Fifth Wheel Press Blog A project of Fifth Wheel Press (see other related projects). About Features are a space for celebrating queer, trans, and gender variant artists and writers making outstanding work. It is highly encouraged (but not strictly required) to explore some aspect of queer experience in your work. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to queer, trans, and gender-variant writers and artists. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterFifth Wheel Press Blog's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableFifth Wheel Press Blog's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveFifth Wheel Press Blog's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues. Other: May vary.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 $5.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Pitch first for interviews, conversations, book reviews, and curatorial projects.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Lengths: Interview: Up to 2,000 words. Review: Up to 2,000 words. Essay: Up to 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $10-$50.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; 3 - 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All genders, Nonbinary people, Transgender people, Specific gender identity, All sexual identities, Bisexuals, Lesbians/Gays, Specific sexual identity.Lengths: Artwork: Up to 12 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues. Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) Token payment. Details: USD $5.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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 Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @fifthwheelpress.bsky.socialInstagram @fifthwheelpressX (Twitter) @fifthwheelpress Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Fifth Wheel Press Blog 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. This project ranks among the 25 Most Approachable Nonfiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the 25 Most Approachable Poetry Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 37 reports from 34 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 | 6.2 mean avg | 3.0 median | 28 max days (7.6 std dev) Responses 97.30 % Acceptances: 51.35 % of submissions accepted (6.1 avg. days per acceptance) | 52.94 % 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: 45.95 % (5.6 avg. days per rejection) | 41.2 % personal, 58.8 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 2.70 % (17.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (99 days waiting). 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 42 days. The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (13.2 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 30 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 18 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 03:17 UTC (less than a minute 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! 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