Rural Fiction Magazine This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (May 2026) About Rural Fiction Magazine was established to explore the beauty and drama of rural life around the world. Rural Fiction Magazine seeks primarily mainstream/literary stories and poetry set in the rural US or rural areas around the globe, although we may take occasional forays into other genres. All works we publish will be related in some fashion to rural areas. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 365 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 100 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Place/Regions: Rural areas.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: GeneralLengths: Poem: Up to 40 lines; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Place/Regions: Rural areas.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. 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: Correction/Update Rural Fiction 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 Poetry Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 4 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 142 min | 271.0 mean avg | 289.5 median | 363 max days (108.3 std dev) Pending 2 responses are pending (143 min | 339.0 mean avg | 339.0 median | 535 max days waiting | 392.0 std dev) from 2 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 7 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 7 days.) Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 12:42 UTC (5 hours, 30 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! 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