History Through Fiction Short Stories A project of History Through Fiction Press (see other related projects). About History Through Fiction is proud to publish historical fiction short stories and novel excerpts submitted by independent authors and curated by our editors. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is USD $10 (above average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of History Through Fiction Press. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterHistory Through Fiction Short Stories's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableHistory Through Fiction Short Stories's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveHistory Through Fiction Short Stories's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Open Fee-based HTF prefers stories that are based on real historical events and/or people. However, all stories with any kind of historical setting will be considered – this includes those with elements of fantasy and alternative history.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Subgenre: Historical Fantasy Subgenre: Historical Science Fiction Subgenre: Alternate HistoryLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,000 words. Novel Excerpt: 1,000 - 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $30 honorarium.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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 Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Blog/web Blog/webFacebook FacebookInstagram @historythroughfictionThreads @historythroughfiction Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope History Through Fiction Short 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: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 91 reports from 88 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 48.9 mean avg | 48.0 median | 150 max days (31.4 std dev) Responses 98.90 % Acceptances: 12.09 % of submissions accepted (46.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 12.50 % 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: 86.81 % (49.7 avg. days per rejection) | 59.5 % personal, 40.5 % form, 0.0 % unspecified | 1.1 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 1.10 % (0.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 6 responses are pending (10 min | 35.3 mean avg | 33.5 median | 73 max days waiting | 21.7 std dev) from 6 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 84 days. (18.7 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 84 days.) The most common submission fee paid: USD $10.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 23 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 11 Sep 2026 03:22 UTC (less than a minute ago). 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