F(r)iction A project of Brink Literacy Project (see other related projects). We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About F(r)iction is a literary anthology carefully curated to evaluate an important cultural topic from vastly different perspectives. From historical origins and nonfiction essays to the wildest reaches of fiction, poetry, comics, and art, each issue inspires us to think differently.F(r)iction is the imprint of the 501(c)(3) literacy and storytelling nonprofit Brink Literacy Project. At the heart of our mission, we use F(r)iction to achieve several of our nonprofit’s key goals: to mentor emerging writers, amplify diverse and underrepresented voices, encourage experimentation and genre-melding, and delve into themes that raise important social issues.In promoting a diversity of storytelling, we publish trailblazing industry legends and new and underrepresented voices alike. Big name authors such as Charlie Jane Anders, Benjamin Percy, Lev Grossman, Stephen Graham Jones, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Faylita Hicks, Joyce Carol Oates, Jeff VanderMeer, and Kwame Dawes have graced our pages, to name but a mere handful! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $2.50 (below average for magazines that charge). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2007 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 3 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower F(r)iction's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. More ChallengingF(r)iction's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveF(r)iction's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25 per final printed page.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 6,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25 per final printed page.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $25 per final printed page.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Visual Art Closed 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 FacebookInstagram @frictionseriesX (Twitter) @FrictionSeriesX (Twitter) @BrinkLitProject Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope F(r)iction 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 Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 111 reports from 95 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 | 132.3 mean avg | 130.0 median | 436 max days (123.4 std dev) Responses 79.28 % Acceptances: 2.70 % of submissions accepted (296.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.16 % 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: 76.58 % (144.2 avg. days per rejection) | 47.1 % personal, 41.2 % form, 11.8 % unspecified | 1.8 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 20.72 % (62.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 77 responses are pending (4 min | 91.2 mean avg | 82.0 median | 349 max days waiting | 364.8 std dev) from 75 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 60 days. (86.5 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $2.50. Submissions are acknowledged within 6 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 26 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:23 UTC (less than a minute 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! Related ProjectsDually NotedF(r)iction Contests Charges fees for all submissionsF(r)iction Log Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. 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