DarkWinter Literary Magazine A project of DarkWinter Press (see other related projects). About DarkWinter Literary Magazine is an independent online publication which focuses on short fiction and poetry. Whether you're emerging or established, we want your weird, your traditional with a twist, your humour, your dark thoughts, or your elation. We’re open to anything—just make it interesting. Make us think Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterDarkWinter Literary Magazine's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableDarkWinter Literary Magazine's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveDarkWinter Literary Magazine's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 14 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 14 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @darkwinterlitmagX (Twitter) @darkwinterlit For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope DarkWinter Literary 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: All Categories Fiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 16 reports from 15 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 | 17.1 mean avg | 4.5 median | 105 max days (33.2 std dev) Responses 87.50 % Acceptances: 81.25 % of submissions accepted (10.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 86.67 % 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: 6.25 % (22.0 avg. days per rejection) | 100.0 % personal, 0.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 6.25 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 6.25 % (105.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 6.25 % (0.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 4 responses are pending (2 min | 2.3 mean avg | 2.0 median | 3 max days waiting | 64.3 std dev) from 4 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 25 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 May 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:11 UTC (18 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. 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