Flash Point Science Fiction See other projects related to this listing. About Do you love science fiction and fantasy? Us too, but as much as we enjoy the sprawling epics for which our genre is famous (read: infamous), we think there should be more space for the short stuff. Stories you can knock out over your morning coffee, or during your lunch break. Stories you don’t need a bookmark for. So, why Flash Point SF? Because we know there are a lot of wonderful science fiction and fantasy flash stories being written, but the market to publish them is incredibly small. That’s where we come in. Our goal is to provide SF&F flash authors with a new venue to publish their work. Important: Length requirements vary. Check current guidelines for details. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 26 x per year Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 July 2025* (approx. 12 days from now).7Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Subgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Contemporary, Magic Realism, Slipstream, Urban Fantasy Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cyberpunk, Dystopian, Hard Science Fiction, Science Fantasy, Slipstream, Space OperaLengths: Flash Fiction: 100 - 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Folklore/Mythology: Fairy tales. Seasons/Holidays. Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $0.02/word.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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:Bluesky @flashpointsf.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @flashpointsfX (Twitter) @flashpointsf For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Support this Publisher: Subscribe Flash Point Science Fiction 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 66 reports from 56 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 3 min | 31.2 mean avg | 30.0 median | 82 max days (142.0 std dev) Responses 98.48 % Acceptances: 6.06 % of submissions accepted (29.3 avg. days per acceptance) | 7.14 % 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: 92.42 % (30.1 avg. days per rejection) | 16.4 % personal, 60.7 % form, 23.0 % unspecified | 7.6 % shortlisted Non-Responses 1.52 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals: 1.52 % (3.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 11 responses are pending (1 min | 24.6 mean avg | 14.0 median | 113 max days waiting | 433.4 std dev) from 10 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 30 days. (43.9 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 30 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 60 days have passed. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Jul 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Jun 2025. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. 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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: 31 May 2025Last Audited: 06 Mar 2025 Date Added: 12 Oct 2020We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.