Gavagai About Gavagai is a place for writers and readers to share original stories, discover new voices, and build community.We believe thoughtful writing deserves a thoughtful home. Our editorial team curates stand‑out work, while our tools help authors present beautiful, accessible stories. Readers can follow favorite authors, collect stories, and explore Editor Picks. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 56 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. 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 Regular Speed Gavagai's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingGavagai's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. Less ResponsiveGavagai's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words). Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: No specific word count limits known. Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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 Platforms:None known For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Gavagai 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 Most Unresponsive Fiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 96 reports from 68 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 65.2 mean avg | 59.5 median | 187 max days (38.5 std dev) Responses 27.08 % Acceptances: 6.25 % of submissions accepted (27.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 7.35 % 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: 20.83 % (55.4 avg. days per rejection) | 5.0 % personal, 75.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 54.17 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 54.17 % (80.4 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 18.75 % (43.1 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 41 responses are pending (2 min | 61.0 mean avg | 54.0 median | 197 max days waiting | 55.7 std dev) from 41 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 56 days. (60.4 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 56 days.) The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 26 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 09 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 08:50 UTC (55 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! 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: 25 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