Heartlines Spec About Heartlines Spec is an online speculative magazine focused on long-term friendships and relationships. It's the comfort of the known, the fierce hug of someone that knows you best. Important: They seek to publish at least 50% content from those identifying as being from Canada/Turtle Island. Demographic restrictions apply to some submission periods. Check their current guidelines before submitting. Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2022 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterHeartlines Spec's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingHeartlines Spec's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveHeartlines Spec's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026 11:59 PM MDT (in 15 days).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: Adult relationships, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Limited Demographic:Equity-deserving groups (01 Jan 2027 06:59 UTC)2Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: CAD $0.08/word.Submissions:Method: Moksha submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 30 September 2026 11:59 PM MDT (in 15 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: Adult relationships, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Limited Demographic:Equity-deserving groups (01 Jan 2027 06:59 UTC)Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: CAD $60 per poem.Submissions:Method: Moksha submission manager. 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:Bluesky @heartlines-spec.comInstagram @heartlinesspec Support this Publisher: Make a Donation For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Heartlines Spec 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 Accuracy We have received 55 reports from 49 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 | 14.3 mean avg | 13.0 median | 55 max days (39.1 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 100.00 % (13.9 avg. days per rejection) | 16.4 % personal, 78.2 % form, 5.5 % unspecified | 3.6 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Pending 7 responses are pending (12 min | 15.1 mean avg | 14.0 median | 21 max days waiting | 3.0 std dev) from 7 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 01 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:22 UTC (7 hours, 37 minutes ago). 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