for stories of bad decisions and worse consequences; unlucky losers who can't catch a break; grifters and con men convinced they're about to score big; good men and women who have very good reasons to do terrible things. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Cold Caller Magazine's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingCold Caller Magazine's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveCold Caller Magazine's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Mystery/Crime Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $125.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 Cold Caller 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 74 reports from 59 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 71.0 mean avg | 75.0 median | 156 max days (42.6 std dev) Responses 93.24 % Acceptances: 1.35 % of submissions accepted (1.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 1.69 % 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: 91.89 % (73.4 avg. days per rejection) | 2.9 % personal, 85.3 % form, 11.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.76 % (40.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 10 responses are pending (6 min | 59.3 mean avg | 25.0 median | 161 max days waiting | 130.5 std dev) from 10 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 180 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 180 days have passed. Submissions are acknowledged within 8 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 UTC (less than a minute 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! 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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