Paragraph Planet About Paragraph Planet is a creative writing website which has been publishing one 75-word paragraph every day since November 2008. Famous authors, aspiring writers and occasional dabblers have all got involved, submitting a mixture of twist-in-the-tale flash fiction, evocative short, short fiction, openings of published novels or brief moments captured. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 42 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2008 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 365 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterParagraph Planet's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableParagraph Planet's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveParagraph Planet's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Exactly 75 words. Novel Excerpt: Exactly 75 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Unknown.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 Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @paragraphplanet.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @paragraphplanetX (Twitter) @paragraphplanet Support this Publisher: Support on Ko-fi For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Paragraph Planet 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 20 reports from 9 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 | 31.0 mean avg | 10.0 median | 190 max days (52.3 std dev) Responses 65.00 % Acceptances: 50.00 % of submissions accepted (2.1 avg. days per acceptance) | 66.67 % 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: 15.00 % (17.0 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 33.3 % form, 66.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 25.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 25.00 % (94.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 10.00 % (102.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 2 responses are pending (6 min | 14.0 mean avg | 14.0 median | 22 max days waiting | 764.8 std dev) from 2 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. (35.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 42 days.) The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 06 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 05 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:59 UTC (less than a minute 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. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only