Fiction Attic A project of Fiction Attic Press (see other related projects). About We have been publishing flash fiction, short stories, and essays online and in print since 2005. The publication began as a way to stay connected with the literary world when founder Michelle Richmond was a brand new mom, too exhausted to write but desperate to read. Intended to last a year, it has been going for two decades. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for some submissions. They charge fees for written work, except some types of nonfiction, except for ages 15-19. The fee range is USD $3 to $4 (average for magazines that charge). Important: Length requirements may vary. Check current restrictions before submitting. Submission Caps: They may close to free submissions if they reach their quota. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2005 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Fiction Attic's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.Genres: Open to all/most Genres (Excluding: Erotica, Romance), including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 100 - 400 words; Up to 7 pieces. Flash Fiction: 400 - 1,000 words; Up to 4 pieces. Short Story: 1,500 - 3,500 words. Fiction Collection: 5,000 - 20,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.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 $10-$75.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.Lengths: Essay: 1,200 - 3,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: 100 - 400 words; Up to 7 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: 400 - 1,000 words; Up to 4 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: 1,500 - 3,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.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 $10-$75.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Drawing. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. 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:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Fiction Attic 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 Nonfiction Visual Art Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 5 reports from 5 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 23 min | 149.2 mean avg | 118.0 median | 422 max days (163.6 std dev) Pending 6 responses are pending (16 min | 31.2 mean avg | 30.0 median | 47 max days waiting | 13.8 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 The most common submission fee paid: USD $3.00. (50.0 % of reports specified whether they paid a fee; of those, 100.0 % paid fees.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:46 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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