PodCastle A project of Escape Artists (see other related projects). About PodCastle is looking for fantasy stories. We’re open to all the sub-genres of fantasy, from magical realism to urban fantasy to slipstream to high fantasy, and everything in between. Fantastical or non-real content should be meaningful to the story. We are an audio magazine. Our audience can’t skim past the boring parts. Ideally, fiction should have strong pacing, well-defined characters, engaging dialogue, clear action, and still be beautiful. Above all, we’re looking for stories that are fun to listen to. Humor is encouraged. We hope to publish fiction reflecting the full range of settings and tropes found in fantasy fiction. We’d particularly like to see more stories set outside America, and stories that feature characters who represent a range of backgrounds and ethnicities. Important: Reprints strongly encouraged. Submission restrictions vary; check current limitations before submitting. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2007 Publication Media & Frequency Audio Publication Audio PublicationPublished 52 x per yearElectronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 52 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterPodCastle's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingPodCastle's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsivePodCastle's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, All religions, All sexual identities.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Heroic Fantasy, Magic Realism, Slipstream, Urban FantasyLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word for first publication; $100 flat rate for reprints over 1,500 words; $20 for reprints under 1,500 words.Submissions:Method: Moksha submission manager. 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. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @escapeartistspodcastX (Twitter) @PodCastle_org Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal Support on Ko-fi Support on Patreon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope PodCastle 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 133 reports from 98 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 22.6 mean avg | 21.0 median | 109 max days (22.0 std dev) Responses 96.99 % Acceptances: 0.75 % of submissions accepted (45.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 1.02 % 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: 96.24 % (22.2 avg. days per rejection) | 24.2 % personal, 68.0 % form, 7.8 % unspecified | 2.3 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 3.01 % (18.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (1.5 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) Do not query on the status of your submission before 90 days have passed. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 01 Jun 2026. 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