Frivolous Comma About Frivolous Comma is a space for creators to find curiosities that help them in their journey as writers, illustrators, animators...storytellers. And it's with a particular eye towards stories by underrepresented folx (both culturally and geographically), that we're curating creators and their work of speculation, be they illustrations, short fiction, non-fiction, or poetry. Speculative fiction is seeing a surge in interest, from written and illustrated works, to audio and on to movies and TV. One would think we're approaching something of a peak. But how can stories that reimagine our past, or recast our present, or posit different futures ever peak? It would mean that we've stopped imagining, or that we've stopped listening to or seeking out those that do imagine. And there's a larger world where people are imagining all sorts of different lives. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Expand section Fiction Closed Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Article: 1,000 - 2,500 words. Essay: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Literature/Books: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.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 $125 per article.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Expand section Poetry 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:Bluesky @frivolouscomma.bsky.socialInstagram @frivolouscommaThreads @frivolouscommaX (Twitter) @CommaFrivolous Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Frivolous Comma 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. 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: 21 Jul 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only