State of Matter

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About

State of Matter is on a quest to define what Speculative Fiction means from a South Asian perspective. We publish fiction and poetry from international authors, with a keen eye for South Asian writing.

Country of Publication & Year Established

India

Established in 2021

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year

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Collapse section Fiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: People with South Asian origins.

Genres:

Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Science Fantasy, Slipstream
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Science Fiction Horror
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Alternate History

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Expand section Nonfiction Closed

Collapse section Poetry Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: People with South Asian origins.

Genres:

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Place/Regions: Specific region.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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2 responses are pending (81 min | 111.0 mean avg | 111.0 median | 141 max days waiting | 42.4 std dev) from 1 member

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The editors will try to make a decision within 28 days. (100.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 28 days.)
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Most recent response reported was received on 26 Feb 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 05 Dec 2025.
Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:47 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 16 Jul 2026

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