Hearth Stories See other projects related to this listing. About Hearth Stories publishes slice-of-life stories with a focus on nature, forests, connection, family, romance/relationships, and comfort/kindness. We are primarily focusing on stories set in a pre-industrial-revolution time period (or a fantasy world resembling such), preferably not in city settings. Hearth Stories also accepts literary fiction (i.e. non-speculative work) if it takes place before ~1825 or so. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterHearth Stories's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Things we are looking forCozy, sweet, cute, kind, hopeful, and romantic stories (especially, but not limited to, queer romance)Medievalism, peasant life, arthurian-style settings and stories (without the war and combat), chivalryRural/pastoral life, village fairs/festivals, herb gathering, traditional crafts (sewing, weaving, spinning), and song (include lyrics or sheetmusic if you have them)Works that take place in nature, wooded spaces, mountains, and fields, stories that feel like spring (or, really, involve or evoke any seasons in a meaningful way)Stories involving food and cooking. However, we are a vegan publication; stories that feature animal products may result in a pass on the story or a request for removal of the animal productsStories involving hermits, issolated places, cottages, or wandering in the woodsWitches, paganism, magicBonus points for stories backed by vegan, anarchist, collectivist, communal, and eco-conscious themesMore generally, we are wanting the small adventures of daily life rather than adventures with swords, conflict, etc.Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026 9:59 PM PDT (in 15 days).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Subgenre: Magic Realism Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical, Magic RealismLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Surrealist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Nature/Environment: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.01/word, with a $20 minimum.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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 @hearthstories.bsky.socialMastodon Mastodon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Hearth Stories 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 Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 6 reports from 6 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 5 min | 19.3 mean avg | 20.5 median | 28 max days (322.0 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (6 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 06 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 10:10 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. 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