Radon Journal About Radon is a journal publishing prose and poetry relating to science fiction, anarchism, transhumanism, and dystopia.Radon nominates its writers for nearly a dozen awards. They include the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net, O. Henry Prize, Best Microfiction, PEN/Dau Short Story Prize, Best Small Fictions, New Weird Horror Award, Best Horror of the Year, and Best New Poets. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 3 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 3 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterRadon Journal's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingRadon Journal's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. ResponsiveRadon Journal's overall rate of non-response is within a normal range for magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: DystopianLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Politics/Political Science: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.025/word.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: DystopianLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms, including: Free verse, Narrative poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Politics/Political Science: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $25 per poem.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Audio. Text. Expand section Visual Art DNQ 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 @radonjournal.bsky.socialInstagram @RadonJournalMastodon MastodonX (Twitter) @RadonJournal Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Support on Ko-fi Support on Patreon For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Radon Journal 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 Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 172 reports from 110 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 | 14.0 mean avg | 12.0 median | 116 max days (23.7 std dev) Responses 97.67 % Acceptances: 1.74 % of submissions accepted (32.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 2.73 % 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: 95.93 % (13.0 avg. days per rejection) | 14.6 % personal, 70.9 % form, 14.6 % unspecified Non-Responses 1.16 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 1.16 % (85.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 1.16 % (7.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 6 responses are pending (3 min | 36.7 mean avg | 15.0 median | 142 max days waiting | 53.4 std dev) from 6 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 02 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 01:44 UTC (2 hours, 50 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! 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. 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