Electric Literature See other projects related to this listing. About Electric Literature is a nonprofit digital publisher with the mission to make literature more exciting, relevant, and inclusive. We are committed to publishing work that is intelligent and unpretentious, elevating new voices, and examining how literature and storytelling can help illuminate social justice issues and current events. We are particularly interested in writing that operates at the intersection of different cultures, genres, and media. Important: They accept cultural criticism year round, but open to general non-fiction periodically. As always, check their current guidelines before submitting. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2009 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: 2,000 - 6,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Humorous, Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Memoir.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $100.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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:Bluesky @electricliterature.comFacebook FacebookInstagram @electricliteratureX (Twitter) @ElectricLit For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Become a Member Electric Literature Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 41 reports from 37 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 43 min | 89.1 mean avg | 95.0 median | 219 max days (101.3 std dev) Responses 95.12 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 95.12 % (90.1 avg. days per rejection) | 18.0 % personal, 59.0 % form, 23.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 4.88 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 4.88 % (61.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 9 responses are pending (38 min | 73.8 mean avg | 81.5 median | 102 max days waiting | 147.4 std dev) from 9 different members This only includes pending reports from users who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 240 days. Submissions are acknowledged within 3 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Jul 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Apr 2025. 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 ProjectsBoth/And Essay Series CLOSEDThe CommuterElectric Literature Scholarship DNQOkey-Panky OPTED OUTRecommended Reading 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: 02 Jul 2025Last Audited: 02 Jul 2025 Date Added: 25 Jun 2009We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.