Paranoid Tree Press See other projects related to this listing. About Paranoid Tree Press is an independent, hybrid lit mag/art zine based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Each month, we create a custom-illustrated zine featuring original fiction or poetry. We then hand-address and mail them to our print subscribers, who help support our goal of building a sustainable micro press that pays every contributor. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 12 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Paranoid Tree Press's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingParanoid Tree Press's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. ResponsiveParanoid Tree Press's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 400 words; Up to 5 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 400 words; Up to 5 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $50 per piece.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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 @paranoidxtree.bsky.socialInstagram @paranoidxtreeX (Twitter) @paranoidxtree For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Paranoid Tree Press 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 Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 68 reports from 53 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 17 min | 55.1 mean avg | 56.0 median | 209 max days (38.3 std dev) Responses 94.12 % Acceptances: 1.47 % of submissions accepted (76.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 1.89 % 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: 92.65 % (53.1 avg. days per rejection) | 38.1 % personal, 44.4 % form, 17.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 2.94 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 2.94 % (182.5 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 2.94 % (38.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 18 responses are pending (2 min | 45.1 mean avg | 33.0 median | 167 max days waiting | 258.7 std dev) from 15 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 60 days. (36.8 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 60 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 20 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 05:10 UTC (4 hours, 35 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! Related ProjectsMN Reflections: A Chapbook Project 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. 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