MetaStellar About MetaStellar is an online publication focusing on horror, fantasy and science fiction, launched in September 2020, founded by a dozen speculative fiction writers, editors and artists from around the world. Important: They accept reprints (unpaid) year-round for fiction, but original flash fiction (paid) only during specific windows. Country of Publication & Year Established International Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed MetaStellar's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ApproachableMetaStellar's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveMetaStellar's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now) through 31 October 2026.3Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novel Excerpt: 1,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Details: USD $0.10/word for original flash fiction submitted during specific periods; no payment outside of that.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 500 - 800 words. Article: 500 - 800 words. Essay: 500 - 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Critical, Mainstream.Topics: Film/Television: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookX (Twitter) @mag_meta Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope MetaStellar 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 Accuracy We have received 55 reports from 48 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 4 min | 84.7 mean avg | 67.0 median | 313 max days (93.8 std dev) Responses 54.55 % Acceptances: 14.55 % of submissions accepted (39.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 16.67 % 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: 40.00 % (56.2 avg. days per rejection) | 4.6 % personal, 63.6 % form, 31.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 30.91 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 30.91 % (167.8 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 14.55 % (60.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 6 responses are pending (2 min | 241.6 mean avg | 191.0 median | 335 max days waiting | 114.9 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 Submissions are acknowledged within 2 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 03 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:45 UTC (14 minutes ago). 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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