Science Write Now

About

Science Write Now is a network of people and resources that support creative writing about science. We believe that truth comes in many forms, some of which—like fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and memoir—help us translate complex or remote ideas into everyday lives, build spaces for empathy and change.

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and anyone undergoing financial hardship. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.)
The fee is AUD $3 (below average for magazines that charge).

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Country of Publication

Australia

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: No specific word count limits known (our definition: up to 1000 words).
Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: May vary.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: AUD $0.30/word up to $390; $40 for reprints.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Essay: No specific word count limits known.
Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Memoir: See guidelines.
Other: May vary.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: AUD $0.30/word up to $390; $40 for reprints.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: May vary.

Payment:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: AUD $70 for a single poem; $180 for 3 poems; $10 for reprints.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Science Write Now Submission Statistics

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We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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Most recent response reported was received on 28 Sep 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Aug 2025.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:44 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Last Updated: 28 Jun 2026

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