PicFic A project of Folded Word Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About PicFic is an experimental journal that boils the essence of short stories down so that they can fit in a mobile phone text message. We prefer PG-ish content. Please read our archive if you are unfamiliar with the form or our editorial tastes. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 156 x per year Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words).Styles:Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.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: Correction/Update PicFic 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsFolded Word Blog DNQFolded Word Chapbooks DNQFolded Word Prose Books DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsFreight: What are You Carrying? CLOSEDMosaic BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsunFold 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. 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 2026 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