Prime Number Magazine A project of Press 53 (see other related projects). About Prime Number Magazine is a literary magazine featuring distinctive poetry and short fiction, and flash nonfiction. The magazine is a Press 53 publication and features guest editors for each issue. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2010 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Prime Number Magazine's overall average response time is within a normal range for magazines. More ChallengingPrime Number Magazine's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsivePrime Number Magazine's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 October 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 46 days).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,300 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Dates:Open to nonfiction submissions through 31 October 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 46 days).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 1,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Dates:Open to poetry submissions through 31 October 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 46 days).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. 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:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Prime Number Magazine 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 81 reports from 71 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 59.9 mean avg | 55.0 median | 231 max days (224.7 std dev) Responses 87.66 % Acceptances: 2.47 % of submissions accepted (56.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.82 % 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: 85.19 % (64.6 avg. days per rejection) | 8.7 % personal, 69.6 % form, 21.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 12.35 % (21.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 15 responses are pending (1 min | 20.3 mean avg | 12.0 median | 132 max days waiting | 744.0 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 150 days. (1.2 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 150 days.) Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 31 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Jul 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:24 UTC (6 hours, 38 minutes 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! 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