Literally Stories We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About Literally Stories is all about short stories. Literally.It was created by writers for writers. It exists to showcase a wide spectrum of short story fiction from new and emerging writers to more seasoned authors. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2014 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 312 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterLiterally Stories's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableLiterally Stories's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveLiterally Stories's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience. Excluding: Children.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Crime, Historical Romance Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres, including: HistoricalLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are 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:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @LiterallyStory For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Literally 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 Accuracy We have received 118 reports from 80 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 | 3.4 mean avg | 3.0 median | 34 max days (33.5 std dev) Responses 94.92 % Acceptances: 14.41 % of submissions accepted (2.4 avg. days per acceptance) | 18.75 % 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: 80.51 % (3.6 avg. days per rejection) | 28.4 % personal, 56.8 % form, 14.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 5.08 % (1.4 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 8 responses are pending (0 min | 41.4 mean avg | 36.0 median | 128 max days waiting | 1,036.8 std dev) from 8 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 42 days. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 09 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 06 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 09 Sep 2026 21:05 UTC (3 hours, 57 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. 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