matchbook See other projects related to this listing. About matchbook is an online literary journal that publishes one piece of short prose accompanied by an author's note every two weeks.We look for works of short fiction, creative nonfiction, and indeterminate prose. Like our name suggests, we are interested in literary art that manages brevity without sacrificing fullness. We like narrative, but we also like work that uses form to express something about the time in which we live. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for "tip jar" submissions. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2009 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 26 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed matchbook's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More Challengingmatchbook's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More Responsivematchbook's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; 3 - 5 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Minimalist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words; 3 - 5 pieces. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words; 3 - 5 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Minimalist, Personal.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Memoir.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $20.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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 @matchbooklitmag.bsky.socialInstagram @matchbooklitmagX (Twitter) @matchbooklitmag For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope matchbook 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 Nonfiction Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 375 reports from 336 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 | 61.5 mean avg | 67.0 median | 144 max days (24.1 std dev) Responses 91.47 % Acceptances: 5.60 % of submissions accepted (70.6 avg. days per acceptance) | 6.25 % 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: 85.87 % (63.8 avg. days per rejection) | 18.0 % personal, 81.7 % form, 0.3 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.53 % (28.8 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (106 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (23.0 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 04 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 06:10 UTC (3 hours, 34 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! Related Projectsmatchbook Ad Stories DNQPostcard Series CLOSED 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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