Feign See other projects related to this listing. About Feign is an online literary magazine for fiction and operates out of Reno, Nevada.Inspired by the city’s gambling roots, Feign seeks fiction that takes risks. Feign seeks stories that entertain, surprise, and devastate. Feign wants stories that are inventive, and they may even arrive with their cards face down. Imaginative stories, ones that hurt like nearly drawing that royal flush. Stories that make us go all in, leaving us either gutted by a lost chance or soaring with luck. They may bluff to throw us off, but ultimately through the pretense, we see the joker’s heart. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 24 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Feign's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingFeign's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. Less ResponsiveFeign's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $50.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @feignlitmag For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Feign 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 22 reports from 22 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 14 min | 66.5 mean avg | 71.0 median | 130 max days (34.7 std dev) Responses 50.00 % 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: 50.00 % (78.8 avg. days per rejection) | 81.8 % personal, 18.2 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 4.55 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 4.55 % (130.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 45.45 % (47.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 18 responses are pending (0 min | 68.5 mean avg | 74.5 median | 149 max days waiting | 49.6 std dev) from 18 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 84 days. (36.4 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 84 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 84 days have passed. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 12:55 UTC (57 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 Reign Prize for Excellence in Fiction Charges fees for all submissions 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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