Fractured Lit See other projects related to this listing. About fractured lit publishes flash fiction with emotional resonance, with characters who come to life through their actions and responses to the world around them. We’re searching for flash that investigates the mysteries of being human; the sorrow and the joy of connecting to the diverse population. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for feedback. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Fractured Lit's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingFractured Lit's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveFractured Lit's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $50 for original micro fiction; $75 for original flash fiction.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are 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 @fracturedlit.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @FracturedLitX (Twitter) @FracturedLit For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Fractured Lit 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 315 reports from 247 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 56.8 mean avg | 60.0 median | 260 max days (130.1 std dev) Responses 86.35 % Acceptances: 2.54 % of submissions accepted (51.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.83 % 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: 83.81 % (61.4 avg. days per rejection) | 23.9 % personal, 59.5 % form, 16.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.95 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 0.95 % (166.3 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 12.70 % (24.9 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 60 responses are pending (5 min | 53.6 mean avg | 38.0 median | 297 max days waiting | 204.6 std dev) from 59 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 tip paid: USD $20.00. (2.9 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 25 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 00:16 UTC (1 hour, 37 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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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