Sci-Fi Shorts A project of SFS Stories About 1,000 words isn’t much, but it’s enough to craft a five-minute escape to another dimension, and that’s our goal. It's a busy world and you don't always have time to immerse yourself in a sprawling space opera spanning multiple tomes and thousands of pages. Fortunately, we bring you immersive stories, characters, and ideas you can read on your potty break. Sci-Fi Shorts has been publishing flash fiction from authors around the world since 2020. So, what are you waiting for? Jump onboard and jack into the steady stream of amazing flash fiction stories coming your way! Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterSci-Fi Shorts's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableSci-Fi Shorts's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveSci-Fi Shorts's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: USD $10per story; one story per month is selected to receive $100.Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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 FacebookInstagram @scifi_shortsX (Twitter) @scifi_shorts For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Sci-Fi Shorts 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: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 32 reports from 24 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 7.6 mean avg | 6.0 median | 23 max days (63.5 std dev) Responses 96.88 % Acceptances: 46.88 % of submissions accepted (8.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 37.50 % 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: 50.00 % (7.1 avg. days per rejection) | 31.3 % personal, 50.0 % form, 18.8 % unspecified | 9.4 % rewrite requests Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 3.13 % (8.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 10 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 05 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 02:30 UTC (7 hours, 16 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. 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 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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