Scifaikuest A project of Hiraeth Books (see other related projects). About Scifaikuest is actually two magazines–one online and one print–specializing in scifaiku and other minimalist poetry forms forms, notably senryu, haibun, and tanka, as well as cinquains, fibonacci, etc. Both online and print magazines feature poetry and articles. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterScifaikuest's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Article: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $6 for articles.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 10 pieces.Poetry Forms:Haiku (or related), Tanka.Styles:Minimalist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $15 for featured poet; $0.50-$2.00 for other poems.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Artwork: Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Pen & ink drawing. Illustration.Art Styles:Minimalist.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under US$10 per piece) to Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $12 for cover art; $4 for illustrations.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Image. 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 FacebookX (Twitter) @HiraethSf Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Scifaikuest 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 Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 9 reports from 4 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 4.7 mean avg | 5.0 median | 7 max days (2.2 std dev) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 30 days. Do not query on the status of your submission before 60 days have passed. Most recent response reported was received on 24 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 20 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:15 UTC (less than a minute 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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