Story Sanctum A project of Story Sanctum Books About Story Sanctum is a shrine for sacred storytelling, where writers and readers can unite around what makes us human. We curate compelling fiction and nonfiction stories with a clear point of view that captures the truth and beauty, sacredness and strangeness, heartbreak, horror and hope of the human condition.For us, sacredness transcends any one religion and does not have to be religious at all. Our stories honor the sacredness of life found in the human experience. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterStory Sanctum's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableStory Sanctum's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. Less ResponsiveStory Sanctum's overall rate of non-response is higher than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $10 or a "boost" on social media.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 6,000 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $10 or a "boost" on social media.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @storysanctum For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Story Sanctum 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 Nonfiction Group by submission Accuracy We have received 10 reports from 7 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 8.8 mean avg | 8.0 median | 31 max days (10.6 std dev) Responses 80.0 % Acceptances: 60.00 % of submissions accepted (12.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 71.43 % 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: 20.00 % (1.5 avg. days per rejection) | 50.0 % personal, 50.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 10.00 % Lost/Returned: 10.00 % (1.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as lost or returned) Never Responded: - Withdrawals 10.00 % (25.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 21 Feb 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 21 Jan 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:47 UTC (less than a minute 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. 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